Purchase or modify a delivery truck with refrigeration equipment so you can transport the seafood. If you are starting very small, this can be as simple as a pick-up truck with a number of coolers.
Alternatively, you can hire a trucking company that offers refrigerated space. Sell your seafood to stores and other shops. If your seafood comes processed, such as smoked salmon, you may have luck selling to gift retailers, particularly if the fish is local. Small grocery stores, co-ops and other specialty food stores will likely be receptive to a good deal on fresh, local fish.
Bring along samples and offer to make discounts on bulk or multiple orders. So, what does that mean for you as an importer? SIMP is a risk-based traceability program that requires submitting additional documents to make it easier for Customs to verify the origin of the shipment. Those additional documents are:. Although that is a bit of extra work for you, it is worth it to ensure fair and sustainable fishing, and protections for the national and global economies.
We are familiar with the process of importing just about anything, and we can walk you through the process and answer any questions you might have. CBP closely monitors what comes in and out of the U. These regulations exist to make that job easier for the U. Customs Agents, but they can be a real pain to deal with for importers. This document is an agreement established between the shipper, the CBP, and a third-party surety company that ensures that the CBP gets paid for all applicable duties and taxes, regardless of any unexpected circumstances.
Even if the shipper declares bankruptcy mid-import or is otherwise unable to pay the customs fees, CBP still gets paid the applicable dues—just by the surety company instead. Lucky for you, USA Customs Clearance, powered by AFC International, can provide you with a customs bond with lightning fast approval, so you can get your shipment moving as soon as possible.
Go ahead and buy a customs bond today. If your shipment gets selected for inspection—or worse, seized—then you could expect serious delays. When dealing with a perishable commodity like shrimp, even short delays can devastate your bottom line revenue and potentially even ruin the entire shipment. You need to do everything in your power to prevent something like that happening. Working with a customs broker can make things a lot easier for you, and they can ensure that everything is done right the first time.
If you want peace of mind when importing shrimp into the U. If you tend to import into the U. The FDA offers importers the option to become part of the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program VQIP , which is an optional, fee-based program that expedites the process of getting your shipment reviewed to speed up importation.
In order to qualify, you would need to have a good reputation for maintaining control over the safety and security of your supply chain, and have a history of successful, legitimate imports. You would also need to ensure your shrimp supply is coming from a facility that is registered with the FDA and certified as being sanitary and safe.
By proving the VQIP as an option for importers, that allows the FDA and CBP to focus their attentions on food shipments that pose a higher risk to public health, while you get to benefit from having your shipments move through the port of entry at lightning speed. One of the many benefits of utilizing a good customs broker is that you can rely on their reputation to qualify for this program.
Because customs brokers become the importer of record when they assist with your shipment, that means their reputation is more important than yours, since they will be making the decisions. Customs brokers often have the best importing record that anyone could hope for, and many of them have been importing for several years, giving them the reliable reputation required for the VQIP.
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