Live the Montana Dream with the TRG Team!
Offering insight into the world of International Trade, believe it or not, Trade Risk Guaranty (TRG) is located in the Gallatin Valley of Bozeman, Montana. The downtown location is a hop, skip and a jump away from Bridger Bowl, Moonlight Basin and Big Sky Ski Facilities. Fishing, hiking, camping and many other outdoor activities are available to you out your backdoor. Filled with an office of outdoor enthusiasts, a few perks to employment at TRG include; powder days on the slopes and summer fishing and hiking team trips.
As the leader in direct marketing of do-it-yourself trade facilitation products, TRG is thriving and continues to look for competitive, motivated employees to participate in the success of this niche market. If you are looking for a career in a vigorous and fast-paced industry, employment with TRG is what you are looking for. Go Global in Montana!
We are currently accepting applications for the following Ongoing Openings:
Full-Time Sales Executives: Are you looking for a job in Montana that pays based on performance and provides you with few added perks along the way?
Position Description: TRG is looking to employ full-time sales executives with the highest caliber of talent. A TRG sales executive is hired to market, via all approved and encouraged marketing strategies, to the best of their ability, the products available through TRG, and to continuously learn and become more knowledgeable about the products of TRG, and to provide our prospects and customers the highest level of service by being courteous, respectful, efficient and helpful.
Requirements: 2+ years of sales experience
Expected compensation: This is a full commission telemarketing position. A successful employee in this position should expect to earn $30,-40,000 in compensation in the first year and those with superior performance should expect to earn in the $45-60,000+ range. With any commission based sales position, the reward is based on the commitment. Quarterly sales incentives are designed to reward the top performing sales producers.
Benefits:
Paid Vacation
Personal Leave Time
Casual Dress
401K Retirement Plan
Quarterly Sales Incentives
Paid Company Holidays
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
A Big City Career without the Big City
Please send resumes and cover letters electronically to jleary@traderiskguaranty.com, or via mail to:
Jena Leary
TRG
140 East Main Street, Suite G
Bozeman, MT 59715
Visit http://www.bozemanchamber.com for information on Bozeman Montana.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
Thank you for registering to access Eagle Eye Reporting!
Trade Risk Guaranty has invested in software that connects with U.S. Customs’ database allowing us to download proprietal and highly secured information. Access to Entry information is available only to TRG bond holders. Importers may access information only for their company’s bond with prior registration authorization. Eagle Eye Reporting provides information about:
Importer Bond Status (which will be covered at the end of this presentation)
Entry Status Report
Supplemental Duty Bills
Liquidated Damages Penalties
Let’s get started!
Log-in to Eagle Eye. (on Home Page, look at the top right corner for LogIn)
ENTRY STATUS REPORT:
Reflects the status of entries under each import bond. Allows you to see each entry number, entry date & status, import value, estimated duty, liquidation date & amount per bond per importer.
Entry Number – any entry filed under your TRG bond
Importer Number – Importer of Record number (IOR), tax ID or employer identification number (EIN). If an importer has affiliated companies, such as a DBA business with a different IOR, each number must be entered to Eagle Eye reporting separately.
Date Range – this is optional. If no dates are inserted, the report will give results for the life of the TRG bond.
Report Options:
* Liquidated * Unliquidated * Suspended * All Entries
TRG Entry Status report will include entry information such as:
Entry Date
Import Value
Estimated and Liquidated Duty
Liquidation Date
Entry Detail Summary is accessed by clicking on the red Entry Number.
Export TRG reports. Eagle Eye reports can be downloaded into Excel or Adobe pdf formats.
Eagle Eye VALUE: Importers can obtain a list of entries to review duty, taxes and fees. Unliquidated entries are an outstanding financial obligation to be anticipated. Suspended entries, those put ‘on hold’ until rulings are determined for final duty amounts, should be scrutinized. Suspended entries may require future additional collection of duty upon liquidation and can take years to liquidate.
Helpful links:
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/ports/
Each port has a link to view the list of broker contacts in that area.
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/priority_trade/add_cvd/adcvd_pti.xml
SUPPLEMENTAL DUTY BILLS
Includes information on additional duty bills issued for anti-dumping or countervailing duty, change in classification (HTS), or miscellaneous fees or debit vouchers. Timely response is required to avoid national sanction.
Bills may be issued for:
Anti-dumping or countervailing duty owed upon liquidated of entry
Classification or Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) calculation differences
Miscellaneous – various fees, debit vouchers, etc.
