What Is the Purpose of a Bill of Lading?
Learn what a bill of lading (B/L) is, who's involved, and how it functions as a shipping contract, cargo receipt, and proof of ownership of goods.
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What Information Do I Need For New EU Shipments?
Find out what information you need to start shipping into the EU, including EORI number, VAT registration, fiscal representation, and incoterms.
What are royalties and licensing fees?
Learn what royalties and licensing fees are and when U.S. Customs considers them dutiable additions to a product's transaction value.
What Are Anti-dumping and Countervailing Duties?
Understand anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duties (CVD), how they're calculated, and how they protect U.S. manufacturers from unfair foreign pricing.
Types of Customs Holds and Exams: In Detail
Learn the types of Customs holds and exams a shipment can be flagged for, what triggers them, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Ten Checks for China Trade Compliance
Follow ten checks to manage trade compliance when importing products from China, covering customs, classification, duties, and documentation.
Shipping Hazardous Materials and Other Dangerous Goods
Learn what you need to import hazardous materials and dangerous goods by air, ocean, or land, including shipper declarations, packing, and certification.
Not Based in the U.S.? Importing as a Foreign Importer of Record
Learn how to import into the U.S. without a U.S. entity by becoming a Foreign Importer of Record, including the documents and customs bond required.