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How To Import Goods In The US  | A Guide For Commercial Importers

How To Import Goods In The US | A Guide For Commercial Importers

Importing in the United States is a complicated process, there are numerous things that an importer must know and consider before he undertakes this task. Any consignment that is imported into the US via any mode of transport is subject to import laws, duty taxes and fees. Permission of the CBP (Customs and Border Protection) is mandatory for any import of goods through a process that may vary depending on the nature of goods or country of origin. In this article, we have covered some key concepts that a beginner must understand before importing in the US.

02 February 2026 10 min read
How To Get Import License In USA - Application, Fee & Permits

How To Get Import License In USA - Application, Fee & Permits

To import goods, foreign companies need to possess an import license to conduct business.An import license is a documentation or submission of an application to the concerned authorities before the import process.

30 January 2026 9 min read
Enforce And Protect Act (EAPA) | What is it, Proceeding, Benefits & More

Enforce And Protect Act (EAPA) | What is it, Proceeding, Benefits & More

The Enforce and Protect Act of 2015 (EAPA), empowers the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to initiate an investigation of whether any company has evaded anti-dumping and countervailing (AD/CVD) duties in an on the record investigation.

29 January 2026 10 min read
CTPAT | What Is It And Why Is It Important To International Trade

CTPAT | What Is It And Why Is It Important To International Trade

Customs-Trade Partnership against Terrorism (CTPAT) is a program that was formed in the aftermath of 9/11 to protect and strengthen foreign trade and US border security.

29 January 2026 8 min read
CBP FORM 7512 - Transportation Entry and Manifest of Goods

CBP FORM 7512 - Transportation Entry and Manifest of Goods

Regardless of whether you are an importer or exporter, you have to deal with an array of complex documentation and paperwork. One such essential document is CBP form 7512, which comes into play when importing goods into the US.

29 January 2026 6 min read
Generalized System Of Preferences (GSP) | What is it, GSP Countries, Purpose & More

Generalized System Of Preferences (GSP) | What is it, GSP Countries, Purpose & More

The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) is a US trade system that aims to provide preferential duty-free import of about 4,800 products into the US.The purpose of the GSP was to spur economic development in the poor/developing countries and diversify their economies through trade.

29 January 2026 10 min read
What is CAFTA - Central America Free Trade Agreement

What is CAFTA - Central America Free Trade Agreement

The Central America Free Trade Agreement–Dominican Republic or CAFTA was established to remove customs duties, trade tariffs, and a range of other expenses incurred due to inter-country trade practices.

28 January 2026 8 min read
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - Meaning, Purpose & Benefits

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - Meaning, Purpose & Benefits

The trade agreement between the US, Mexico, and Canada was called the NAFTA. The primary aim of the treaty was to establish a large, free trade zone for importers and exporters of the said counties.

28 January 2026 13 min read