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Friday, 27 November 2020 / Published in drawback service, drawback software

Biden Administration & China

Biden Administration & China

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With the Biden administration taking over the White House this election it is apparent that many things will be changing. One thing, however, that is not projected to change that much is the trade tension between the U.S. and China. Earlier this year Biden wrote, “The United States does need to get tough with China” in a “Foreign Affairs” article. He went on to say, “If China has its way, it will keep robbing the United States and American companies of their technology and intellectual property. It will also keep using subsidies to give its state-owned enterprises an unfair advantage – and a leg up on dominating the technologies and industries of the future.” With that said China is hopeful that because there is new blood in the White House, this new Biden administration will welcome new negotiations. China’s Vice Foreign Minister Le Yucheng believes that the Biden administration would “meet China halfway” according to state media. Xu Hongcai, deputy director of the Economics Policy Commission at the China Association of Policy Science believes that “Biden is reasonable” and “Biden, Obama, they understand the basics of holding a dialogue.” In Biden’s acceptance speech the ongoing trade war with China was absent. Since Biden’s acceptance speech he has still yet to bring up the issue. How Biden will actually handle the intense trade war that the Trump administration has left him, is still an unknown. What we do know is that Biden will have to prove that he can work more effectively with U.S. allies in order to win the heart and soul of the nation that is now in his hands. More news and updates will be coming up quickly as the White House transition continues. For information on the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China, please stay updated here on our monthly blog or reach out to us here at DutyCalc.

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Sunday, 25 October 2020 / Published in Drawback, drawback service, drawback software

Importing Wholesale

Importing Wholesale

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What is DrawbackContact usImporting wholesale is a common starting point among those who are just entering the import and export industry. Anyone can go into this business as it is not too difficult to learn how to find suppliers and manufacturers, import from other countries, and sell products for a good profit. When importing wholesale, it is important to take these five steps as you go along.Do your research by studying the latest trends, studying emerging trends, identifying niche markets. The last thing you want is to import goods from another country and lose money because they will not sell.Identify good suppliers by taking the time to authenticate and verify the integrity of suppliers that you do business with. If you look for suppliers online be careful of fraudulent websites. Make phone calls, study them, and read all reviews and feedback received.Do not be afraid to contact the supplier to get the specifics and arrange for a small sample order. By getting a small sample order you will be able to do things like test, validate, and inspect the product.Once you have done your research, found a good supplier, and tested your supplier/product you are ready to place an order. When doing so make sure you contact a certified customs broker to ensure that you have filled out the correct forms and all import requirements are addressed.Lastly, receive the goods and turn it into a profit. This last step can be hard because although you did your research and studying beforehand, you have to continue to do so as you sell. Markets change, customers change, preferences change. To make sure that your products keep bringing you a profit, continuously do your research and stay informed!Take these five steps when you are importing wholesale and you will be off to a great start to success.
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Thursday, 24 September 2020 / Published in Drawback, drawback service, drawback software, export tax, import tax

COVID-19 Impact on Imports and Exports

COVID-19 Impact on Imports and Exports

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What is DrawbackContact usThe COVID-19 pandemic has no doubt affected both U.S. imports and U.S. exports significantly. Because the U.S. imports more than they export, U.S. imports have overall gone down more in U.S. dollars than exports. That being said both sides have seen drastic changes because of the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, imports of crude oil have decreased by ~40% since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. This makes sense simply because people are driving a lot less. This led to a price decrease and we have seen that oil prices have been down dramatically as of recent. Also, things like cell phone and television imports are down. We have seen that on average people are holding off on purchasing these expensive technology devices. This might be due to lack of income or simply the fear of going out to retail stores. And although these industries have seen a decrease, some industries have seen a drastic increase. Medical devices and equipment for example. U.S. imports of medical equipment are holding up and imports of pharmaceuticals are up ~15%. We are seeing that this pandemic has created opportunities for some industries yet created serious problems for others. On the U.S. export side of things two of the biggest exports, aircraft and automobile parts, have seen a drastic drop of 30-40%. But like the scenario with crude oil, it makes sense. Airlines all over the world are cutting back their expansion plans. People are holding their money tight and pushing back those big purchases for things like autos. On the other hand, industries like semiconductors do not seem to be suffering as much. U.S. semiconductor exports increased by 12% since the beginning of the pandemic. This partly reflects that Asia is recovering quickly from the recession. So, though exports have been down overall in the U.S. some industries are seeing a slight surge. Overall, the import and export business in the U.S. is hurting. Most industries are suffering yet there are some that are benefiting. You can expect that if the COVID-19 cases in the U.S continue to rise these import and export trends will continue. It will not be until a vaccine is safely tested and distributed or case numbers decrease that we see a change in the import and export business.
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Monday, 20 July 2020 / Published in Drawback, drawback service, drawback software, export tax, import tax, Section 301

