Category: Information
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To box or not to box
This is the question. Do our compressed mattresses need to be boxed or not. A few things to note.The phrase, ‘A bed in a box’ is all very good and maybe it helps to sell mattresses but there is an arguement. One of our retailers in particular says that everyone is talking about saving the…
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Is bigger better?
When people want to buy goods from Turkey they usually take the attitude of approaching the larger companies who export their brands all over the world. This can be a good thing as they are reputable companies and have the means to produce quickly but at the same time due to the bigger workloads sometimes…
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US tariff calculator
The furniture surcharge covers wooden furniture, seating, mattresses, home furnishings, and related products classified under HTS chapter 94. Many furniture categories enter the US at a 0% base tariff rate, which historically made imported furniture extremely price-competitive. Section 301 tariffs of 25% on Chinese-origin furniture remain in full force after the Supreme Court ruling. The…
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F.O.B. – C.I.F. or Ex-works
Which is better for you?Under FOB terms, the seller is responsible for delivering the goods to a specified port and loading them onto the shipping vessel. Once the goods are on board the ship, the buyer assumes responsibility for the remainder of the journey, including ocean freight, insurance, unloading, and transportation to the final destinationThis…
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Exporting made easy
f you are thinking of starting an export business it may seem daunting but there are several things that when adhered to makes the process simple.If you have buyers ready then all you need to do is follow a few easy rules.Your supplier must be registered for VAT in order to sell goods for export.…