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What do I need to provide to pass U.S. customs?
In order to pass through U.S. customs, you typically need to provide four documents. 4 Documents...
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Why do I need to file Customs entry?
You must file Customs entry with all imported goods in order to legally enter the United States....
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How much can I fit in a container?
You can fit 10 standard pallets in a 20’ container and 21 standard pallets in a 40’ container. ...
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What is considered special cargo?
All imports are subject to the import requirements of US Customs, but some products face additional...
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What do dangerous goods mean?
Dangerous Goods (DG) are materials with hazardous properties (commonly abbreviated as ‘hazmat’). ...
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What unit of measurement is used when determining shipping sizes?
Shipments are measured in Gross Volume and Gross Weight, where volume is measured in Cubic Meters...
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What are dangerous goods or hazmat?
Certain common household items might be considered dangerous goods and will require extra handling...
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What is Pierpass?
Pierpass is a not-for-profit company set up by Los Angeles and Long Beach port to address issues...
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What is an authority to make entry?
An Authority to Make Entry (ATME) is a shipping document presented in lieu of a bill of lading or...
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What is a letter of credit?
A letter of credit (abbreviated as LC) is a document that a buyer of goods instructs a bank to...
