Shipping & Customs Guides
Practical guides to international freight, customs clearance and heavy-item delivery: what to prepare, what things cost, and how to avoid delays.
Import Duties and Taxes Explained
What import duties, customs fees and taxes are, how U.S. Customs calculates them, who pays, and how to check an itemized duties invoice before paying.
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Shipping Furniture from Europe to the US
A step-by-step guide to shipping furniture from Europe to the US: sea or air, shared or full container, packing, customs documents, duties and final delivery.
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FCL vs LCL
The difference between full container load (FCL) and less-than-container load (LCL) ocean freight: cost, transit time, handling, risk and when each makes sense.
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Commercial Invoice for Customs
What a commercial invoice is, what U.S. Customs requires on it, common mistakes that cause delays, and when to use a pro forma invoice instead.
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HTS Codes Explained
What HTS codes are, how the 10-digit U.S. tariff classification works, how to find the right code for your product, and why classification matters for duties.
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Delivery Options for Heavy Items
Curbside, liftgate, inside, room-of-choice and white glove delivery explained: what each includes, when you need it, and how to prepare the delivery address.
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Preparing Pallets and Crates
How to palletize and crate goods for international freight: pallet sizes, stacking, wrapping, ISPM 15 wood packaging rules, labeling and measuring for an accurate quote.
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