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Logistics in USA
USA related forum posts
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Expanding cleaning company to US
Hi, I would be interested in knowing whether it would be a good move to expand my cleaning company to the US. How would you go about doing this?
Total Posts: 3 Last post by Cooperval
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Still a good business move?
hey there, me and the husband are planning to move our film collectables store to the usa (maybe even keep our existing one in the uk too) but we're unsure if this is such a good idea now. it is such a hard decision when all the advice we're getting is so mixed. some people seem optimistic for business in the coming year, others not. &l
Total Posts: 4 Last post by jonekane
USA Freight Forwarding
Overview of freight forwarding
Freight forwarding is a service industry that involves moving goods around the world on behalf of importers and exporters. Freight forwarders specialise in moving cargo. They also arrange customs clearance of goods, maintain all documentation, oversee cargo packing and will at times deal with the movement of dangerous goods.
USA Customs
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is part of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Before you ship items to the US, you’ll need to classify your goods using the harmonized tariff schedule. You’ll also need to determine the duty rates using the US International Trade Commission database.
If you know where your goods will enter the US, you can also speak with a customs agent at the port of entry or hire a licensed customs broker. A broker can help you with federal procedures and submit information and payment to CBP on your behalf.
You can find more about import tariffs in the Market Access Database (MADB).
8.3 Regulations
You should make sure you know which US regulations apply to your products or services and follow packaging and labelling requirements.
Some of the main US federal agencies are:
- Food and Drug Administration – food, drugs, medicines and cosmetics
- Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau – alcohol and tobacco
- Consumer Product Safety Commission – consumer products
- Federal Trade Commission – business practices
- US Fish and Wildlife Service – animal products
- Environmental Protection Agency – human health and environment
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Check the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to find out what standards apply. The NIST works with industry to develop and apply technology, measurements and standards.
Organisations that can assist with Logistics
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> CJdropshipping
A global leading all-in-one dropshipping solution provider helping people around the world achieve success in eCommerce by offering product supplies, global logistics, free sourcing, POD, video shooting, and other dropshipping-related services.
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> DHL Parcel UK
You don’t need a business account to ship with DHL Parcel UK – we offer a cost effective courier service for personal senders and small businesses too. So whether you are an e-commerce seller or are sending a gift to a loved one, you can still benefit from DHL Parcel UK’s global reach and delivery expertise.
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> Worldwide Parcel Services
Worldwide Parcel Services offer a highly discounted, competitve, door to door parcel service importing and exporting around the world.