Foreign Goods

Foreign Goods Safe? Risky?

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The coronavirus has caused a lot of uncertainty this year across the globe. What is safe? Who is safe? What can we do? What can’t we do? So many questions. So little answers. Because of the uncertainty, consumers are questioning their every move including where they choose to buy from and which goods they choose to buy. CNBC reported that in April the market research firm, Kantar, surveyed 45,000 people across 17 counties. In the study, they found that a third of global consumers are now worried that products imported from outside countries is a safety risk. Countries perceived China and the U.S. as high risk with 47% of them saying that they were far less in favor of buying American and Chinese products. An executive from Kanter also said that people were beginning to favor locally-produced goods even though the price point was higher.

The question is, is there really a risk in foreign goods? According to the CDC and the British government, the risk is low. The CDC says that the virus can survive for a short period of time on some surfaces but is mostly spread via respiratory droplets. It is unlikely that consumers contract the virus from international mail, products, or packaging. Similarly, the British government says that the risk of contraction from imported food and packaging from affected countries is low. They justify their position by arguing that their laws require all exporters to follow the proper controls during the packing and shipping process to ensure good hygiene is met. So, if you are concerned about the safety of foreign goods the CDC and the British government claim that you are safe. The best way to avoid the virus is to wear a mask, limit your time around others, and stay 6 feet away from everybody. For more information on the import and export business, stay updated here on our monthly blog.

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Thursday, 25 June 2020 / Published in Drawback, drawback service, export tax, import tax

Varying Cargo Volumes

Varying Cargo Volumes

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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused havoc across the globe. Importers and exporters are scrambling as some industries are booming while others are really struggling. It has been a mixed bag in terms of cargo volumes received last month. In May of 2020 the Port of Oakland and the Port of Los Angeles reported significant drops in cargo volumes while the Port of Long Beach reported significant growth. Oakland reported this month that the loaded box volume is projected to continue to decline as it did last month. Los Angeles moved 29.8% less in May than it did a year ago. To date, overall cargo volumes have decreased 18.7% compared to last year’s numbers. Keep in mind that May 2019 set a pretty high bar as it was the busiest month in the Port of Los Angeles’ 114-year history. The decline seems really drastic for the month of May but this is in large part because of the great month they had a year ago. In turn, the Port of Long Beach has received a shift of some services from the Port of Los Angeles and they have seen a 10% increase in their normal business traffic. The Port of Long Beach moved 628,205 TEUs last month which is a 9.5% increase from May 2019. Imports grew 7.6% to 312,590 TEUs while exports increased 11.6% to 134,556 TEUs. Though the Port of Long Beach has seen impactful growth Los Angeles’ Port Executive Director Gene Seroka says that, “any notion of economic recovery in the shipping industry is a little bit too early to discuss.” Overall, this year the cargo statistics show a 7.8% decrease compared to the same time period just a year ago. Until we see consistent growth in the majority of Ports, we cannot assume that the U.S. economy is beginning to recover.

