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...
by Cian Murphy | Sep 22, 2026 | Shipping Logistics
Before placing a wholesale food order with an overseas supplier, confirm what you need to arrange to bring the goods into the United States. Ask for the ingredient list, label artwork, manufacturer’s details, and the conditions under which the food must be stored and...
by Cian Murphy | Sep 18, 2026 | Shipping Logistics
What Is Demurrage? Container Charges, Detention, and Free Time Demurrage is a charge that can apply when an import container remains at a marine terminal beyond its allowed free time. Detention generally applies when the carrier’s container has been collected but is...
by Cian Murphy | Sep 17, 2026 | Shipping Logistics
What Is a Continuous Customs Bond? A continuous customs bond is a bond used by importers to cover multiple U.S. Customs transactions rather than arranging a separate bond for each applicable shipment. If you regularly import commercial goods into the United States, a...
by Cian Murphy | Sep 17, 2026 | Shipping Logistics
Buying goods from an overseas supplier is only one part of importing them into the United States. Before the shipment leaves, you need to know whether the product can enter the country, who will act as the importer, what duties or additional tariffs may apply, what...
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