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When cargo enters the US, there are a list of “standard” fees that must be paid to US Customs, such as duty, HMF, MPF, etc. Paying invoices for these fees is part of daily business practice for many importers. Outside of these charges, less common, but impactful Customs penalties can be issued.

While automation has transformed manufacturing among other industries, the delivery of physical goods still relies intensively on human labor. Many experts predict that labor constraints, pandemic-related and otherwise, will continue to create headwinds for importers as consumer demand remains high through 2022.

If you export from US to China or anywhere else in the world for that matter, you probably have little time to catch your breath, let alone read another article. With that in mind we created a quick Top 7 check list of what to keep in mind, where to focus and what to do in 2022 to keep your containerized exports moving.