Useful trade Resources for your business

Quick, reliable trade guidance to reduce risk and keep your supply chain moving.

Quotas

Many products entering the U.S. are subject to tariff-rate or absolute quotas. We manage quota availability, requirements, and entry processing. Our team monitors CBP quota bulletins and filing windows; helping prevent delays, holds, and rejected entries.

Quota Bulletins

Remain informed of your commodities' QUOTA opening and closing periods, with a simple click

Bulletins

Quota Status Report

Are your goods subject to any quota or added tariffs? Check to learn more about open quotas.

Reports

Classifications

Accurate tariff classification is essential to compliance. We analyze product details to determine the correct HTS codes. Proper classification helps avoid penalties, prevent overpayment of duties, and unlock duty-saving opportunities under global trade agreements.

Find A Classification

Need to know your appropriate tariff classification & duty rate? Search your own commodity directly via USITC.

HTSUS

Apparel Terminology

Having trouble distinguishing at-shirt from a blouse for Classification purposes? Learn Customs' apparel terminology.

Apparel

Product Labeling

U.S. regulations require specific labeling standards by commodity. We ensure your products meet all required marking rules, including:

Country of origin
Ingredient statements
Allergen declarations
Alcohol content (where applicable)
Net weight & measurement requirements
FDA/FHSA-compliant consumer labeling

Our team reviews packaging, cartons, and master containers to ensure compliance before shipment.

FDA Labeling Info

Find all Labeling and Nutrition regulatory information to help guide importers into compliance

FDA Labels

Apparel Labeling

Learn the general rules and
special rulings for wearing apparel marking and labeling.

Marking

Food & Beverages

Food and beverage products are heavily regulated in the U.S. We assist with:

FDA Prior Notice
Facility registration
Labeling requirements
Ingredient and allergen declarations
Bioterrorism Act compliance

From packaged goods to raw ingredients, we ensure full regulatory compliance for smooth, safe shipments.

FDA Labeling Guide

Review some of the more frequently asked questions regarding food products and nutrition fact labeling here.

Food Guide

Carbonated Beverages

What every importer should know about importing carbonated beverages. Current Good Manufacturing Practices.

Beverages

Tobacco & Spirits

Tobacco and alcoholic beverages are subject to strict U.S. import regulations. We assist with:

TTB permits and documentation
Excise tax requirements
Label approval (COLAs) for alcoholic beverages
Tariff classification
Importer registration requirements

We ensure full compliance with CBP, FDA, and TTB regulations before your shipment reaches the port.

Tobacco Imports

Learn the requirements for importing tobacco, cigarettes, cigars & smokeless tobacco for commercial use.

Tobacco

Alcohol Beverages

Interested in importing Distilled Spirits, Wine or Malt beverages? Learn the importer's requirements below.

Spirits

Coffee

Coffee imports involve specific classifications, inspections, and labeling rules. We assist with:

Green vs roasted coffee classification
Country-of-origin compliance
Organic or specialty certifications
Packaging and labeling standards
FDA registration for ready-to-drink coffee products

Whether importing bulk beans or retail-ready products, we help prevent unnecessary shipment delays.

Coffee Imports

Review the Quota, Classifications and Import requirements for introducing coffee and coffee products to the US.

Coffee

Food Facilities

Foreign facilities that manufacture and/or process food for consumption must register with FDA.

Registration

Rules Of Origin

Rules of origin determine eligibility for reduced or zero duties under trade agreements. We assist with:

USMCA and other FTA qualification
Certificate of origin preparation
Regional value-content calculations
Tariff shift analyses
Origin marking requirements

We help ensure compliance while maximizing potential duty savings.

U.S. Rules Of Origins

Are your products benefiting from available Preferential Duty Free Programs? Learn more below.

Rules

Textiles / Apparel

Ensure HTSUS classifications accuracy for your textiles and apparel products. Take advantage of potential FTAs.

Textiles

Seafood Import Monitoring Program

Seafood imports are regulated under NOAA’s Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP), requiring full traceability. We support compliance with:

Species identification
Harvest location and method
Chain-of-custody records
SIMP data reporting and recordkeeping
Coordination with NOAA and CBP

We help reduce the risk of shipment delays, refusals, or penalties by ensuring full compliance.

Affected Priority Species

Vulnerable affected priority species that require mandatory compliance with the Seafood Import Monitoring Program.

Species

HACCP Guidelines

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) frequently asked questions and industry guidance.

HACCP

Classifications

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Find A Classification

Need to know your appropriate tariff classification & duty rate? Search your own commodity directly via USITC.

HTSUS

Apparel Terminology

Having trouble distinguishing a
t-shirt from a blouse for Classification purposes? Learn Customs' apparel terminology.

Apparel

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