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Friday, 25 March 2022 / Published in Drawback, drawback service, drawback software, export tax, import tax, Section 301

International Trade With Russia

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Russia invaded Ukraine about a month ago and since then the U.S. and allies have pursued a series of economic sanctions against Russia in retaliation for the invasion. On Friday March 11, President Biden said that the U.S. and other G-7 nations will deny Russia from a favored nation status. This meaning that the U.S. and allies will revoke Russia’s most-favored nation trade status. How will this impact the U.S.? Today we will break down some of the numbers.

According to the Census Bureau, Russia was the U.S.’ 23rd largest trading partner, totaling $36.1 billion in two-way goods trade in 2021. $29.1 billion of which account for Russian products into the U.S.

60% of what the U.S. imports from Russia is in energy, including oil, coal, and natural. In 2021 the U.S. imported an average of 209,000 barrels per day of crude oil from Russia. Russian oil accounts for about 3% of what the U.S. imports each year, but that is still enough of a jump to drive up gasoline prices for all of us.

Energy aside, other goods imported from Russia will see an increase as well if they have not already. The move to revoke Russia’s most-favored nation trade status will cause the U.S. tariff rate on Russia caviar to jump from 15% to 30% and levies on plywood will increase from 0 to 30%, according to the Wall Street Journal. Vodka will also be subject to a tariff of $1.78 per liter.

As the war continues the U.S. and allies will continue to do what they can to support Ukraine, even if it is just an economic blow. However, doing so will likely lead to more inflation not just in the U.S. but globally.

For more information on import and export news please stay tuned here on our monthly blog.

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Wednesday, 26 January 2022 / Published in Drawback, drawback service, drawback software, export tax, import tax

Movement At The Ports

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Last October the Los Angeles Harbor Commission implemented a “Container Excess Dwell Fee” that was directed at ocean carriers to improve cargo movement on container terminals. This fee charges carriers $100 a day per container left on the dock. Carriers have a maximum of nine days to move containers by truck before the fines start accruing and six days if transporting by rail. At the time of implementation, this fee was set to last until the end of January.

Since October, there has been significant improvement at both the Long Beach port and Los Angeles port. In November, Mario Cordero who is the executive director of the Port of Long Beach reported that since the announcement of the new fees both ports have seen lingering cargo containers reduce by about 33%. To date, Gene Seroka who is the executive director of the Port of Los Angeles reported that import cargo lingering nine days or more has declined by 60% at the Port of Los Angeles. There are still more containers than normal but the fee has definitely helped move things along. The ports are pleased with the progress and employees at both are hoping that this is just the start. Because of the proven success of the Container Excess Dwell Fee, the Los Angeles Harbor Commission voted 5-0 to extend the fee.

Although there has been progress in logistics at the ports, Cordero believes that there are still national supply chain issues that need to be addressed. Things like truckers, marine terminal operators, warehouses, railroads, port authorities, etc. all need to be prioritized just like the ports were. Sure, it will take time but the good news is that there is at least a conversation happening with regard to the need to have a transformational change.

Cordero is absolutely right. The fact that we are moving things at the port is great. But there needs to be changes to the entire supply chain to really make a lasting impact.

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Friday, 31 December 2021 / Published in Drawback, drawback service, drawback software, export tax, import tax

Importing Wholesale Products

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China provides more than 20% of total U.S. imports year after year making them the largest U.S trading partner. Although there have been shaky relations between the two countries the trend shows little deviation over time. There is no sign that business will slow down and because of that, new wholesale importers should think about a few things before they do business with China.

First, you need to think about whether or not the products you are importing are marketable here in the U.S. For example, what makes the product you are importing from China unique? What are the product’s benefits and economical properties? Does the product you are importing from China have sustainability? Try to stay away from things like electronics, baby items, digestible items, things that are complex, inherently dangerous, and products with a patent or trademark.