Eagle Eye VALUE: It is recommended that each bill is reviewed for accuracy. If an Importer or their broker feels there is reasonable argument against the additional duties demanded, a formal Protest (CF-19) must be filed within 180 days. Customs’ decision on protests may take months or years to be processed.
Pink invoices are sent via mail by Customs to importers every 30 days until the bill has been paid. It is recommended that bills are paid in full within the first month of receipt to avoid interest accrual. If protested and approved, the payment is refunded including interest to the Importer.
Helpful link:
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/priority_trade/revenue/bill_payments_sanctions/
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES PENALTIES
Liquidated Damages Penalty Notices are issued by Customs’ port office of Fines, Penalties and Forfeitures. They can carry extremely high fines! These are time-sensitive and require resolution of noncompliance along with petition or payment, or both. Failure to comply will result in bond termination and may affect an Importer’s compliance rating. Moreover, violations can alert Customs to initiate heavy scrutiny of all entries.
A penalty notice may be issued for any Code of Federal Regulation or United States code violation.
Common violations include:
Failure or untimely payment of duty or entry paperwork
Failure or untimely electronic filing of ISF
Non-compliance with FDA refusal of goods or redelivery requirements
Non-compliance with carrier bonded merchandise in transit requirements
Eagle Eye VALUE: Timely and complete resolution of entry violations is more than handling an incident; it is a reflection of your overall business practices. Investigation of the source of a violation results in an opportunity to make improvements in supply chain management and increased efficiency. Successfully petitioned penalties have resulted in either complete cancellation of the penalties or by reducing fines up to 97%.
Helpful links:
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/priority_trade/penalties/
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/cargo_security/carriers/security_filing/
EAGLE EYE CLAIMS
As surety agent for our clients’ import bonds, Trade Risk Guaranty is routinely notified via Eagle Eye downloads about Supplemental Duty Bills and Liquidated Damages Penalty Notices issued by Customs against our clients’ bonds.
As part of our service to you, our Claims Department emails notification and an Eagle Eye Report of Supplemental Duty Bills or Liquidated Damages to importers so the obligation may be addressed in a timely manner. Our courtesy reports are a back-up to Customs’ notices and reassurance that TRG is ready to help with resources and information to resolve matters.
Our Claims Analyst reviews each report and is available to assist importers and their agents, broker, freight forwarder or attorney, by facilitating prompt and thorough resolution with U.S. Customs.
Our goal is to provide each of our customers with a resource dedicated to helping to ensure smooth sailing in the world of importation!
Please visit the link below to view a recording of our Eagle Eye Webinar
http://www.4shared.com/video/zp5JXcVN/2010-06-29_1202_Eagle_Eye_Impo.html
Trade Risk Guaranty has invested in software that connects with U.S. Customs’ database allowing us to download proprietal and highly secured information. Access to Entry information is available only to TRG bond holders. Importers may access information only for their company’s bond with prior registration authorization. Eagle Eye Reporting provides information about:
Importer Bond Status (which will be covered at the end of this presentation)
Entry Status Report
Supplemental Duty Bills
Liquidated Damages Penalties
Let’s get started!
Log-in to Eagle Eye. (on Home Page, look at the top right corner for LogIn)
ENTRY STATUS REPORT:
Reflects the status of entries under each import bond. Allows you to see each entry number, entry date & status, import value, estimated duty, liquidation date & amount per bond per importer.
Entry Number – any entry filed under your TRG bond
Importer Number – Importer of Record number (IOR), tax ID or employer identification number (EIN). If an importer has affiliated companies, such as a DBA business with a different IOR, each number must be entered to Eagle Eye reporting separately.
Date Range – this is optional. If no dates are inserted, the report will give results for the life of the TRG bond.
Report Options:
* Liquidated * Unliquidated * Suspended * All Entries
TRG Entry Status report will include entry information such as:
Entry Date
Import Value
Estimated and Liquidated Duty
Liquidation Date
Entry Detail Summary is accessed by clicking on the red Entry Number.
Export TRG reports. Eagle Eye reports can be downloaded into Excel or Adobe pdf formats.
Eagle Eye VALUE: Importers can obtain a list of entries to review duty, taxes and fees. Unliquidated entries are an outstanding financial obligation to be anticipated. Suspended entries, those put ‘on hold’ until rulings are determined for final duty amounts, should be scrutinized. Suspended entries may require future additional collection of duty upon liquidation and can take years to liquidate.
Helpful links:
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/ports/
Each port has a link to view the list of broker contacts in that area.
