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Import Aug 21, 2026

Importing from India: what the US buys, what it costs and what the paperwork looks like

What the US imports from India, the duty and tariff layers in 2026, the origin paperwork Indian shipments need, and how the sourcing call plays out.

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Import Aug 14, 2026

Container stuck at port: why it happens and how to get it out

Why containers get stuck at US ports: the five causes, what each day at the terminal costs, and the steps that get a box released and delivered.

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Import Aug 12, 2026

DDP shipping explained: what Delivered Duty Paid transfers, and what it does not

DDP shipping explained for US importers: what Delivered Duty Paid includes, DDP vs DAP and FOB, what the price hides, and the two customs risks to check.

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Import Aug 12, 2026

First-time importer guide: how to start importing into the US

How to start importing into the US: the decisions before your first order, a budget table, supplier terms, timelines, and the mistakes to avoid.

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Import Aug 12, 2026

How to import goods into the US in 9 steps

The 9 steps to import goods into the US: EIN and bond setup, HTS classification, ISF, entry, fees, and delivery, with the deadlines that decide costs.

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Import Aug 12, 2026

Case study: 1,000 shipments, zero emails, one billion-dollar Amazon aggregator

How Razor Group, an Amazon aggregator with 200+ brands, automated imports with Platton: 1,000 shipments in two quarters, zero emails, $300 saved per shipment.

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Import Aug 11, 2026

Case study: how a US truck parts importer cut import logistics costs by 23%

How PartStop, a Tacoma truck parts distributor buying EXW from Asia, cut import logistics costs 23% by replacing a five-vendor chain with one Platton team.

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