One of the problems many first time importers have is not being able to correctly estimate their likely landed costs of the goods they are importing from overseas. This is…
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In a recent post I noted the need for Certificate of Inspection to guarantee you / the importer will get the quantity as well as quality of the goods shipped.…
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Quota is a quantitative restriction on some imports, i.e. farm products, pharmaceuticals, glass products etc. but most well-known products that are subject to a quota are garments and textile articles…
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In most western countries, freight forwarders are freight forwarders and call themselves freight forwarders. In the Third World, however, freight forwarders may also call themselves “export agents, shipping agents, or…
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OK, you have found a product you want to buy, received a sample in the mail, or found a source of supply overseas and now you are standing in the…
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Your customs broker should be the one that may recommend the freight forwarder based on the country or place of origin from which you intend to import. Freight forwarders are…
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