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Revisions are Coming: CTPAT (MSC) UPDATES

Posted by Kim M. Caywood-Pierce on 12/19/18 9:35 AM
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Topics: Customs Consulting, International Trade Compliance & Enforcement

The Past, the Present & the Future of Tariffs

Posted by David Laroche on 12/11/18 2:13 PM

Back in July, Deringer's Director of Sales and Marketing, Jack Bender, wrote an article for SupplyChainBrain explaining the potential impacts of the tariffs that were recently put in place by the Trump Administration.  As 2019 quickly approaches, let's take a look back and see which predictions of Jack's have come to pass and which ones appear to be taking effect in the near future.

It is important to note that the landscape of international trade is constantly evolving, so be sure your compliance program is solid to ensure you are fully prepared for the changing import and export duties.

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Topics: International Trade Compliance & Enforcement

De Minimis and Valuation: Known Trade Compliance Risk Areas

Posted by Rachael Sink on 11/6/18 1:00 PM

Known trade compliance risk areas can take many forms and often require multi-disciplined specialists to help keep you in compliance. As you know, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP or Customs) is responsible for enforcing compliance at all ports of entry—and there are areas that are well-known in the trade community for being at risk for noncompliance.

De Minimis, Customs valuation, and duty rate are three known areas that receive added scrutiny from CBP. 

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Topics: Customs Consulting, International Trade Compliance & Enforcement

How to Further Reduce International Trade Risks

Posted by Rachael Sink on 10/23/18 1:00 PM

You've got a fantastic trade compliance program, and now you want to improve your efforts even more. You can do that! The voluntary Importer Self Assessment (ISA) program can help you to reduce international trade risks further and provide actual benefits .

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Topics: Customs Consulting, International Trade Compliance & Enforcement

Compliance: Demonstrate Reasonable Care and Be Better Prepared

Posted by Rachael Sink on 10/15/18 1:15 PM

You have a trade compliance program and your team works well, but to reach the next level, compliance must become an  integral part of everyday business.

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Topics: International Trade Compliance & Enforcement

6 Steps to Reduce and Consolidate Your List of Approved Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders

Posted by Rachael Sink on 9/5/18 5:15 PM

You're a trade compliance team of a few, or maybe just one, and you've been tasked with reducing and consolidating the number of Customs brokers and freight forwarders used throughout the company. After all, consistency and compliance are imperative. Once the list of providers is pared down, you will be dispersing the preferred list company-wide.

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Topics: International Trade Compliance & Enforcement

It Started Out Like Any Other Import, but the Country of Origin was Forgotten

Posted by Rachael Sink on 8/16/18 1:23 PM

This fictitious US manufacturer, Let's Pretend Business, expanded their business. To do so, they began to import new goods into the United States.

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Topics: Supply Chain Management, International Trade Compliance & Enforcement

When the HTS System Sends You Running for Cover

Posted by Rachael Sink on 8/9/18 11:15 AM

You don't have to run for cover, we've got your back. Let us help you understand what an HTS is and what it means for your imports.  What is the United States Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USHTS, or HTS, and sometimes referred to as HS or Harmonized System)?

All goods imported require classifying. By classification, we mean that every product is assigned a number - that number has different sections separated by a period. Each section means something different.

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Topics: Customs Consulting, International Trade Compliance & Enforcement

Importing Restricted Products, Mission Impossible? Maybe Not.

Posted by Rachael Sink on 7/26/18 1:17 PM

Importing restricted products into the U.S. is achievable. With certain documentation, companies can ensure their goods clear U.S. Customs at the port of entry.

Some items are not permitted into the United States under any circumstances. These goods are often referred to as "prohibited items." Importing such products is illegal, resulting in sharp penalties and other costly consequences.

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Topics: Supply Chain Management, International Trade Compliance & Enforcement

Found US Import Entry Errors? Submit a Prior Disclosure.

Posted by Rachael Sink on 7/20/18 10:00 AM

Finding your way around US Customs compliance isn't easy. There are many regulations and laws to abide. Sometimes you detect errors on your entries, and they must be corrected right away. Submitting a prior disclosure is not only the best way, but maybe the only way to communicate to CBP as you detect errors.

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Topics: Customs Consulting, International Trade Compliance & Enforcement

Protect Your Brand from Intellectual Property Infringement

Posted by Rachael Sink on 7/6/18 2:54 PM

First of all, you don't want to be the one caught importing counterfeit or pirated goods. Period. It's a huge industry, and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and other developed countries enforcement professionals are cracking down. Heavy fines and even criminal charges can be filed against importers who engage in intellectual property right infringement.

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Topics: Supply Chain Management, Customs Consulting, International Trade Compliance & Enforcement

Considering Tariff Engineering? Read this first.

Posted by Rachael Sink on 6/27/18 3:28 PM

Does it work? Can I do it legally? With the right precautions, yes, so let's get down to business.

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Topics: Customs Consulting, International Trade Compliance & Enforcement

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