How do I know if my shipment is dutiable?

Category: International Shipping

How do I know if my shipment is dutiable? Will my shipment be taxes? Each country establishes its own standards as to which goods are considered documents and which are dutiable. You can either: ...

What Is Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) exemption

Category: Foreign Trade Regulations

  What Is Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) exemption A Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) exemption DOES NOT apply to any of the following: Shipments requiring an export license or permit; Shi...

How To Package A Computer for Shipping?

Category: International Shipping

1- Properly pack the computer and accessories to avoid damage during transit. Disconnect the computer cables, accessories, and peripherals. This includes the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Ensure that...

How Do I Shred My Personal Documents?

Category: Document Shredding

Shred Personal Documents A while back, we decided to do some spring cleaning in our home office in Newton MA. After sorting through and organizing our bookshelves, closets, and desks, we ended up with...

Can I ship Batteries or Devices with Batterie?

Category: International Shipping

The regulations applicable to international air shipments of lithium batteries have changed. Compliance with the new regulations became mandatory January 1, 2013. Note: Readers of this informati...

What is FCL – Full Container Load?

Category: Ocean Freight

FCL – is an abbreviation for “Full Container Load”. This term is commonly used to describe a sea freight service that is designed for shipments of cargo where the shipper has exclusive use of a sea mu...