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How Determining the Right Tariff Classification Can Affect Your Business

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You’ve gotten your product manufactured overseas and managed to save a few bucks too by doing it across the water. Great. But that’s only the first (admittedly large) step. The next big challenge is shipping the product back to the U.S. without losing all those saving to unexpected high import duties. Amongst the current political talk regarding trade, it is more important now than ever to pay close attention to how the import process can affect you and your goods.

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6 Things to Look for in a Contract Manufacturing Partner

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There are many benefits to manufacturing abroad, but the logistics of it never come without challenges. Whether you are just beginning your manufacturing journey or have already established a process, here are 6 things to look for in a contract manufacturing partner. With the right choice of a contract manufacturing partner, the process will be easier and much more manageable:

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How to Manage Overseas Subcontractors

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Even without including cultural and language barriers, managing subcontractors overseas is a complicated and challenging task. In addition, oversea subcontractors, especially low cost regions like China, have their unique issues. However, the good news is by identifying and properly handling these issues, they can be resolved and a smooth operating supply chain can be achieved.

At the fundamental level, a product is

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