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How to Import Alcohol to the USA in 4 Steps

Posted by Cade Nordgren on Sep 7, 2022 4:27:54 PM
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Topics: Insider, Exports, restrictions, DHL, Customs Brokerage

How to Export Alcohol from the USA In 6 Steps

Posted by Ian McRae on Sep 7, 2022 4:11:00 PM
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Topics: Insider, Exports, restrictions, DHL, Customs Brokerage

3 Questions About Shipping Oversized Packages, Answered

Posted by Ian McRae on Jul 5, 2022 11:51:55 AM
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Topics: Insider, Exports, restrictions, DHL, Customs Brokerage

4 Things You Need to Know About International Shipping

Posted by Ian McRae on Jun 27, 2022 11:38:33 AM
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Topics: About OptimalShip, Exports, Imports, restrictions

New Export Regulations for Russia, China, and Venezuela.

Posted by C. Keers on Jun 11, 2020 2:16:41 PM

The U.S. Department of Commerce has instituted a new regulation for the export, re-export, and in-country transfer of products to the People’s Republic of China, Russia, and Venezuela. These new controls enable the U.S. government to more closely monitor exports, re-exports, and in-country transfers of certain items, broadening the scope of export-controlled items to include electronic and telecommunications equipment. These changes include but are not limited to: PC’s, mobile devices, smart watches, heart monitors, night vision goggles, and so on. These new controls apply to all shipments to these countries even if there is no military end use for the products, and is effective as of June 29. 2020.

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Topics: Exports, China, restrictions, Venezuela, Russia

Exporting COVID-19 Relief Goods from China

Posted by C. Keers on Jun 4, 2020 1:26:40 PM

For several months now special restrictions have been in place for exports of personal protective equipment (PPE), medical, and general COVID-19 relief supplies from China. Although these restrictions have been in place for some time, businesses are still experiencing delays as a result of incorrectly processed shipments. In this post we will cover in detail how to correctly process a shipment affected by this restrictions.

If you are already familiar with these restrictions please note that the only change is the lifting of the China/ Hong Kong weight restrictions. You may now process shipments that are above 150 lb (70 kg) per piece and 660 lb (300 kg) per shipment. However, the 1100 lb (500 kg) cap per account number is still in place. Shippers will need to follow the cap guideline in order to have their shipments picked up.

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Topics: Exports, China, restrictions, covid-19