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US import customs playbook and first-entry guidance. Stuck shipment? Start with the recovery checklist.
My Shipment Is Stuck At Customs — Recovery Checklist
July 20, 2026 · 7–9 min read
A hold is not a rejection. Step-by-step: what to pull, who to call, and how to get a stuck shipment released fast.
CBP Hold Types Explained: EXAM, MAP, FDA, USDA, PGA
July 20, 2026 · 6–8 min read
The hold code tells you exactly what CBP wants. Match each code to the fastest fix.
I Imported Without a Customs Bond the First Time — Here's What It Cost Me
Day 4 · 7–9 min read
A first-hand style breakdown of what happens when a formal CBP entry arrives without a bond — the hold, the storage charges, and the fix.
11 Import Customs Mistakes That Cost You Thousands
Day 1 · 7–9 min read
Avoid the 11 most common, costly mistakes new importers make when clearing U.S. customs.
Section 321 De Minimis Eliminated — What FBA Sellers Need to Do Now
June 25, 2026 · 8–10 min read
The $800 duty-free exemption for China-origin shipments is ending. Here is what changes and what to do before the new rules take effect.
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