Importing to U.S.

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California Port congestion issues continue in 2021 1024 570 World Class Shipping

California Port congestion issues continue in 2021

WCS import team has run across continued issues and delays with Ocean shipments arriving in West Coast ports. We try to keep our customers informed and prepared for any and…

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    USA tariff on goods imported from China, May 10th, 2019-What to know 150 150 World Class Shipping

    USA tariff on goods imported from China, May 10th, 2019-What to know

    WCS references the press release on the USITC website. Please also refer to the Federal Register Notice regarding the latest tariff action on Chinese manufactured goods. Also DOWNLOAD PDF HERE>…

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      China Manifest Rule for US Importers 150 150 World Class Shipping

      China Manifest Rule for US Importers

      General Administration of Customs China (GACC) has released Order No.56 [2017] to adjust the Advanced Manifest rule (GACC advisory in Chinese) to ensure smooth customs clearance and effectively strengthen customs’…

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        US trucking shortage about to get worse due to ELD regulation World Class Shipping

        US trucking shortage about to get worse due to ELD regulation

        Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-04-02/trucking-prices-to-rise-still-more-as-u-s-driver-hours-squeezed A U.S. trucking shortage that has pushed up freight costs for everything from cereal to toothbrushes is about to get worse. On Sunday, police nationwide began enforcing rules…

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          Getting goods ready for shipping to Amazon 150 150 World Class Shipping

          Getting goods ready for shipping to Amazon

          Amazon reseller shipping info This series of articles is for usa importers and resellers who wish to join the FBA ( Fulfillment by Amazon) program. WCS Cargo is a fully…

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            Trans-Atlantic Partnership Seeks to Crush Illegal Trade of Unsafe Vehicles 150 150 World Class Shipping

            Trans-Atlantic Partnership Seeks to Crush Illegal Trade of Unsafe Vehicles

            NEWARK, New Jersey—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) destroyed an illegally imported and unsafe Mini Cooper Thursday at a salvage yard in New Jersey following a recent seizure at the…

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              U.S. Customs Processing Fees World Class Shipping

              U.S. Customs Processing Fees

              Details of U.S. Customs assessed Processing Fees In addition to duty and possible excise tax, goods imported into the United States are subject to user fees. The user fee and…

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                U.S.-South Korea Free Trade agreement World Class Shipping

                U.S.-South Korea Free Trade agreement

                What is the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement? The U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is an agreement between the United States and Korea that allows both nations to strengthen and develop…

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                  Foreign Trade Zone Bond World Class Shipping

                  Foreign Trade Zone Bond

                  What is an Activity Code 4 – Foreign Trade Zone Bond? A Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) is considered non-U.S. territory for Customs’ purposes and foreign goods placed into FTZ may…

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                    International Carrier Bond World Class Shipping

                    International Carrier Bond

                    This bond ensures operators properly manifest all goods and passengers they carry, pay for the overtime services of Customs officers and comply with all regulations related to the clearance of…

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