Are You Making This Mistake on Your SLI or EEI?
…may want to take a second look at why you’re making that choice. If it’s because you simply haven’t taken the time to seek out that information from your ultimate…
All About ACE
U.S. Customs recently released their ACEopedia to educate importers, exporters, and the trade community on current and upcoming capabilities of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). Those new or just getting…
Solve Your Shipping Disputes
Have a shipping dispute that you want resolved without lengthy and expensive litigation? Then consider taking advantage of one of the FMC’s free mediation services offered to the shipping public…
Three Financing Programs for Small Business Exporters
…fixed assets and working capital Eligibility: For small businesses expanding existing or developing new export markets. Borrowers must be able to demonstrate that loan proceeds will improve the company’s competitive…
Ew, Bugs! Preventing Pests When Importing Goods
…more about the threat from pests and proper WPM handling, please read, Let’s Get Serious About Wood Packaging Materials, written by Jim Trubits. Additionally, click here to read CBP’s bulletin….
Post-Entry Claims No Longer Allowed for Certain FTAs and Preference Programs
…no longer accept post-liquidation claims for certain free trade agreements (FTA) and preference programs. In a guidance letter issued on August 11, CBP clarified its policy on various post-importation mechanisms…
Transpacific Carriers Announce August 1 GRI
…low likelihood that terminals and truckers will able to handle all cargo within the provided free time. Cargo picked up after the last free day will be assessed demurrage. We…
What Do You Mean That’s Not How You NAFTA?
…of origin. For example, Customs will allow a producer to use non-originating materials if they satisfy a tariff shift transformation or meet a regional value content requirement under that FTA’s…
BIN: A C-TPAT Best Practice at the Port of Antwerp
…local police and the companies participating in BIN, thus opening lines of communication between these companies and law enforcement and allowing the two to work together to increase security and…
What’s NEXT for the National Export Initiative
…more markets through domestic infrastructure improvements. Expanding access to finance for U.S. businesses’ NEXT EXPORT TRANSACTION, helping more exporters obtain financing to meet international demand, and ensuring more companies know…