Category: Importer Education

  • Importer of Record Service

    Importer of record service for foreign companies and U.S. distributors. IOR responsibilities, liability, service options.

  • Outsourced Trade Compliance Officer Service

    Outsourced trade compliance officer service. When to outsource vs. hire in-house. SMB cost-benefit.

  • Continuous Bond Type 1

    Continuous Bond Type 1 (importer continuous bond). Sizing, application, surety, renewal.

  • Single Transaction Bond (STB)

    Single Transaction Bond for one-time or occasional importers. Sizing, when to use, alternative to continuous bond.

  • Customs Broker Engagement

    Customs broker engagement. Engagement letter, POA scope, fee structure, post-entry authorities, reporting requirements.

  • New Importer Setup for U.S. Market Entry

    New importer setup for U.S. market entry. IRS EIN, CBP registration, broker engagement, first entries.

  • Importing as a Small Business

    Importing as a small business. Setup, ongoing compliance, mitigation strategies, common pitfalls.

  • International Trade Compliance Training

    ITC training programs for importers and trade staff. CCS certification, in-house training, ongoing education.

  • ACE Entry Summary Preparation

    ACE entry summary preparation. Self-filing vs broker filing. Required data elements. Common errors.