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January 9, 2025
HS Codes List and Directory
Harmonized System (HS) codes are unique identifiers that classify shipping goods. The World Customs Organization created these codes to provide a common point of reference for most countries. This HS…
READ MORE >January 7, 2025
Logistics vs. Supply Chain Management: What’s the Difference?
People in the transportation industry often hear buzzwords like supply chain and logistics management. While these terms may seem to reference similar elements of the good transportation processes, there are…
READ MORE >January 7, 2025
What Are the 7 C’s of Logistics?
Logistics is the backbone of your supply chain management. Getting everything where it needs to be while staying on schedule is critical for boosting your efficiency. Without a focus on…
READ MORE >January 2, 2025
Schedule B and Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) Updated in the Automated Export System (AES)
Effective immediately, the Schedule B, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), and HTS Codes That Are Not Valid for AES tables have been updated to accept the changes to the January 1, 2025 codes. The 2025 Schedule B and HTS tables are…
READ MORE >December 12, 2024
Changes to the HTS and Schedule B for January 1, 2025
The 484(f) Committee has released the Fall 2024 list of changes to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Schedule B, which will become effective January 1, 2025. The Committee is an interagency committee made up of representatives from the U.S.…
READ MORE >December 9, 2024
Ex Works (EXW) vs. Free on Board (FOB) — A Comparative Analysis
Understanding Incoterms® like Ex Works (EXW) and Free on Board (FOB) is crucial for businesses seeking logistics services. These foundational Incoterms® establish distinct frameworks for risk transfer, cost allocation and operational responsibilities between the…
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