Certificate of Origin Overview
What is a Certificate of Origin? As defined by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) a Certificate of Origin (CO) is “an important international trade document that certifies that goods in a particular export shipment are wholly obtained, produced, manufactured...
Partner Government Agencies (PGAs) – Their Role in Import and Export Shipments
If you frequently import goods, then you may be familiar with the United States Customs and Border Protection agency (US CBP). CBP is a branch of the United States government responsible for ensuring the security of our borders, immigration, and customs. Because of...
Everything You Need to Know about the International Transportation of Dangerous Goods
The rules for the international transportation of Dangerous Goods are governed by several international organizations, the main ones being the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA). These organizations are...
What You Need to Know About Section 321: De Minimis Value Entry
One import program that has become very relevant in the last few years, especially for the Apparel Manufacturing industry is De Minimis Value Entry or Section 321. US apparel importers with nearshore operations focused on “made to order” garments that are sold...
What Happens When Import Cargo Is Put on Hold by Customs
Understanding the Different Types of US Customs Holds and Exams Finding out that your cargo has been selected for Customs Exam is one the news an importer is not happy to hear from their customs broker. A Customs Exam...
Understanding Nearshore Manufacturing
The concept of offshore manufacturing or “offshoring” refers to the relocation of the production or assembly of goods to another country. It is worth noting that when a company establishes a subsidiary in a foreign country to produce goods sold in that country it is...
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