Advices

The door-to-door import service covers, as its name indicates, all stages of management, from picking up the cargo at the supplier’s warehouse and transporting it to the port of origin to delivering the goods to the importer’s facilities. The company managing the door-to-door import service also handles customs clearance at both origin and destination, including […]

International trade in cosmetics and perfumes presents a great business opportunity for industries related to personal hygiene. The main distribution channel is composed of large retailers, with a market share exceeding 50%, primarily through private labels. Selective brands, pharmacies, hair salons, and beauty centers account for the remaining percentage. To import cosmetics, it is essential […]

Tariffs or customs duties are taxes applied to the importation of goods, imposed by the customs authorities of each country. The legislation applicable to international trade uses a tariff classification that affects all goods. This classification may be based on the Harmonized System or on the Combined Nomenclature, known as the TARIC code.The application of […]

Good growth figures in international maritime freight traffic are indicative that the crisis is beginning to wane in the face of increased economic activity. Demand for imports and exports increased by 25% in Spain in early 2017. This upward trend continued throughout the year, an unequivocal sign that international trade is recovering.One of the indicators […]

Companies dealing with imported goods must plan their orders taking into account holidays in China and India to avoid incidents in manufacturing or transportation that could seriously affect the supply chain. Optimizing the import calendar for 2018 depends on the best possible alignment between the company’s logistical needs and the real possibilities in the country […]

Hotel sheets should be renewed twice a year on average. No matter how good the raw material is, hotel sheets undergo significant wear and tear due to use and industrial washing at high temperatures with aggressive products. Manufacturing industrial linen stock in Asia is economical and profitable for hotels, residences, and hospitals. The calculation of […]

Christmas holidays in Asia have a social and commercial character, inherited from Western customs. Even so, the internal calendars of companies can be affected, so it’s advisable to have a representative to ensure delivery deadlines are met. A process like importing, which involves so many elements, cannot leave anything to chance, as a few days’ […]

Groupage or group importation is the alternative for importing goods when the quantity is insufficient to fill a container. Many SMEs and small distributors can find in groupage the solution to compete with large chains, as they can obtain better prices by dispensing with intermediaries and without the need to import large quantities of a […]

Raw materials that will be part of the manufactured products. Semi-finished products by the company that require further processing for sale. Finished products, which are manufactured by the company itself and intended for final consumption. Inventory of materials purchased by the company and intended for sale without transformation. Other supplies, such as replacements, packaging, or […]

locate reliable suppliers who meet all legal guarantees, delivery deadlines, and the required quality standards. Among thousands of suppliers and manufacturers, the probability of falling for a scam is high if you handle the management on your own. The smartest option is to rely on a management company like Bull Importer, with international offices and […]