Import Broker Blog
What are Temporary Import Bonds (TIB)?
What Is a TIB? TIB stands for Temporary Import Bond (or Temporary Import Under Bond) and is a procedure you use when merchandise may be entered into the United States for a limited time period duty free. Instead of paying a duty, the importer posts a bond for twice the amount of duties and taxes that would be owed [...]
Why do Importers Need a Customs Bond?
What is a Customs Bond? In order to know why you need a customs bond, let’s first look at what actually is a customs bond. A customs bond is an obligation that payment will be made between customs and an importer for expenses incurred in importing a product into the United States. A custom bond [...]
Import Logistics Class at World Trade Center (WTC)
We are excited to announce that Gallagher's Import Manager and Licensed Customs Broker expert, Katie Flanigan is teaching Import Logistics at the World Trade Center. Feb 8th, 2018 8:30am - 12:30pm 2650 E 40th Ave., Denver, CO 80205 You will learn: How goods clear Customs Documentation requirements How to correctly fill out your paperwork Payment of duties and [...]
Tips to Ensure Customs Clearance
Questions to ask to ensure Customs Clearance When seeking customs clearance into the United States there are questions you should ask yourself in order to reduce problems and stress. They are: From what country do I intend to import? What types of goods and/or commodities am I importing? What transportation method (ocean, truck, rail) will [...]
Importing Hunting Trophies FAQs
We know your hunting trophies are prized possessions! Let us help keep the memory of your safari alive by ensuring the quick and smooth importation of your hunting trophies. How To Import Hunting Trophies Let our knowledgeable and experienced import specialists guide you through the hunting trophy import process. For over 25 years, Gallagher Transport has been assisting the [...]
Happy Holidays!
Our office will be closed December 25, 2017 and January 1, 2018. From the entire Gallagher Transport family to yours, we are wishing you a happy and safe holiday season!
WESCCON 2017
The Pacific Coast Council of Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Associations (PCC) hosts an annual conference each year to highlight new trends in the global logistics industry. The conference includes workshops, panels, round-table discussions and town hall meetings on timely topics allowing Gallagher Transport and others to stay informed about the latest industry issues and trends. [...]
Denver – World Trade Center
Gallagher Transport is a proud sponsor of the WTC.
Penalties for Wood Packaging Material (WPM) Violations
In 2005, Customs Border and Protection (CBP) put forth a set of requirements and guidelines regulating the import of all wood packaging material (WPM) into the United States. WPM or wood packaging material refers to all wood or wood-based materials used in the packing, supporting and carrying of products. What is Wood Packaging Material (WPM)? [...]
The 55th Annual IAM Conference
Gallagher Transport was proud to sponsor the 55th Annual IAM Conference (International Association of Movers) held at the Long Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau October 9th through 12th. IAM represents more than 2,000 companies in over 170 countries. Members are partners and innovators in moving, forwarding, shipping and logistics services. The IAM conference had a [...]