by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Dec 28, 2023 | Customs Clearance, Customs Broker, Importing, Shipping Logistics
In international shipping, not using a licensed CHB can adversely impact the shipper and customs brokerage. A licensed Customs Broker (CHB) is an individual or company that has acquired licensing from the U.S. Customs and Borders Protection (CBP). The licensing...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Nov 2, 2023 | Customs Clearance, Customs Broker, Freight
One of the most important things an importer should know before bringing goods into the United States is which documents are needed for customs clearance. Customs clearance is the process of declaring imported goods to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Knowing...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Sep 14, 2023 | Customs Clearance, Customs Broker, Shipping Logistics
A message that your shipment is stuck at customs is the last response that a shipper wants to receive. This is especially true for cargo that is time-sensitive freight, like perishable or products for selling. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 3, 2023 | Supply Chain, Customs Broker, Shipping Logistics
Last year, The California government had a report regarding California ports receiving $1.2 billion in federal grants. California Governor Gavin Newsom officially announced the grants on July 6, 2023. Capital will be put aside for multiple projects in Los...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Nov 28, 2022 | Customs Broker, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain, Warehousing
The holiday season may be a time for pressure on the logistics of large and small businesses. Constant news and reports of shipping delays have expedited this pressure globally. Smaller, more local companies are now carefully planning their logistics strategies...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Nov 11, 2022 | Customs Broker, Customs Broker Miami, Customs Clearance, Freight Forwarding, Import and Export Experts, Shipping Logistics
Importing commercial goods from China into the United States involves more than arranging transportation. Before the supplier ships the cargo, the importer should understand whether the product is admissible, how it will be classified under the U.S. Harmonized Tariff...
