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Effective July 1, 2016, the SOLAS container weight verification amendment goes into effect.
The container weight mandate from the International Maritime Organization under the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) convention comes after misdeclared weights contributed to maritime casualties....

The Constitution of the United States went into effect on March 4, 1789 and four months later the U.S. Customs Bureau was one of the first federal agencies to be formed.
The Tariff Act authorized the collection of duties on imported goods. Congress provided the power to "... lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States."...

Determine a general estimate of your Duty Taxes for Imports.
This is a universal import duty and tax calculator. For detailed information about your specific shipments, we will be able to offer you a quote for all fees associated.
Import duty and taxes can be expensive if classified incorrectly. Let our experienced Customs Brokers verify your shipments and provide a quote for services or call us at 1-800-580-8399. ...

The new ebook, Import 101, from Hawthorne Global provides a friendly guide to importing cargo, clearing customs properly, and building our economy.  With the expansion of the Panama Canal and flattening of international trade, more companies are planning...