Manufacturing

Do Importers Need to Purchase Cargo Insurance for Shipments?

05/28/2025

Sometimes I get this question from new clients: “Is cargo insurance really necessary?” They often assume freight already includes protection.…

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05/28/2025

When I first started using ocean freight for steel imports, I overlooked ISF. That mistake caused a 3-day hold and…

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05/28/2025

When I first started importing custom steel parts, I underestimated how many different charges make up the "shipping cost." After…

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05/28/2025

Which Shipping Method Is Best for Importing Steel Parts? Back when I first started managing steel part imports, I assumed…

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05/27/2025

When I first explored importing custom steel parts, one of the biggest challenges was the immediate capital lock-up due to…

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05/27/2025

When I first began handling customs for imported steel parts, I made the mistake of assuming that the shipping company…

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05/22/2025

When I first heard about Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs), I didn’t fully understand how they could help my business. But after…

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05/21/2025

When I first learned about the possibility of reclaiming import duties on steel parts, I thought it sounded too good…

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05/15/2025

When I started managing imports for our steel components, I underestimated how complex it could be to calculate total import…

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05/13/2025

When I first started importing custom steel parts, I didn’t anticipate how volatile international trade policies could be. The recent…

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05/08/2025

When I began exploring how Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) could reduce tariffs on my steel imports, I realized how much…

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05/06/2025

When I first began managing international shipments of custom steel parts, I didn’t realize how essential the correct HTS code…

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