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Monday, 20 April 2020 / Published in Drawback, drawback service, export tax, import tax

Import Export Company Guide 

Import and Export Company Guide 

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Venable LLP is a law firm headquartered in our nation’s capital and one that ranked 64th in the 2017 AmLaw 100 survey. They recently hosted a webinar geared towards assisting companies that are involved in international trade and how they can navigate around the global coronavirus pandemic. Today we will be going over a few important topics that they discussed to help importers and exporters during this economic slowdown.  Venable attorneys suggested looking back at how the import and export industry handled both the Great Recession and 9/11. Understanding how companies dealt with both economic slowdowns can provide valuable insight in terms of responding to the COVID-19 recession. Look to our country’s history to help us get through struggles that we face today.  Venable attorneys also suggested monitoring for any regulatory changes that may ease certain restrictions on import clearance, or provide relief by means of tariff payment deferrals, and consider whether the stimulus package may benefit business operations, among other changes, according to Lexology. Venable attorneys collectively advise import and export companies to reach out to local, state, and/or national government contacts and stakeholders in order to stay up to date and be open to any developing opportunities. For example, there have been various changes made to the CARES Act, specifically targeted towards small businesses, financial services, air carriers, and related workers. With these changes come opportunities for subcontracting to support the government in providing services to help contain the epidemic.  Although the coronavirus pandemic has caused an economic slowdown there are still ways that importers and exporters can capitalize on opportunities. Look at our history, monitor for changes, and take advantage of every new opportunity that will come your way. For more information on the import and export industry, stay updated here on our monthly blog.   

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Monday, 24 February 2020 / Published in Drawback, drawback service, drawback software, export tax, import tax, Section 301

US Trade and Investment Policy Updates

US Trade and Investment Policy Updates

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What is DrawbackContact usIt has been a while since we have discussed recent news regarding U.S. trade and investment policies. Things continue to change rapidly, and it is important to understand what is going on for all importers and exporters. The Presidential Administration has released numerous trade proclamations, executive orders, and has signed major legislation with trade implications within the past couple of months. Below are some of the developments you should keep an eye on. At the end of last month, January 21, 2020, the Presidential Administration issued a new executive order on importer of record criteria. This executive order is intended to implement the administration’s policy to prevent the circumvention of U.S. laws and the avoidance of U.S. duties, taxes and fees in e-commerce transactions. On January 29, 2020 the president signed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) that implemented legislation into law. The USMCA will take effect of the first day of the third month after the last country notifies the others that it has completed all of their domestic procedures for ratification. On January 15, 2020 the United States and China concluded their Phase One Agreement. China has agreed to purchase $200 billion more of U.S. manufactured goods than they did in 2017. The agreement is called the Economic and Trade Agreement Between the United States of America and the People’s Republic of China. On December 13, 2019 the Department of Justice came out with their revised policy regarding voluntary self-disclosures of export control and sanctions violations (VSD Policy). The VSD Policy encourages companies to voluntarily disclose all potentially criminal export control and sanctions violations directly to the Department of Justice. These are only a few of the recent changes that The Administration has made. As an import or export business, it is crucial to stay updated on all of these changes. For more information stay updated on our monthly blog. 
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Monday, 27 January 2020 / Published in Drawback, drawback service, drawback software, export tax, import tax, Section 301

Improving Import Benefits

Improving Import Benefits

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If you are already in the import business and looking to improve your benefits here are some things you might want to consider.  The first thing you can do is work with a government-regulated trading program. Doing this will be more than worth the investment because they will help you navigate doing business with countries with strict regulations. Many programs are restrictive and overbearing but they do have many benefits for foreign importers including reduced risk when trading with a government-approved firm. Working with a government-regulated trading program is also a good idea if you want to increase your security.  A second thing you can do to improve your import benefits is to hire a third-party risk assessment. A compliance consultant or firm will help you assess risk and evaluate your import logistics. Many import companies have a staff member dedicated to compliance, but the downside is that often times staff members who are familiar with business operations, overlook potential threats. Hiring a third-party will eliminate this risk and best alert you of risks before they arise.  The last thing you can do to improve your import benefits is to develop a niche! For example, if you are running a new import business, you might be only importing one product. However, certain forms of the product may sell better than others. Compare the products that cost the most to import based on things like cost per product, customs, and shipping fees, to your most profitable products based on highest demand. Then ask yourself if there is a way to eliminate products that are costly and low-volume sellers. Generally speaking, you want to put all of your efforts towards products that are cheapest to obtain and the ones that bring in the highest revenue.  Work with a government-regulated trading program, hire a third-party risk assessment consultant/firm, and develop a niche to improve your import benefits! For more tips on importing reach out to us here at Dutycalc. 