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/priority_trade/add_cvd/adcvd_pti.xml
SUPPLEMENTAL DUTY BILLS
Includes information on additional duty bills issued for anti-dumping or countervailing duty, change in classification (HTS), or miscellaneous fees or debit vouchers. Timely response is required to avoid national sanction.
Bills may be issued for:
Anti-dumping or countervailing duty owed upon liquidated of entry
Classification or Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) calculation differences
Miscellaneous – various fees, debit vouchers, etc.
Eagle Eye VALUE: It is recommended that each bill is reviewed for accuracy. If an Importer or their broker feels there is reasonable argument against the additional duties demanded, a formal Protest (CF-19) must be filed within 180 days. Customs’ decision on protests may take months or years to be processed.
Pink invoices are sent via mail by Customs to importers every 30 days until the bill has been paid. It is recommended that bills are paid in full within the first month of receipt to avoid interest accrual. If protested and approved, the payment is refunded including interest to the Importer.
Helpful link:
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/priority_trade/revenue/bill_payments_sanctions/
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES PENALTIES
Liquidated Damages Penalty Notices are issued by Customs’ port office of Fines, Penalties and Forfeitures. They can carry extremely high fines! These are time-sensitive and require resolution of noncompliance along with petition or payment, or both. Failure to comply will result in bond termination and may affect an Importer’s compliance rating. Moreover, violations can alert Customs to initiate heavy scrutiny of all entries.
A penalty notice may be issued for any Code of Federal Regulation or United States code violation.
Common violations include:
Failure or untimely payment of duty or entry paperwork
Failure or untimely electronic filing of ISF
Non-compliance with FDA refusal of goods or redelivery requirements
Non-compliance with carrier bonded merchandise in transit requirements
Eagle Eye VALUE: Timely and complete resolution of entry violations is more than handling an incident; it is a reflection of your overall business practices. Investigation of the source of a violation results in an opportunity to make improvements in supply chain management and increased efficiency. Successfully petitioned penalties have resulted in either complete cancellation of the penalties or by reducing fines up to 97%.
Helpful links:
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/priority_trade/penalties/
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/cargo_security/carriers/security_filing/
EAGLE EYE CLAIMS
As surety agent for our clients’ import bonds, Trade Risk Guaranty is routinely notified via Eagle Eye downloads about Supplemental Duty Bills and Liquidated Damages Penalty Notices issued by Customs against our clients’ bonds.
As part of our service to you, our Claims Department emails notification and an Eagle Eye Report of Supplemental Duty Bills or Liquidated Damages to importers so the obligation may be addressed in a timely manner. Our courtesy reports are a back-up to Customs’ notices and reassurance that TRG is ready to help with resources and information to resolve matters.
Our Claims Analyst reviews each report and is available to assist importers and their agents, broker, freight forwarder or attorney, by facilitating prompt and thorough resolution with U.S. Customs.
Our goal is to provide each of our customers with a resource dedicated to helping to ensure smooth sailing in the world of importation!
Please visit the link below to view a recording of our Eagle Eye Webinar
http://www.4shared.com/video/zp5JXcVN/2010-06-29_1202_Eagle_Eye_Impo.html
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Monitor Your 10+2 ISF Penalties for Free with Eagle Eye - Free Webinar
TRG Bond™ is hosting a free webinar on “Eagle EyeSM: Resolve import related problems faster and easier”.
Register today: Tuesday, June 29th 1pm CT https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/827215339
Eagle EyeSM is a free service made available by TRG Bond™ to all Customs bond clients. As a TRG Bond™ customer you now have access to fast, accurate, private and easily accessible information regarding your import entries; whenever and wherever you have an Internet connection. Eagle EyeSM allows you access to timely information about your entry without you having to track it down.
Not only does this tool, take information directly from U.S. Customs and streamline the data for your review, TRG Bond™ is here to help you understand the data. As our client we want you to maintain the highest level of Customs compliance you can. Many of our users indicate they have access to this vital information on Eagle EyeSM well before they are notified by their customs broker.
Kathryn Cody, TRG Bond’s™ in-house claims specialist will discuss:
- Eagle Eye Reporting Capabilities
o Supplemental duty bills
o Entry status reports
o Customs bond data
o 10+2 ISF & Import Entry penalties
- Using your data to answer these common questions
o Do I have any duties owed to Customs?
o Which broker filed this entry?
o How much customs bond coverage to I have?
o What entries are not yet liquidated?
o What port did my entry come into?
o What is the estimated duty I paid last year?
o What did I pay to clear Customs last year?
