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- Customs · 1 min read
If I import food, do I need an FDA registration number?
Yes, owners, operators, or agents in charge of domestic or foreign facilities that manufacture/process, pack, or hold food for consumption in the U.S.
- Guides · 1 min read
What is a transshipment?
Transshipment is the shipment of goods or containers to an intermediate destination that, from there, goes to yet another location. A container may be transshipped multiple times in one journey.
- Guides · 1 min read
How do I pick up my ocean cargo?
The requirements when picking up your ocean cargo largely depend on the type of ocean cargo: a Full Container Load (FCL) or a Less than Container Load (LCL).
- Guides · 1 min read
How long does it take for me to receive my shipment?
The length of time it takes for you to receive your shipment depends what type of service it is: an FCL ocean shipment, LCL ocean shipment, or air shipment.
- Customs · 1 min read
What is a Customs entry and what types are there?
Learn about formal and informal customs entry
- Customs · 1 min read
When do I need a Customs bond?
You need a Customs bond — or, a bond to make sure all duties, taxes, and fees are paid to the federal government — in a variety of instances when importing goods.
- Customs · 1 min read
What is a Customs bond?
A Customs bond is a financial guarantee filed between three parties: the principal, the insurance/surety agent, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
- Customs · 1 min read
What do I need to provide to pass U.S. customs?
In order to pass through U.S. customs, you typically need to provide four documents.
- Guides · 1 min read
How much can I fit in a container?
You can fit 10 standard pallets in a 20’ container and 21 standard pallets in a 40’ container.
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