Customs articles
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What is Pierpass?
Pierpass is a not-for-profit company set up by Los Angeles and Long Beach port to address issues with congestion, security and air quality.
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What is an authority to make entry?
An Authority to Make Entry (ATME) is a shipping document presented in lieu of a bill of lading or air waybill. The ATME authorizes the designated firm or individual to pick up cargo.
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What is an ISF?
An Importer Security FIling (ISF) is also known as a 10+2. It’s a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulation that requires importers and vessel carriers to submit advance data electronically to CBP for inbound…
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What is a power of attorney?
In legal terms, a Power of Attorney (POA) form is a document that allows a person or organization of your choosing to handle your shipment-related legal affairs when you are unavailable or unable to handle them…
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What is an importer of record?
An Importer of Record (IOR) refers to an importer, whether an entity or an individual, who is responsible for ensuring that legal goods are imported in accordance with the law of the place to which you’re importing the…
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What is a classification or HTS code?
Classification is a 10-digit code also known as a Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code. It identifies each product to be shipped into categories depending on their characteristics.
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What are ISF Filing Requirements?
Under U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Importer Security Filing (ISF) requirement goods shipped to, or through the United States will require an ISF filing 24 hours prior to vessel’s loading .
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What Household Items Are Considered Dangerous Goods or Hazmat?
Certain common household items might be considered dangerous goods and will require extra handling when part of a supply chain.
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How to get a Customs Bond
You can get a Customs bond through a surety (essentially a sponsor) licensed by the U.S. Treasury Department.