Revamped Customs Entry Checklist
Are you auditing your import entry files? Are the audits documented? Mohawk’s new and improved (and free) Customs Entry and Recordkeeping Checklist is here to help. Use our checklist to…
Importer Freebie: Customs Valuation Methods
…Customs expert, such as a Customs broker. Importers should always consult with their broker on matters of valuation to ensure their goods are properly appraised. Download: Customs Valuation Methods [pdf]…
Why Are Air Cargo Rates So High?
…20%,” according to Copeland. The impact of product launches for smartphone and tablet devices is so significant, that the Federal Reserve mentioned it in their quarterly report, writes Copeland. Supply…
No Sweat Country of Origin Decision Tree
…one. Before you can mark your goods, you need to determine their country of origin. This is where most importers baulk. How exactly does one determine country of origin? The…
The Compliance Gap
…medium size businesses. This past summer, American Shipper reported on a recent study that found 82% of surveyed firms worried about the impact of customs delays and penalties and nearly…
Attack of the Asia Gypsy Moth
Asian gypsy moths are invading ports across North America. Is this the plot of a campy monster movie? No. It’s reality. U.S. and Canadian authorities are reporting high numbers of…
Good News on East Coast Labor Talks
…If you have questions about this alert, please contact your Mohawk customer representative. More info ILA, USMX Report ‘Momentum’ on Talks | U.S. Maritime Alliance Related Keep labor strikes in…
Is This the Year of the Trucker?
…over 18% of FTL carriers report driver shortages. It is estimated that the driver turnover rate is currently averaging 88%. The situation could be even worse next year, when new…
Teach Yourself How to Read the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
…If you get it wrong, you could face serious penalties and fines from Customs. To get it right, you need to know how to read the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (known…
New Benefit Coming This January for C-TPAT
Members of the C-TPAT program have a new benefit coming their way this January, thanks to an agreement signed by U.S. and EU customs authorities. On May 4, customs officials…