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US Customs to Require Postal Codes on Shipments Sold from China Mainland to US

22 February 2023

Starting 18 March 2023, US Customs will be requiring postal codes on all shipments sold from China Mainland. This article will discuss the changes coming, and how you can be better prepared.

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Preparing for EU’s Import Control System 2 (ICS2) Release 2

On 1 March 2023, the European Union will launch Release 2 of their Import Control System 2 (ICS2) for goods transported by air to EU-27 destinations plus Norway and Switzerland (regardless of origin). In this article, you’ll learn what the ICS2 is, the changes coming, and how you can prepare.

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Is your business aware of the changes to the Harmonized System?

In our Importer's Guide to HTS codes, you'll learn all about this system of import classification and how to apply it to your business. Plus, read up on the changes to the Harmonized System and how they may affect you.

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We’re been on the front lines of customs brokerage for more than 80 years. Today we share those capabilities with companies of all sizes looking to open new markets. Things like customs clearance, standardized processing across multiple modes, assistance with global regulatory compliance, document imaging, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) solutions, export filing and more.

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We’ve learned a lot on our way to becoming one of the world’s largest customs brokers. And we’d like to help you manage process, product classification (Harmonized Tariff Schedules), import/export licenses, post-entries review, Free Trade Agreement (FTA), brokers/forwarders, data and denied-party screenings and more. Unless you’d rather do it yourself.

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