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Why Cargo Gets Held at Customs — and How to Prevent It
A customs hold can freeze your shipment for days or weeks, with demurrage charges accumulating the entire time. This guide covers the most common reasons cargo is stopped at customs — from documentation errors to inspection triggers — and the concrete steps importers and exporters can take to prevent delays before they start.
ISF (10+2) Filing: What US Ocean Importers Need to Know
The Importer Security Filing — known as ISF or "10+2" — is mandatory for every ocean shipment entering the United States. It must reach US Customs before the vessel departs the origin port, not when cargo arrives. Miss the deadline and CBP can issue fines, block your shipment from loading, or flag it for a costly intensive examination on arrival.
The 5 Incoterms Mistakes That Cost Importers Money
Choosing the wrong Incoterm doesn't just shift paperwork — it shifts risk, cost, and liability in ways that only become visible when something goes wrong. This guide walks through the five mistakes that show up most often, why each one hurts, and what to do instead.
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