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What Is A Customs Bond And When Do I Post It?

If you’ve got your feet wet importing goods from overseas then your company will no doubt have become familiar with the concept of posting a customs or import bond. For those that are new to import/export, here’s is the basic information on what a customs bond is and...

Garment Production in China in the Age of Tariffs

When U.S. tariffs were levied in September on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports, some apparel companies saw the writing on the wall even if they wanted to erase it. The 10 percent tariffs did not cover apparel or footwear, but it did include fabric and handbags...

The Threat Of European Auto Tariffs

With the trade news justifiably focused on the ongoing trade war between China and the United States, less attention has been focused on the growing threat that the Trump Administration might impose high duties of up to 25% on European automobiles being imported into...

Amazon – The 800lb Gorilla of Import/Export

For those interested in selling on Amazon, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure that the process runs as smoothly as possible. Here are the facts in terms of what to expect from shipping to customs and, of course, the Amazon warehouse. Open Your FBA...