C-TPAT and Canada’s PIP Joining Forces?

C-TPAT and Canada’s PIP Joining Forces?

During the latest Canadian Society of Customs Brokers National Conference, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) discussed implementing a new system that will require certain importer data to be electronically submitted in a specific timeframe. This will be similar to our Import Security Filing requirement for U.S. importers. When Canada deploys this new system, companies…

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Congress Adjusts Exporter Penalties

Congress Adjusts Exporter Penalties

Under the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 2015, Congress has mandated, effective August 1, 2016, a one-time catch-up adjustment to civil monetary penalties for export violations, in order to account for inflation. The last time such an increase occurred was in 1985. Going forward, it is important to note that these penalties are…

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