
Do Importers Need to Purchase Cargo Insurance for Shipments?
Sometimes I get this question from new clients: “Is cargo insurance really necessary?” They often assume freight already includes protection. But after one costly lesson,
Sometimes I get this question from new clients: “Is cargo insurance really necessary?” They often assume freight already includes protection. But after one costly lesson,
When I first started using ocean freight for steel imports, I overlooked ISF. That mistake caused a 3-day hold and a \$1,000 penalty that could’ve
When I first started importing custom steel parts, I underestimated how many different charges make up the "shipping cost." After one shipment came in with
Which Shipping Method Is Best for Importing Steel Parts? Back when I first started managing steel part imports, I assumed air freight would always be
When I first explored importing custom steel parts, one of the biggest challenges was the immediate capital lock-up due to tariffs and customs fees. As
When I first began handling customs for imported steel parts, I made the mistake of assuming that the shipping company would "handle everything." After a
When I first heard about Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs), I didn’t fully understand how they could help my business. But after exploring the program and applying
When I first learned about the possibility of reclaiming import duties on steel parts, I thought it sounded too good to be true. But after
When I started managing imports for our steel components, I underestimated how complex it could be to calculate total import costs. I quickly realized that
When I first started importing custom steel parts, I didn’t anticipate how volatile international trade policies could be. The recent fluctuations in tariffs, especially between
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