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In the case of a continuous U.S. Customs Bond, the bond amount refers to the maximum compensation a surety bond provides in cases where the bonded entity doesn’t meet its contractual obligations. The bond premium is how much a surety charges in order to place a U.S. Customs Bond. To get a bond in place, the importer would need to pay the bond premium to the surety. The only way an importer would be required to pay the bond amount is if they have not met their obligations to Customs and that has resulted in the bond having to pay out. How much a bond cost to get in place varies from Surety to Surety and will typically depend on your importing practices. This is why we encourage importers to shop their bond to find the best provider for them.

Yes, the FDA oversees any product that is intended to interact with the human body. This includes (but is not limited to) anything that will be eaten, any lotions or makeup that will be applied to the skin, and even any container that these items will be stored in or interact with. The intention of curing a disease is not a deciding factor on if the FDA is involved. If it is food, the FDA oversees it.

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We are glad you found this video helpful! Since Antidumping and/Countervailing duties are not applied based on a specific HTSUS code, the only way of knowing if you are subject to them is to read the description of the antidumping/countervailing action, compare that to the product you are importing, and consult with your Customs Broker. If you think you are subject to the additional duties but are not sure, you can request a Scope Ruling directly from U.S. Customs. To search for products subject to antidumping/countervailing, CBP provides this search tool: access.trade.gov/ADCVD_Search.aspx

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@@Traderiskguaranty-TRG Yup! Load of love from an Indian student

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In this example, the 10K is correct. U.S. Customs Bonds round up to the nearest 10K until they reach the 100K point. At that point they would round up to the nearest 100K. So since the annual duties, taxes, and fees multiplied by 10% equals $82,664.35 in this example, the bond amount would round up to the nearest 10K, which would be 90K.

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Unfortunately I don't have one to recommend since we are not freight forwarders. But good luck in your studies!

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It is nearly impossible to get a figure for the number of empty containers sitting at U.S. harbors. However, it does seem like the additional fee being charged to companies with containers sitting at the port of LA/Long Beach has help get that cargo moving. As for fees to park, that really depends on the specific port, but in general, usually a fee begins to accrue after a certain number of days. For your last question, we actually have a few webinars that have been exploring and attempting to make sense of the shipping delays and the longer shipping time. If you check our channel, the latest one was called "2021 Shipping Bottlenecks & It's Effect on the Economy".

Having a Customs Broker is still recommended since they are going to be able to help you file the paperwork associated with importing. However, you are able to self-file if that is something you prefer. Our sister company, Strix, provides self-filing software if that is something you are interested in exploring.

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Hi Allan, the best way to save money on your bond is to purchase a bond yourself and not through a Freight Forwarder like UPS. This will also give you more control over your bond and any claims that may arise. TRG provides U.S. Customs Bonds directly to importers for this exact reason. To help them save money, avoid additional fees, and provide support in the event that there is a claim. You can get a quote here: traderiskguaranty.com/customs-bonds/pricing/?#get-a-quote

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In order to issue a U.S. Customs bond, an insurance company must be listed on the U.S. Treasury Department's website. Therefore an insurance agency must work directly with a U.S. Treasury listed surety to issue a U.S. Customs bond. It is important to work with a reputable agency that specializes in U.S. Customs bonds since they are a complex type of insurance product. Trade Risk Guaranty has provided U.S. Customs Bonds directly to importers since 1991. If you are interested in getting a quote or more information, check out our website and fill out the form to speak directly with a team member: traderiskguaranty.com/customs-bonds/pricing/?#get-a-quote

For import goods. Do you have any agent recommended?

@@officialstoreboya2071 Trade Risk Guaranty has provided U.S. Customs Bonds directly to importers since 1991. If you are interested in getting a quote, check out our website and fill out the form to speak directly with a team member: traderiskguaranty.com/customs-bonds/pricing/?#get-a-quote

@@Traderiskguaranty-TRG If i buy a bond, what will i get? A bond number or tax id?

@@officialstoreboya2071 When you buy a U.S. Customs Bond, you are provided with a Bond Number via email. You would then use that number throughout your paperwork filed with U.S. Customs and Border Protection in order to import into the U.S. Having a valid U.S. Customs Bond in place is required by CBP in order to import. In order to place a U.S. Customs Bond, your business would already need a valid Tax ID number since this is a required component of doing business in the U.S.

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This depends on who secured the cargo insurance policy for that shipment and who has the Insurable interest at the point of transit when the cargo was damaged. This has a lot t do with what Incoterm was used during the transaction. We have many other videos on our channel about Incoterms that may help clarify this point further. Thank you for watching!