Secondly, you need to think about profitability. Make sure you run your financials and strategize before making any payments to China. What is your landed cost per unit? What does your import from China sell for in the U.S.? What is your profit margin and return on investment? If you do not think about these things and “know your numbers” your business will fail. Prepare before you purchase.

Lastly, ask yourself if the products you are importing will be able to sell. Know your target market demographics. Know where your imports will sell best. Know why your imports will be successful. Make sure your imports from China are competitive. If you have any hesitation with any of these things you need to re-evaluate what you are importing.

Importing wholesale products from China is a smart way to make good money if you do it right. It is easy to overlook the small things and doing so can really hurt a business. Take these things into consideration and really think about all the financial details before giving yourself the green light.

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Monday, 29 November 2021 / Published in Drawback, drawback service, drawback software, export tax

Export License

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The export business can be tricky because some products require you to have an export license and some do not. Export compliance is a monster in itself but you must know the rules and regulations if you plan on keeping your export business afloat. Today we are going to highlight some of the main things you have to know regarding an export license.

To begin, understand that in most cases you will not need an export license. About 95 percent of all items exported from the U.S. do not require an export license. Only a small percentage of all U.S. export transactions require licenses from the government. That being said just because your product might be among the 95 percent that does not require a license that does not mean that you can sell in anywhere and to anyone. It is up to you, the exporter to determine whether the product requires a license and to research the end use of the product. You must perform your due diligence regarding every product and every transaction.

On the flip side, there are some products that do require an export license and are subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). The first step is knowing your item’s Export Control Classification Number (ECCN). These are found on the Commerce Control List (CCL) and identify reasons for control which indicate licensing requirements to certain destinations. If you find out that your product does require an export license you can apply for one through the Simplified Network Application Process Redesign. There is no fee associated with submitting a license application or a commodity classification request to BIS.

There is a lot to understand before doing business overseas so take the time to learn it all before deciding to enter the industry. For any questions regarding the import and export industry please reach out to us here at Duty Calc, we are here to help!

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Thursday, 28 October 2021 / Published in Drawback, drawback service, drawback software, Section 301

Mitigating Risk

Mitigating Risk

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Doing business and mitigating risk internationally can be tricky, especially if you import and export. There is so much to know about the import and export business and if you do not know all of the rules and regulations then your business can fail very quickly. One way to ensure that your business succeeds when importing and exporting is to mitigate risks where you can. Today we are going to go over ways you and your business can mitigate risk when importing and exporting.

Pay attention to the details and do not take short cuts. Do this by developing formal import and export policies and standard operating procedures. This is like business 101. Create a customs manual specific to your operation. A document like this will be an overview of your business. You will articulate where you import from and export to. You will state any customs programs you participate in and outline your key international processes. This will ensure that no step is overlooked when doing business. All employees need to have a good understanding of this document.

Be organized and document everything. This is important because Customs can review your previous five years’ worth of import transactions. If there is anything that looks odd or if Customs thinks you are breaking the law then your business is in big trouble. The best way to record keep is to do it electronically through the cloud or outsource it to a trade partner such as a customs broker.

Invest time in and prioritize self-audits. Again, this is to avoid problems with Customs. You need to make sure that your trade processes are current with things like the classification of your goods or parts database, any required customs or government agency documentation, or maybe a NAFTA Certificate of Origin. Self-audit annually at the very least. To be safe it is always recommended to do a mid-year or quarterly review as well.

Doing these things from the get go is the best way to mitigate all risks when it comes to importing and exporting. Working with a customs broker is never a bad idea but if you have a good foundation, a broker is not always necessary. Do the right things up front so your business can survive the tricky import and export industry.

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Tuesday, 28 September 2021 / Published in Drawback, drawback service, drawback software, export tax, import tax, Section 301

China Trade Policy

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President Biden took office in January and has yet to show any real progress in the trade war with China. Many United States companies want the Biden Administration to drop tariffs on Chinese goods and provide clarity about the current relationship with China. The relationship between the United States and China is still hurting from the last administration and companies are looking for President Biden to fix it as it has been nine months since he took office.

