Daniel R. Whitfield
Senior Import Compliance Analyst
Daniel R. Whitfield is a licensed customs broker with 18 years of experience handling Incoterms, import documentation, and supplier payment terms for ...
Freight Forwarder: What They Do and How to Choose One
A freight forwarder books cargo space, handles documentation, and coordinates carriers, customs, and warehouses. Here's how they work and how to choose one.
Customs Clearance: Steps, Documents and Timelines
Customs clearance explained: the steps, documents and timelines behind releasing imported goods, plus how classification, valuation and origin affect duties.
Importer of Record: Who It Is and What They Are Responsible For
Who is legally liable for imports? Learn what the importer of record does, why a forwarder isn't the IOR, and where customs duty and penalty risk falls.
FOB Meaning: What Free on Board Means for Importers
FOB (Free on Board) explained for importers: where risk passes, who pays freight and insurance, and the costly misreadings to avoid.
Incoterms: A Beginner's Guide for Importers
Incoterms 2020 explained for importers: the eleven rules, who pays freight and customs, when risk passes, and the four you actually need on a purchase order.
Incoterms & Delivery Terms: Who Pays, Who Risks, and Who Clears Customs
Most import disputes I hear about don't start with a bad product. They start with a vague line on a quotation: "price includes delivery." Delivery to where?...