HS codes and HTS codes are closely related, but they are not interchangeable for every customs purpose. The Harmonized System (HS) provides the international product-classification

When commercial goods enter the United States, the Importer of Record and the consignee may be the same company – but they are not automatically

Importer Security Filing, commonly called ISF filing or ISF 10+2, is an advance cargo-data requirement for most commercial ocean shipments moving to the United States.

When an importer is told that an alcohol shipment is “on customs hold,” the phrase often creates more confusion than clarity. The cargo may be

Customs clearance for commercial wine, beer and spirits starts before the vessel, truck or aircraft reaches the United States. By arrival, the customs team should

Importing wine, beer or distilled spirits into the United States follows the same broad commercial framework, but the details can change materially once the beverage

Commercial alcohol imports depend on more than having the right permits. The customs broker also needs a shipment file that accurately describes what was sold,

An alcohol shipment can have a valid TTB permit and still not be ready for U.S. entry. It can have an approved label and still

If you plan to import wine, beer, or spirits into the United States for commercial sale, one of the first questions is whether you need