…here. To avoid paying back duties and possible penalties and fines, U.S. importers will want to step up their due diligence in confirming these details on NAFTA certificates of origin….
…Port Congestion Charge (PCS) (Hanjin Shipping) Congestion at ports rattles growers, importers and truckers (The Seattle Times) West Coast port slowdown raises fears of dockworker strike or lockout (LA Times)…
Long lines, equipment shortages, and recent labor disputes have ensnarled Southern California ports, severely limiting terminal productivity and compounding this summer’s congestion that has yet to be cleared. Gate turns…
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)…
…registration numbers. Submit the new registration numbers to your Customs broker as soon as possible to avoid FDA prior notice shipment delays in the new year. Food Facility Registration Requirements…
…Supported Software See CBP’s website, here, for the most up-to-date software requirements. The current supported software types include: Windows Vista Internet Explorer 7, 8, or 9 Java Runtime (JRE) Version-…
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…
…still be filed for these programs, though the filing deadline is shorter. CBP’s announcement represents a dynamic shift from long-standing practice; and as such, it’s important for importers to review…
…industry are struggling—intermodal truckers, railroads, ocean terminals, and ocean carriers. Intermodal Truckers We can start by understanding that there is a national shortage of truck drivers. This shortage is particularly…
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…
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