Customs Bonds 101 Questions and Answers Vol 1

We recently gave a presentation on the basics of U.S. Customs Bonds, called “Customs Bonds 101.” During the presentation, the attendees asked so many excellent questions, we felt like it would be a good idea to share some of them.  

Merchandise Processing Fee Error

During the week of June 11^th, U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) began their process of re-liquidating entries between October 1^st and November 4^th, in order to retroactively charge for the increased Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF).  

Supply Chain Management Tips

There are myriad motives for every importer to keep a close eye on supply chain management.  It is much easier to keep problems in check with a systematic and organized approach to the import process. 

Camping in Montana

Life in Montana is anything but mundane.  We at TRG are lucky to live and work in this land of secluded beauty that is Montana, and we work hard to be here.  

Merchandise Processing Fee Increased

Supplemental duty bills are one of the many Customs duties that can cross an importer’s desk.  Improperly classifying goods can result in one of these bills; so can the results of a pending anti-dumping or countervailing ruling,

Import Support

The world of international trade is multi-faceted. Importers in particular bear a heavy burden when receiving goods into the United States.  Amongst their many obligations, when an importer receives goods into the USA, they are solely responsible for complying with laws and regulations associated with the process.    

Montana Pastimes with TRG

Summertime in Montana isn’t complete without some time spent outdoors in the beautiful scenery provided by nature.  Grilling is a spectacular way to bring good people together to share stories and delicious food. 

Customs Duties Revisited

In a previous article, Customs Duties Deconstructed, we covered some of the less-common, but highly important categories of Customs duties, like Anti-Dumping Duty, Countervailing Duty, Supplemental Duty, and everyone’s favorite, Duty Free—which if you remember, is still a duty. 

Montana Wildfires Still Raging

Part of the beauty of living in Montana is the unpredictable nature of nature itself. It can be crystal clear bluebird skies one minute, and snowing the next.  Lately, the random weather Montana is so famous for has fueled a major disaster.