Author - Samantha Waites

A virtual receptionist is a great addition to your “digital front of house”, providing professionalism to your call management. But virtual...

There is tons of information available about importing goods from abroad into the U.S. for trade purposes. Companies, individuals, and governments...

The global economy is the sum of activities that take place both within a country and between countries. Every country is a distinct unit with its...

Customs Bonds are fundamental to the world of global trading. To meet the CBP (U.S. Customs and Border Protection) customs clearance requirements for...

If you are importing goods into the U.S., whether a large or small quantity, it can be intimidating, mainly when figuring out what bond type to...

A Single Entry Customs Bond or Single Entry Transaction Bond (STB) is a financial contract to ensure that the CBP – and thereby the government...

You’ve done the paperwork, paid the fees, and filed your ISF form and CBP Entry. Great! But now what? How do you track your ISF status? Moreover, if...

Global shipping can become a headache if you aren’t aware of all the requirements needed to import your merchandise. Among the foremost is a Customs...

Cost of Import The total cost of import relies on delivery costs and legal entry into the U.S. Freight forwarders or shipping companies will...

A customs bond is required for importing commercial goods into the U.S. worth $2500.00 or more or for Chinese shipments valued at over $250. These...

Commercial imports valued at more than 2,500 dollars or 250 dollars for items coming in from China must have a customs bond, even if the items are...

The Importer Security Filing or ISF form is one used when you’re importing items into the United States. An ISF 10 form is specifically used...