Import Broker Blog
Section 301: Additional Tariffs on Chinese Imports
First and Second List of Section 301 Tariffs Businesses in the importation of products from China are seeing changes in their supply chains. Pursuant to Section 301, additional tariffs are being imposed on products from China after an announcement coming from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) last June 15, 2018. This [...]
Customs 101: Country of Origin
Are the goods you are importing properly marked with the country of origin? The Country of Origin Marking helps the final buyer know where a product comes from. Country of origin determines duty rates, preferential trade agreements, trade sanctions and import quotas. Because of the revenue and admissibility issues involved, Customs is vigilant about verifying [...]
Customs 101: Right to Make Entry
Importers know that there are certain requirements that cannot be overlooked when importing goods and merchandise into the United States. New importers frequently get confused with these requirements since there are many sections of information to cover. Among all the requirements, a few of the most crucial requirements include the right to make entry, securing [...]
Customs 101: Overview of Partner Government Agencies (PGAs)
When you first arrive in the U.S., you’ll notice that one of the first things that greet you is the sight of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). While they work with lots of partner government agencies (PGAs), the CBP has the important role of upholding national safety by making sure that nobody and [...]
Customs 101: Modes of Transport Explained: Which type works best?
When it comes to International Shipping and Logistics, choosing the right modes of transport can be a complex problem to tackle. Companies that need to transfer products from point A to point B are often challenged to maximize margins and be efficient. Lack of expertise and understanding of what it takes to move goods across [...]
Canadian Border Changes: What’s new?
Canadian Border Changes The Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) is Canada’s version of the United States Customs and Border Protection Agency. They have released their 2018 department plan which includes some interesting Canadian Border Changes. The Canada Assessment and Revenue Management Program (CARM) will modernize and optimize CBSA's commercial assessment and revenue collection processes and [...]
Customs 101: Incoterms: Learn Your Terms of Sale
Incoterms are a standard set of terminology used to define key parts of freight forwarding and international commercial transactions. These pre-defined terms were created by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Incoterm is a short way to say International Commercial Terms. Incoterms are always a 3-letter acronym, intended to clarify tasks and risks associated with [...]
World Trade Day, May 15, Denver Colorado
Gallagher Transport is a proud sponsor of the 45th annual World Trade Day on May 15, 2018, an exciting and informative conference that addresses the international business concerns of our state, our nation and our world. We encourage you to attend and learn about timely topics including trade policy & the changing global landscape. And of course we invite [...]
Import Goods from China? Read this.
While there are often updates and changes within U.S. Trade, this is a particularly active time. If you import goods from China, it is important to be aware of the following issues. The Office of U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has determined that the policies, acts and practices of the Government of China related to technology transfer, [...]
Customs 101: Import Logistics Custom Terms
Defining the Parties There are several different parties involved in importing goods from overseas. Katie Flanigan, Gallagher’s Import Manager and Licensed Customs Broker, gives an Import Logistics class several times a year at Denver’s World Trade Center. The first thing she teaches to her students is the definition of all the parties involved – and [...]