Customs delays in other countries are problematic for exporters, requiring a lot of time and effort to resolve. One of my recent posts considered 3 common causes of customs delays: vague or incomplete descriptions, questionable valuations, and lack of IOR contact info on commercial invoices. These items are easily fixed. The real complexity in international trade is due to the many different regulations applying to destination countries.

Best practices in exporting include due diligence and research when shipping to a country for the first time. The Country Commercial Guides published by the International Trade Administration are an excellent no cost starting point. Here is the link:

https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides

Contact mitch@adhoclogistics.com for assistance.