At , we want to inform you of developments affecting transportation and logistics across the U.S. East Coast and Gulf ports. The looming threat of strikes are potentially happening October 1, 2024, and can disrupt the flow of shipments into the U.S. leading to delays, increased costs, and shortages in a wide range of ..read more

Importing a vehicle into the United States can be a complicated process. Still, with the help of a reliable customs broker like Gallagher Transport International, you can navigate through it with ease. As experts in importing, we are well-equipped to ensure that all the necessary guidelines and requirements are being met. One of our experienced customs brokers will provide accurate, live customer service to assist you as you import your vehicle. Having a skilled associate advising on the process brings peace of mind. One of our experienced customs brokers can guide you through the steps to br ..read more

PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT November 7, 2023 Denver, Colorado – Gallagher Transport International, Inc. (GTI), a leader in Customs and Logistics for over 30  years, is proud to announce its October 2023 acquisition of Gateway CHB, Ltd (Gateway), a company specializing in international customs clearances. Gateway is a 26-year-old company that is a licensed US Customs  Broker with a mission to create and manage distribution solutions for its customers, incorporating industry focused capabilities with its suite of transportation services to develop customized logistics solutions. The two compani ..read more

PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT Denver, Colorado – Gallagher Transport International, Inc. (GTI), a leader in Customs and Logistics for over 30 years, is proud to announce its December 2022 acquisition of Customs Clearance International, Inc. (CCI), a company specializing international customs clearances for Commercial and Household Goods. CCI began in January 1990, as a full-service international logistics provider, and is a licensed Freight Forwarder and US Customs Broker with a mission to create and manage distribution solutions for its customers, incorporating industr ..read more

CLIENT ALERT FOR INDIVIDUALS APPLYING FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCY TAKEAWAY:  For individuals who are seeking to arrive into the US, if their PRC/Green Card was approved before April 23rd – ie. they have been granted a permanent residency number – they should be allowed to arrive/import. A 60 day ban, starting April 23rd  is currently in effect for those seeking permanent residence regardless of where they are in the approval process. WHO IS AFFECTED An individual wishing to import that is not a US c ..read more

Updated: 3/9/20 Why you may benefit from duty drawback based on the China tariffs. Unlike additional Anti-Dumping and Countervailing taxes, Section 301 China tariffs are applicable for drawback claims. Many China imports are currently taxed with the Section 301 taxes between 15% – 25%.  Duty Drawback allows the importer to receive 99% of the additional Section 301 taxes paid in addition to any standard duty paid on their original import. What is a duty drawback? Duty drawback is a procedure in which am importer could receive a refund of customs duties assessed on the importation of an ar ..read more

IMO 2020 – REDUCING SULFUR OXIDE EMISSIONS The International Maritime Organization (IMO) sees 2020 as a year of great change. Last October, IMO announced that they will be implementing a new environmental regulation that will take effect on the first day of the New Year. Effective January 01, 2020, the new IMO Low Sulfur Regulation requires all sea vessels operating outside of the Emission Control Areas (ECAs) to reduce the sulfur content in their marine fuel oil from 3.5% to 0.5%. This regulation is in addition to the 0.1% sulfur limit already effective for marine vessels operating in the Em ..read more

US President Donald Trump and China’s chief trade negotiator, Vice-Premier Liu He, signed phase one of the Economic and Trade Agreement on January 15, 2020. The deal marks phase one in a two-part negotiation. The U.S. will reduce the tariffs on list 4(a) to 7.5% and the tariffs on list 4(b) will be suspended. The 25% tariff on lists 1, 2, and 3 will remain in place.  Additionally, China has committed to buying an additional $200 billion worth of American goods and services by 2021 and to adhere to disciplines covering a range of issues.  The phase one agreement, will go into effect ..read more

US President Donald Trump is putting back tariffs on industrial metals from Argentina and Brazil and is also considering tariffs up to 100% on French goods.  While none of this has been implemented it is something to be aware of if you are importing goods from any of these countries. SOUTH AMERICA When President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on foreign steel claiming national security, Argentina and Brazil were among the nations that received an initial exemption from the Section 232 tariffs imposed in March 2018. Instead they have been subjected to a quota system. But on December 02, 2019 ..read more

PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT November 7, 2023 Denver, Colorado – Gallagher Transport International, Inc. (GTI), a leader in Customs and Logistics for over 30  years, is proud to announce its October 2023 acquisition of Gateway CHB, Ltd (Gateway), a company specializing in international customs clearances. Gateway is a 26-year-old company that is a licensed US Customs  Broker with a mission to create and manage distribution solutions for its customers, incorporating industry focused capabilities with its suite of transportation services to develop customized logistics solutions. The two compani ..read more