Customs & Compliance
Incoterms® 2020, explained: who pays, who carries the risk, and when
The eleven Incoterms rules decide where cost and risk pass from seller to buyer. Here is what each one means in practice — and the three that cause most disputes.
Customs & Compliance
How to write a commercial invoice that clears customs the first time
The commercial invoice is the document customs actually reads. Get these fields right and most clearance delays never happen.
Customs & Compliance
HS codes: what they are and how to find the right one
Your HS code sets your duty rate, triggers licence checks, and drives trade statistics. Here is how the system is built and how to classify goods correctly.
Customs & Compliance
What actually happens when your shipment clears customs
Between landing and release, an import goes through declaration, risk assessment, possible inspection and duty payment. Here is each stage — and what causes holds.