C-TPAT for Exporters
…result, U.S. importers are eligible for quicker clearances at the U.S. border and sometimes from the exporting EU country (such benefits usually require a separate treaty between the U.S. and…
Paying Antidumping Duties twice? There’s a Fix for That.
…submit a non-reimbursement certificate on time so you don’t pay antidumping duties twice. Importers can submit this certificate on paper or electronically via the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). It’s best…
7 Ways to Harness the Power of Foreign Trade Zones
More and more U.S. companies are using Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) to better manage their global supply chain costs. Here are seven advantages that showcase FTZ as a competitive alternative…
Tips and How To’s on New Lacey Declaration Form
…use metric units (kilograms or meters) instead of pieces and numbers DON’T use semi-colons when completing the electronic version of the form DO include the plant’s genus and species, and…
Commercial Invoice Must Haves
…Foreign seller’s name and address (if different from the manufacturer) U.S. buyer’s name and address (buyer can be foreign) U.S. consignee’s name and address (if different from the buyer) Adequate…
The Importance of Follow-Up on Corrective Action
If U.S. Customs issues you a corrective action, what should do? Should you a) make the correction as quickly as possible or b) do nothing? The answer: A. You should…
Dept. of Commerce’s Trade Finance Guide Gets to the Point and Keeps It Simple
…donation until the goods are received. Written for the benefit of U.S. exporters (though just as helpful to importers), the Trade Finance Guide uses a no-nonsense approach to urge companies…
Import Compliance and Customs Assists: What’s the Real Cost?
…products. Tools, dies, molds, and similar items used in producing the imported merchandise. Materials, components, parts, and similar items incorporated into the product. Merchandise consumed in producing the imported merchandise….
Protect Your Sources with a Vessel Manifest Confidentiality Request
…subscribing to an online database reporting service such as PIERS. If you want to protect your company’s product sourcing information from this type of disclosure, we urge you to file…
9 Essential Links for Compliance-Focused Importers and Exporters
…Duties, and click the most recent date. The next page will show a “Search Title” table. For information on U.S. Customs regulations (rules of origin, Customs bonds, quotas, marking, etc.)…