How Important is it to Screen Your Suppliers? Ask ZTE.

How Important is it to Screen Your Suppliers? Ask ZTE.

I recently took an Uber in New York City and noticed that the drivers tend to have their smartphones mounted on their dash to allow them to use city maps. What humored me was seeing that my driver didn’t have the most common iPhone or Samsung Galaxy device, instead he had a Zhongxing Telecommunications Equipment…

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Frustrated by C-TPAT? You’re Not Alone

Frustrated by C-TPAT? You’re Not Alone

Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) has undergone numerous changes since its inception in 2001, the last major change being the release of Portal 2.0. Unfortunately, 2.0 resulted in a portal that was not intuitive, in addition to being plagued with glitches. To add to the frustration, the security profiles in the portal contain criteria that…

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Changes Allow for Duty Free Return of Foreign Goods

Changes Allow for Duty Free Return of Foreign Goods

For years, U.S. buyers have found it difficult to return imported articles when products come in damaged or erroneously shipped. In the case of a return, importers have been required to pay additional duties and Merchandise Processing Fees (MPF) upon re-importation. With that being said, there is good news for importers. Recent changes to U.S.…

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