by Cian Murphy | Sep 24, 2026 | Shipping Logistics
Before a winery dispatches a commercial order to the United States, the importing business should have its permit and product approvals in order. For bottled wine containing 7% to 24% alcohol by volume, this generally includes a TTB importer’s basic permit and a...
by Cian Murphy | Sep 24, 2026 | Shipping Logistics
Customs clearance costs for U.S. imports can include the broker’s fee, import duties, and government processing charges. A shipment may also need a customs bond or additional filing services. The amount depends on the goods and the work involved, so the advertised...
by Cian Murphy | Sep 22, 2026 | Shipping Logistics
Commercial tobacco imports require a permit from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, or TTB, before the business begins importing. The products must also meet the U.S. requirements that apply to their category. A permit to operate does not establish whether...
by Cian Murphy | Sep 22, 2026 | Shipping Logistics
The Importer of Record, usually shortened to IOR, is the party legally responsible for the customs entry when goods are imported into the United States. For a business buying goods from an overseas supplier, this will often be the U.S. buyer. Other arrangements are...
by Cian Murphy | Sep 22, 2026 | Shipping Logistics
Importing electronics into the United States can involve more than arranging freight and filing a customs entry. Depending on the equipment, you may need to check FCC authorization, lithium-battery transport requirements, product-safety rules, country-of-origin...