Non-resident importers of record (NRI) are those US importers without a US location. There are a few small hurdles when acting as an NRI — all of which can be…
Archives for March 2017
(B)logistics: Demystifying the HTS
What do the numbers represent in a harmonized tariff schedule classification? Mark Hirzel explains the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and breaks down the parts of a classification. Using a simple example,…
Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) Information for Food Importers
Starting May 27, 2017, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will begin implementing the FDA’s Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP). The FSVP rule will require importers (defined in the rule…
Northern Europe GRI Expected on April 1
Major steamship lines are anticipated to implement an April 1, 2017, General Rate Increase (GRI) for containers moving from Northern European Sea Ports to all US East Coast and Gulf…
Deringer Launches New Website
The new anderinger.com is mobile responsive and provides multi-media customer resources. St. ALBANS, VT – A.N. Deringer, Inc. announced today the launch of a completely redesigned and responsive website. Deringer’s…
(B)logistics: Top 3 Takeaways–Ocean Market Outlook
Learn our top 3 takeaways from the Journal of Commerce’s recent TPM event. Many shippers want to know what’s next in the ocean transportation market. Could another carrier bankruptcy happen…
(B)logistics: Re-Imported Foreign Goods Could Be Duty-Free
Did you know that if an imported good is exported and then re-imported, importers may not have to pay duty again? Using the HTS classification 9801.00.10, re-imported foreign goods are…