Import & Customs Blog
Expert guides written by licensed customs brokers. Everything importers need to know about US customs.
FDA food facility registration renewal: October 1 to December 31, 2026
Renew your FDA food facility registration from October 1 to December 31, 2026. Who must renew, the DUNS and U.S. agent checks, and what happens if you miss it.
Read articlePrescription Mail to U.S. Patients After October 22, 2026
For foreign pharmacies: formal entry or entry type 13, the importer of record, FDA data, Section 232 duty and the risks.
Read articleWhat Changes for Mail on October 22, 2026
PGA and chapter 98/99 mail of $2,500 or less needs formal entry or entry type 13. Who is affected and what to do now.
Read articleWhat a Mail Entry Costs
Duty, chapter 99 duties, MPF on formal entries, the bond and the broker fee, with a real formal entry example.
Read articleWhat is a Customs Broker?
A complete guide to what customs brokers do, why you need one, and how to choose the right one for your imports.
Read articleHow to Import Goods into the US
Step-by-step walkthrough from obtaining an importer number to cargo release and delivery.
Read articleHTS Code Lookup Guide
How to find and understand Harmonized Tariff Schedule codes. Why classification matters and when to get help.
Read articleCustoms Bond Explained
Continuous vs. single entry bonds, bond amounts, cost, claims, and when a customs bond is mandatory.
Read articleISF Filing: Requirements, Deadline and Penalties
The Importer Security Filing (10+2): the 24-hour deadline, the 10 data elements, ISF-5, bonds, updates and $5,000 liquidated damages.
Read articleSection 301 & Tariff Stacking
Understanding Section 301, tariff stacking, the end of the reciprocal tariffs, and strategies to minimize cost impact.
Read articleFDA prior notice for imported food
Deadlines by road, rail, air, sea and mail, who can file, the PN confirmation number and what happens when prior notice is missing.
Read articleHow to Import a Car into the USA
EPA, DOT, and NHTSA requirements. Classic car exemptions, duty rates, and required documentation.
Read articleDuty Drawback: How It Works and How to File
Types of drawback, the 99% refund and its limits, the 5-year rule, filing in ACE, and drawback of Section 232, 301 and IEEPA duties.
Read articleDemurrage & Detention: Avoid Extra Charges
What causes demurrage and detention, what they cost, and proven strategies to avoid them.
Read articlePower of Attorney for Customs
What a customs POA covers, who signs it, how long it lasts, and electronic vs. paper options.
Read articleAD/CVD Duties: What Importers Need to Know
Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties explained. Affected products, liquidation risk, and evasion penalties.
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