- How to activate your Eagle EyeSM account
- Non – Customers: How to apply for a Customs bond with TRG Bond™
About TRG Bond™
Since 1991 TRG Bond™ has been specializing in providing Customs bonds, direct filing, and cargo insurance direct to importers. Our bonds are underwritten by Hanover Insurance (A.M. Best Rated A). This is the identical bond you now carry and your customs broker/FF may continue to clear your entries. More than 6,000 companies, including K-Mart, Sears, Kawasaki and Bosch, save every year by using TRG Bond™.
Register today: Tuesday, June 29th 1pm CT https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/827215339
Register today: Tuesday, June 29th 1pm CT https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/827215339
Eagle EyeSM is a free service made available by TRG Bond™ to all Customs bond clients. As a TRG Bond™ customer you now have access to fast, accurate, private and easily accessible information regarding your import entries; whenever and wherever you have an Internet connection. Eagle EyeSM allows you access to timely information about your entry without you having to track it down.
Not only does this tool, take information directly from U.S. Customs and streamline the data for your review, TRG Bond™ is here to help you understand the data. As our client we want you to maintain the highest level of Customs compliance you can. Many of our users indicate they have access to this vital information on Eagle EyeSM well before they are notified by their customs broker.
Kathryn Cody, TRG Bond’s™ in-house claims specialist will discuss:
- Eagle Eye Reporting Capabilities
o Supplemental duty bills
o Entry status reports
o Customs bond data
o 10+2 ISF & Import Entry penalties
- Using your data to answer these common questions
o Do I have any duties owed to Customs?
o Which broker filed this entry?
o How much customs bond coverage to I have?
o What entries are not yet liquidated?
o What port did my entry come into?
o What is the estimated duty I paid last year?
o What did I pay to clear Customs last year?
- How to activate your Eagle EyeSM account
- Non – Customers: How to apply for a Customs bond with TRG Bond™
About TRG Bond™
Since 1991 TRG Bond™ has been specializing in providing Customs bonds, direct filing, and cargo insurance direct to importers. Our bonds are underwritten by Hanover Insurance (A.M. Best Rated A). This is the identical bond you now carry and your customs broker/FF may continue to clear your entries. More than 6,000 companies, including K-Mart, Sears, Kawasaki and Bosch, save every year by using TRG Bond™.
Register today: Tuesday, June 29th 1pm CT https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/827215339
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Tips for Importer Security Filing Success
As you know, Importer Security Filing (10+2 ISF) is a government mandate requiring importers to file additional data elements for all shipments entering the U.S. via ocean cargo.
Tips for your Importer Security Filing success!
As you continue to improve your ISF program to avoid the $5,000 penalties, please review these helpful tips. If you are using a broker/freight forwarder or you are filing direct, keep these in mind.
• Evaluate your ISF record: Have you requested your ISF progress report? Whoever is filing your ISF should provide you with a copy of this report that comes directly from U.S. Customs (CBP). If your ISF filer has not done so already, request this from him/her or contact me to see how you can request this directly from CBP. See an example ISF report here.
• Always File: You are better off filing late than not filing at all. Your policies and procedures should make sure that each ocean shipment has an ISF filed 24 hours prior to the departure of the vessel OR sooner. However, should an ISF be missed, your policies should ensure that an ISF is filed as soon as possible before the ship reaches the port of arrival.
• Keep Notes: Make sure that you and/or your filer maintain detailed records of everything done in order to file an accurate and timely ISF. Should mitigation need to take place for an ISF, CBP will want to see that you performed due diligence to file correctly and on-time.
• Ask Questions: The more you understand the process, the smoother the filing will go. In most cases, you are doing the majority of the ISF filing and your filer is simply hitting the transmit button. It is up to you to be aware of problems that may occur. Review our FAQs here.
• Evaluate resources: Should you find that your ISF compliance is below par and your costs to import are increasing due to ISF penalties, look into the other options available. I’d be happy to discuss in detail with you the pros of direct filing and see where you will be able to decrease your costs while increasing your compliance.
Tips for your Importer Security Filing success!
As you continue to improve your ISF program to avoid the $5,000 penalties, please review these helpful tips. If you are using a broker/freight forwarder or you are filing direct, keep these in mind.
• Evaluate your ISF record: Have you requested your ISF progress report? Whoever is filing your ISF should provide you with a copy of this report that comes directly from U.S. Customs (CBP). If your ISF filer has not done so already, request this from him/her or contact me to see how you can request this directly from CBP. See an example ISF report here.
