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US import customs playbook and first-entry guidance. Stuck shipment? Start with the recovery checklist.
How To Read A CBP Hold Notice And Respond Fast
September 04, 2026 · 6–8 min read
A CBP hold notice is not a denial — it is a request for documentation, clarification, or examination. Importers who understand the hold code and the required response timeline can usually release the shipment without penalty.
How to Avoid CBP Holds on Your First Shipment
August 19, 2026 · 6–8 min read
First-time importers land CBP holds most often on ISF, entry summary, PGA, and bond gaps. Learn the exact filings, CFR citations, and documentation checkpoints that keep a shipment moving.
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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