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Sunday, 01 December 2019 / Published in Drawback, drawback service, drawback software, export tax, import tax

Mitigating the Impact of Tariffs 

Mitigating the Impact of Tariffs 

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Importers and exporters within the United States are looking for ways to mitigate the impact of recent tariffs that have been levied on hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of goods. Though policy changes seem to be continuously changing month to month, there are ways to avoid or reduce duties. Below are a few strategies that companies can use to work around these duties.  Businesses can request to exclude specific products from the tariffs through the Department of Commerce and the Office of the United States Trade Representative. In order to do this, businesses must explain how and why their imported goods are critical to the United States economy. When a convincing case has been made, the request has been approved. Beforehand, businesses need to review the exclusions granted on List 1-3 to determine if their own imports are covered.  Businesses can shift operations away from one country to another to escape duty increases. Essentially, businesses should change the imported product’s country of origin. For example, the United States Customs and Border Protection has found that the complex assembly of numerous parts, modules, or subassemblies into dedicated machines results in a substantial transformation of the components so that their country of origin is where the finished product was produced. This might be an expensive and difficult change, but it could result in saving on increased tariffs. Businesses can file for duty drawback. This is probably the most effective way to get back money from these tariffs. Using resources like those offered from Dutycalc can help businesses get a refund of up to 99% of duties and fees paid on imported goods.  Use these strategies to help mitigate the impact of tariffs. For more information on anything regarding the import and export industry, please reach out to us here at Dutycalc. 

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Tuesday, 22 October 2019 / Published in Drawback, drawback service, drawback software, export tax, import tax

Take Your Business Global

Take Your Business Global 

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Doing business with international companies is a very daunting yet rewarding task, if done correctly. If you are in the import and export industry looking for ways to improve the way you trade across borders, here are three tips from our experts at DutyCalc. 

  1. Learn the logistics with the help of a freight forwarder or customs broker. Shipping goods overseas is a complicated business. There are so many logistical processes that need to be considered. Goods must be packed and labeled correctly, accompanied by the right documentation, and sent using the appropriate shipping method. On top of all of those aspects, all of this needs to occur efficiently and in the most cost-effective way. To make sure all of the necessary boxes are checked, most businesses invest in trusted freight forwarders and/or customs brokers. These companies will help alleviate the stressful complications that are required while ensuring that your goods get to their destination quickly and safely. The best freight forwarders and customs brokers have a strong network of contacts and agents in the countries you will be doing business with and come backed with positive references. 
  1. Research different payment methods. Finding the most cost-effective way to send money overseas is challenging as the banks that handle all of your other financial accounts are known to have high fees and poor exchange rates. Each transaction can cost you anywhere between $10-$30. Similarly, your bank’s exchange rate is probably significantly lower than the real exchange rate (~5% lower). The point here being that you should always compare the exchange rates and extra fees offered from your bank with special money transfer services (Western Union). You could save a lot of money and avoid bank traps if you do your research. 

 

  1. Get expert help and advice! As stated before, entering the import and export industry is a daunting task. So, don’t do it alone! Our company, DutyCalc is one resource that you can use to find answers to all of your import and export questions. We have over 40 years of industry knowledge and our team has backgrounds in all areas ranging from drawback solutions to U.S. Customs regulations. We are here to help in any way as we understand that this industry can be very confusing. Use DutyCalc as a resource and we will gladly partner with you through your journey. 

For more tips or more information about DutyCalc, visit our website or contact us directly! We look forward to doing business with you! 

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    Dutycalc Data Systems was founded in 1988 as a software and consulting company that designs, develops and implements management support systems for the import, export and brokerage communities. Our primary area of focus is Duty Drawback and the implementation of our fully automated Drawback System.

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