A New York Times article by Thomas Kaplan and Alan Rappeport reminds us that in June, Biden issued an executive order adding more Chinese companies to a prohibition on American investments in Chinese firms that have links to the country’s military or that sell surveillance technology used to repress dissent or religious minorities. In July, Biden expanded the list of Chinese officials under sanctions by the United States for their role in undermining Hong Kong’s democratic institutions. That being said President Biden and his top advisers have yet to elucidate how they view economic relations with Beijing, saying they will make the administration’s approach known once a broad review of China trade policy concludes.

The problem with this is that businesses do not want to wait around. The United States’ trade relationship with China is one of the largest in the world, economically, and companies are getting impatient. Businesses have been waiting for Biden to change course from Trump’s trade policies and are losing money with tariffs in place. Businesses are being forced to borrow more from banks and having to pass along costs of import duties to their customers. The impact these tariffs have are causing major financial hardships across the entire business supply chain and Biden is in the driver’s seat and needs to make some adjustments.

 

The trade war did not work and as promised, Biden needs to take action to help companies that are struggling. For more information on the trade war with China stay updated here on our monthly blog.

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Thursday, 26 August 2021 / Published in Drawback, drawback service, drawback software, export tax, import tax

Import and Export Job Opportunities

Import and Export Job Opportunities

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There is so much opportunity in the import and export industry. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, imports account for about $1.2 trillion in goods while American companies export about $772 billion worth of goods to over one hundred countries overseas. With that said, that means that there are plenty of job opportunities in this industry. The demand is there and is not looking like it is going to slow down. Today we are going to look at three job opportunities within the import and export industry that you might want to consider!

Consider becoming a product sourcing agent. A product sourcing agent conveniently plugs into the export value chain. It requires little financial investment to start and does not require previous experience in the field to get started. This job entails constantly making contact and maintaining relationships with exporters. You will deal with farmers, local buying agents, and commodity merchants.

Another area you can consider is becoming an import and export broker. A trade agent or customs broker is someone who sends and receives goods to and from different countries. You will work with both importers and exporters by helping them prepare necessary documents for moving their products. This job requires working with clients and establishing connections in foreign companies.

If you are specialized in a certain industry, you can go overseas and ask to be a manufacturer representative. You will have the edge because you are the expert in the industry or a certain market. Foreign companies are constantly looking for experts to market their product in countries with a lot of potential opportunity. This might require a lot of travel and regional work but it is a job that is rewarding and fun at the same time.

If the import and export industry is one that interests you consider these job opportunities as there is high demand for workers during this time!

For more information on the import and export industry please reach out to us here at Duty Calc.

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Tuesday, 29 June 2021 / Published in Drawback, drawback service, drawback software, Section 301

Importing and Exporting Done Right Part 2

Importing and Exporting Done Right: Part 2

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A couple of months ago we outlined some helpful tips on how to import and export the right way. Today we are going to continue that conversation by giving you three more tips. Let us get started!

Having the right logistics strategy and even making changes can yield savings on tariffs. For example, Donald Hoffman who is the president of Harmony Logistics Group in Oakdale, New York, and chairman of the Long Island Import Export Association (LIIEA) once helped a company that used to move product from Morocco to France for repackaging, and then shipped it to the U.S. This logistics move helped save the company a lot of money because they took advantage of the Morocco Free Trade Agreement. This agreement allowed the company to direct-ship their product from Morocco and come in duty-free. This logistics strategy seemed like a big move at the time but ended up helping the company save a good amount of money.

In addition to this, creating a formal operation run by an expert is crucial to having success whether you are an importer or exporter. You must develop a formal program to manage functions, with written policies and processes. Ideally, a company that imports or exports significant volumes will put a staff member in charge of meeting all applicable tax and regulatory obligations, even when the company also uses a customs broker or other provider. The last thing you want is to lose money because a product was misclassified, someone failed to file a declaration, or because a product was exported to a person on the U.S. government’s denied parties list. Put someone in charge of the operation to avoid such problems.