• Always File: You are better off filing late than not filing at all. Your policies and procedures should make sure that each ocean shipment has an ISF filed 24 hours prior to the departure of the vessel OR sooner. However, should an ISF be missed, your policies should ensure that an ISF is filed as soon as possible before the ship reaches the port of arrival.
• Keep Notes: Make sure that you and/or your filer maintain detailed records of everything done in order to file an accurate and timely ISF. Should mitigation need to take place for an ISF, CBP will want to see that you performed due diligence to file correctly and on-time.
• Ask Questions: The more you understand the process, the smoother the filing will go. In most cases, you are doing the majority of the ISF filing and your filer is simply hitting the transmit button. It is up to you to be aware of problems that may occur. Review our FAQs here.
• Evaluate resources: Should you find that your ISF compliance is below par and your costs to import are increasing due to ISF penalties, look into the other options available. I’d be happy to discuss in detail with you the pros of direct filing and see where you will be able to decrease your costs while increasing your compliance.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Purchase a Continuous Bond for Importer Security Filing
January 26th 2010 marked the official implementation of Importer Security Filing. Beginning this day all importers filing an ISF on their ocean cargo must have appropriate new bonding in place.
If…
1) You have a shipment entering the U.S. via ocean goods in the next year, and
2) You import using single transaction Customs bonds
…now is the time for you to take a look into purchasing a continuous import bond.
Multiple Single Entry Bonds or 1 Continuous Bond?
In the past, it was more economical for low volume importers to purchase single entry bonds. However, U.S. Customs is now requiring that if a single transaction bond is used to clear the entry an additional single entry ISF bond to be place. This increases the costs of single entry transactions; however, TRG has the solution.
Since 1991, TRG has provided continuous Customs bonds direct to importers. The continuous import bond will cover every shipment over a one year period (both entry and ISF). Call us today to see how you can save.
Applying for Continuous bond is easy.
Send TRG a completed 1 page application and Power of Attorney form,
TRG will contact you with any changes needed on the application,
TRG will place the bond with U.S. Customs,
You will provide your broker (or whomever clears your entries) with the new bond number.
It’s really that simple to decrease your import costs! Don’t pay the high costs of single entry bonds. If you are interested in obtain a continuous bond, please contact TRG or apply online today!
If…
1) You have a shipment entering the U.S. via ocean goods in the next year, and
2) You import using single transaction Customs bonds
…now is the time for you to take a look into purchasing a continuous import bond.
Multiple Single Entry Bonds or 1 Continuous Bond?
In the past, it was more economical for low volume importers to purchase single entry bonds. However, U.S. Customs is now requiring that if a single transaction bond is used to clear the entry an additional single entry ISF bond to be place. This increases the costs of single entry transactions; however, TRG has the solution.
Since 1991, TRG has provided continuous Customs bonds direct to importers. The continuous import bond will cover every shipment over a one year period (both entry and ISF). Call us today to see how you can save.
Applying for Continuous bond is easy.
Send TRG a completed 1 page application and Power of Attorney form,
TRG will contact you with any changes needed on the application,
TRG will place the bond with U.S. Customs,
You will provide your broker (or whomever clears your entries) with the new bond number.
It’s really that simple to decrease your import costs! Don’t pay the high costs of single entry bonds. If you are interested in obtain a continuous bond, please contact TRG or apply online today!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Meet Trade Innovations l Supply Chain Security Consultants
Trade Innovations, a partner of TRG Direct, was launched as a practical alternative to traditional consulting and law firms. Since the company's founding in 2005, they have steadily built a portfolio of satisfied clients. Through carefully crafted strategic alliances they have the ability to provide world class service in the areas of customs and import compliance consulting, export compliance, training, C-TPAT programs, surety bonds, direct-filing of customs entries and Importer Security Filings (ISFs), marine insurance, and carnets.
To commemorate the company's 5 year anniversary Trade Innovations recently refreshed and updated their web site (www.tradeinnovations.com). In addition to their Blog, they added all of today's social media links so now you can follow Trade Innovations on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Make sure to visit them online and sign up for their monthly newsletter. It is full of insightful information.
To commemorate the company's 5 year anniversary Trade Innovations recently refreshed and updated their web site (www.tradeinnovations.com). In addition to their Blog, they added all of today's social media links so now you can follow Trade Innovations on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Make sure to visit them online and sign up for their monthly newsletter. It is full of insightful information.
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