Certificate of Inspection and How It’s Used
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.…
Read moreUnited States Customs: Marking Requirements on Goods
All merchandise entering the United Sates must be clearly marked with a sticker indicating the country of origin. The protocol is to have all items marked, thus if you happen…
Read moreIncorrect Textile Visa
As noted above, in the event your goods arrive into the United States without Textile Visa document, you won’t be able to clear US Customs until your broker will obtain…
Read moreShipping Documents: Missing Textile Visa
Textile Visa is a certification of goods belonging to a specific product category – i.e. pillows, table cloth, blankets, etc. – as listed in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It is…
Read morePacking & Shipping from Third World
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…
Read moreWorking with Import Export Freight Forwarders
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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