The third thing you can do to put yourself in the best position in this industry is to understand requirements on both sides of the border. There are different regulations in terms of time frames, hours of service, and ways that you can load freight into certain types of equipment. For example, if you are exporting to Mexico, you will need a government-authorized trading partner south of the border. Not every company in Mexico can legally import cargo. Similarly, if you are exporting to Mexico from the U.S. you must be carful about where in Mexico you plan to ship. This is because big cities might have the industrial parks with sufficient infrastructure to receive all kinds of shipments. However, some less-developed areas, tractor-trailers sometimes require special permits. If you understand rules on both sides of the border you will be fine. It is just a matter of doing your homework.

Use these tips to help you nail importing and exporting. It can be a hard and daunting task to get everything in place but if you do it right you can have great success. For more information on importing and exporting stay updated here on our monthly blog.

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Monday, 29 March 2021 / Published in Drawback, drawback service, drawback software, export tax, import tax

Duty Drawback 101

Duty Drawback 101

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If you are new to the import and export business then it can be hard to understand what duty drawback is. Duty drawback is similar to how you are refunded sales tax when you return an item to a store. You essentially claim a duty refund when you export an item that was previously imported. It is a refund of duties, fees and taxes paid on goods imported into the U.S. that are subsequently exported from the U.S. With that said there are three major types of drawback. Unused merchandise drawback, manufacturing drawback, and rejected merchandise drawback.

Unused merchandise duty drawback is when you import something and then export it in the same, unused condition. For example, you import 50 generators paying Customs duties of $500 or $10 per generator. You come to realize that you only need 30 generators and you want to export the remaining 20 to a foreign customer. The unused merchandise can then be exported and you will qualify for a refund for the duty you originally paid.

Manufacturing drawback is slightly different. This type of drawback applies when you import an item that is then manufactured into a different item. For example, if you imported bicycle tires and export finished bicycles, then you can get the duty you paid for the bicycle tires refunded when you export the finished product.

Rejected merchandise drawback is when imported merchandise does not conform to sample or specifications, shipped without consent, or determined to be defective at the time of import. For example, if one of those generators or a few of those bicycle tires arrive in bad condition or are simply the wrong model that you ordered then you qualify for rejected merchandise drawback. You qualify to get a duty refund on all of the defective products.

Understanding duty drawback can be challenging especially if you are new to the import and export industry. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to us here at DutyCalc.

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Sunday, 31 January 2021 / Published in Drawback, drawback software, export tax, import tax, Section 301

Biden and  U.S. Trade Policy

Biden and  U.S. Trade Policy

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With inauguration right around the corner there are expected to be changes in the White House. Some very drastic changes, some very minor. One of the minor changes, at least for now, will be U.S. trade policy. President-elect Joe Biden is expected to take a more measured and multilateral approach to trade policy than President Trump. However, experts say that he is unlikely to make significant short-term changes to the tariffs and other restrictions imposed by President Trump. Though they seem to be each other’s worst enemy and cannot seem to agree on anything during this election season, Republicans and Democrats do agree on the need for the U.S. to take a tougher line on trade with China. President-elect Joe Biden probably will not levy any new tariffs on China but on the other hand he will likely maintain those already in place until a better solution to the problems the tariffs were designed to address become available. President-elect Joe Biden does intend to enlist the help of major trading partners to resolve longstanding trade grievances with China. With that said, the White House is likely to be much more proactive in advancing efforts to secure reforms at the WTO that will enable that body to more effectively address not only China but also various other trade issues. Another big reason why President-elect Joe Biden is not expected to make that many changes to U.S. trade policy is because he is focused on fixing this country. He is focused on domestic policy. He is focusing on his plan for economic recovery. He is focusing on alleviating the pandemic. He is focusing on how to bring America back together. Sure, the U.S. trade policy subject should not be slept on but the priority right now is his country. As mentioned before, with inauguration around the corner many things are going to change. For more information on the latest news regarding tariffs stay tuned here on our monthly blog.

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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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