Customs Duty vs. Tariff
When it comes to paying fees on imports, there is a difference between customs duty vs. tariff. They are both a type of tax imposed on products import…
FTZs can Help Offset the Additional 10% Tariff on Imported Chinese Goods
As a result of continued trade talks with China, President Trump announced that he will implement an additional 10% tariff on the remaining 300 billio…
Reduce tariffs with FTZ Subzones
Companies can reduce tariffs with FTZ Subzones. Utilizing Tri-Link’s ability to establish Subzone on private premises can benefit companies. Tri-Link…
FTZ Weekly Entry Filing
When importing items into the United States, Tri-Link can help save time and money through utilizing Weekly Entry Filing (WEF), rather than having to…
Reduce Merchandise Processing Fees (MPF)
Tri-Link has helped clients reduce FTZ Merchandise Processing Fees. A Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) is a fee assessed by U.S. Customs for most impo…
What is a Foreign Trade Zone?
A Foreign Trade Zone is located outside the Customs territory of the United States, often a warehouse or factory. Since it is not in the Commerce of t…
Chinese tariffs set to increase Oct. 15
Chinese tariffs are set to increase Oct. 15 on $250 billion worth of Chinese goods. Although some products have recently become exempt from the 25 per…
Deferring Harbor Maintenance Fees
Tri-Link’s consulting services include solving international trade problems, overcoming barriers to trade, educating the international trade community…
Activities Permitted in an FTZ
There are various benefits to using a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), but companies must stay within the guidelines of what is allowed in at FTZ. Both large…