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Importing into the U.S., Customs Brokerage
Import Clearance and Customs Duty
Commercial goods arriving in the United States are subject to import laws, duty taxes, and fees. To lawfully enter imports into a U.S. port of entry, which can be air, land, or sea, you or your customs broker must obtain approval from CBP through the import process… Read more>>
Import Process and Customs Brokerage
The complete process from buying goods in a foreign country to legal entry into the United States to delivery to your door… Read more>>
Importer Security Filing (ISF)
Importer Security Filing, commonly known as ISF rule, applies to import cargo arriving in the United States by vessel. Failure to comply with the rule could result in monetary penalties, increased inspections, and delay of cargo… Read more>>
Importing into the US Video Checklist
There are three steps in the importation process: preparation for importing the merchandise, shipping merchandise from a foreign country into the United States, and legal entry into the United States. Read more or watch video>>
Avoiding import mistakes
Researching import requirements before shipping for import into the United States… Read more>>
Avoiding shipping and import scam
Contact our customs brokerage if you think you are targeted by international scammers and report your case to the Federal Trade Commission. We share our experience of how to detect scam or fraud in the international shipping industry… Read more >>
Importing Unaccompanied Dogs and Cats
Import Countries
Importing from Russia
Russia contains over 30% of all the natural resources in the world. U.S. imports from Russia in 2017 exceeded 17 billion dollars. The biggest imports from Russia into the U.S. are fuel oil and petroleum products, chemicals, and metals. U.S. companies import from Russia finished goods from metals and precious metals, fish and shellfish, furniture and household goods, artwork. The Russian currency’s devaluation makes Russia an attractive place to source new products for import into the United States… Read more (RU) >>
Importing from Ukraine Free of Duty
According to Bloomberg, nobody expected Ukraine’s economy to grow as fast as it did in the second quarter of 2019. Ukraine’s real gross domestic product increased by 4.6% year-on-year in April through June, way above the Bloomberg consensus forecast of 2.6%.
According to Ukraine’s official statistics agency, grain exports have increased by 42.3% year-on-year in the first half of 2019.
Trade balance data show Ukraine’s imports are growing faster than its exports, and the fastest growth is seen in consumer goods: For example, shoe imports are up 46.6%. Along with rapid growth in retail sales (they were up 10.3% year-on-year in June), this indicates a healthy consumer demand.
In the time of “trade wars,” Ukraine can be a good sourcing ground for US importers. For import into the US, Ukraine is one of the GSP (Generalized System of Preferences) countries. So, many Ukrainian products can be imported into the US free of duty. Read more (RU) >>