Winter Weather Delays Now an Even More Costly Problem
…from ocean carriers over the past two years is now beginning to have a major consequences. Software changes at ocean terminals, labor slowdowns, and frequent spikes in cargo volume from…
Labeling Children’s Products (Free Guide)
Children’s products are required to meet special safety standards before they can be imported or sold in the U.S. Importers and manufacturers of these products must also comply with additional…
Exporters Need to Be Prepared for Upcoming Control Reforms
…numbers and destination control statement. As always, regardless of whether you or your forwarder completes the AES filing, you, the exporter, should double check all AES filings. This is especially…
10 Truly Terrifying Trade Compliance Nightmares
…U.S. Customs pull your cargo for an intensive or stratified compliance exam. Being investigated by the Department of Justice for violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Being sued by…
Download Our Updated SLI Form
…better identification of ECCNs and exceptions/exemptions. 25) SME. (Significant Military Equipment) Added to identify the shipment as SME, a term used to designate articles on the U.S. Munitions List (USML)…
Part II: Will the Government Shutdown Affect My Freight?
…furloughed Websites Commerce Department’s website is offline. Schedule B Search Engine is online, here. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Website is online. Will continue investigations, prosecutions, and other activities…
Will the Government Shutdown Affect My Freight?
…means to them and their shipments. While some agencies that handle imports and exports are considered “essential,” others are not. Even employees of “essential” agencies, such as U.S. Customs &…
Why We’re Developing an Inland Container Port
…Provides a secure yard where high value goods can be staged Attracts distribution centers, export warehouse operations, truck to rail conversion, container freight station, cross docking, agricultural operations, and more…
At Risk for a Customs Exam?
…C-TPAT or other government security programs. Involvement in these programs reduces risk scores dramatically. Foreign importer. Customs raises the risk scores of non-resident importers. Importer of Record’s History. This is…
Mohawk Adds 4 Certified Customs Specialists
…The company recognizes the following employees for their recent accomplishments: Buffalo Office Chris Aquino, Import Coordinator Keith Bajor, Import Coordinator Syracuse Office Kelli Willets, Import Coordinator Christina Stasko, Import Coordinator…