Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently announced the establishment of a mutual recognition agreement between Mexico and the United States, as of October 17, 2014. A mutual recognition agreement between the U.S. C-TPAT program and another country—in this case Mexico’s Tax Administration Service (SAT)—certifies that the foreign customs program’s requirements and regulations are similar to…
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This event has been canceled and will be rescheduled for another date. MGTA's Robert Stein will speak on November 19 at a half-day seminar on import compliance at the Comfort Inn & Suites in Watertown, NY. The seminar is sponsored by Jefferson County Economic Development and Mohawk Global Trade Advisors. Importing 101 November 19, 2014…
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By Jim Trubits Astute importers and exporters can benefit from the numerous duty avoidance, deferral, and recovery programs offered by U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP). Temporary Importation Bonds (TIB) are a great way to avoid paying thousands of dollars in duty. Here’s how it works: Under certain conditions, goods are imported into the U.S.—for…
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By Mike Frail, Senior Advisor As if export control reforms weren’t enough of a burden, U.S. exporters now have their plates pretty full with various sanctions imposed against Russia. U.S.-Russia relations have been strained since the annexation (or occupation) of Crimea, rebel fighting in eastern Ukraine, and the tragic downing of Malaysian Flight MH17. These…
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Due to a recent increase in the number of sea carriers found transporting wood packing material (WPM) that violates WPM standards—primarily while crossing the Mediterranean Sea—Customs & Border Protection has released a bulletin reminding importers to work to ensure that any WPM used has been effectively treated to prevent the introduction of invasive pests into…
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By Jim Trubits Many international buyers and sellers fail to recognize the positive financial outcomes that can be gained from a well thought out Incoterms strategy. Your methodology need not be complicated. It can be as simple as having a solid understanding of the role that risk plays in each Incoterms rule. Before expanding of…
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If my product is made in U.S., doesn't it automatically qualify for NAFTA/other free trade agreements? It is not a given that your product will meet one of the rules of origin that would allow it to qualify under a free trade agreement (FTA). Each FTA is designed to offer importer benefits for products that…
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Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently announced a mutual recognition agreement has been enacted between Israel and the United States as of June 27th, 2014. A mutual recognition agreement between the United States’ C-TPAT program and another country—in this case Israel’s Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program—certifies that the foreign customs program’s requirements and regulations are…
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Since its implementation in 2001, C-TPAT has historically been open to U.S importers. Customs & Border Protection has now released exporter eligibility requirements, meaning that U.S. exporters will have the opportunity to become C-TPAT certified. In order to become C-TPAT certified and start receiving C-TPAT benefits, exporters must do the following: Actively export out of…
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Holidays present logistics companies, manufacturers, and facilities with a difficult challenge: the closing of facilities for holiday vacations leave them highly vulnerable to theft. When facilities are shut down during this time, the risk of thieves accessing and stealing cargo increases greatly since facilities are left unattended. In order to prevent cargo loss and theft,…
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