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Duty Drawback: Are You Eligible for a Rebate?

Posted by Christy Gustafson on 5/25/18 3:45 PM

Drawback, a.k.a, duty drawback was initially established in 1789 as an export incentive program to promote U.S. innovation and manufacturing around the world. 229 years later, after several revisions, it's still in effect!

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Topics: Customs Consulting, International Trade Compliance & Enforcement

Compliance, Colleagues, and Communication

Posted by Rachael Sink on 5/18/18 4:04 PM

Compliance, Colleagues, Communication

Gaining buy-in to a trade compliance program  may seem like a daunting task, but do not worry, it is possible to achieve.

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Topics: International Trade Compliance & Enforcement

Trade Wars & Proclamations: What It Means to the Average Importer

Posted by Mike Lahar on 4/18/18 6:30 PM

Since the beginning of 2018, President Trump has issued three proclamations to address an imbalance in unfair trade practices. While mainly targeted at China, the second of the three actions has taken a protectionist stance on a global basis for the U.S. steel and aluminum industry. Heavy tariffs have been levied against many steel and aluminum products under Section 232 of the Trade Act of 1974 with more coming under, the now pending, Section 301 duties.

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Topics: International Trade Compliance & Enforcement

Compliance: If you've got it, flaunt it!

Posted by Tammy Flanders Hetrick on 1/11/18 2:22 PM

Want to get me going? Tell me compliance is a necessary evil.

Necessary? Sure. Evil? Only if you lack imagination and ingenuity!

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Topics: International Trade Compliance & Enforcement

The Five W's of BKIP

Posted by Rachael Sink on 11/14/17 11:12 AM

If you believe knowledge is power, then partnering with your broker in the Broker-Known Importer Program (BKIP) is your answer. As an importer, you are required to provide detailed information regarding your goods when bringing them into the United States. Software and electronic communications are available in the marketplace to make the Customs clearance process more seamless and efficient. However, importers can also participate in voluntary programs to help prevent delays in the Customs clearance of their goods.

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Topics: International Trade Compliance & Enforcement

CX & eCommerce: Changing EVERYTHING You Ever Knew About Supply Chain

Posted by Rachael Sink on 11/8/17 10:09 AM

Customer experience (CX) and eCommerce is revolutionizing the supply chain. Determining how to deliver an end-to-end experience for your customer smoothly will improve profits. Overall, the industry agrees that the customer's experience is a top priority - especially for retailers. The Internet of Things (IoT) and supply chain management tactics are making progress in these days of rapid change.

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Topics: Supply Chain Management, International Trade Compliance & Enforcement, Warehousing & Distribution

What has Changed Since FSVP Implementation?

Posted by Mike Lahar on 10/18/17 9:15 AM

Food Sorting.jpgReporting requirements for the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) became mandatory on May 30, 2017. Although the initial struggle to comply with the new program has greatly diminished, there is still room for improvement. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) completed only a few FSVP audits in the U.S. Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2017, so importers should expect that FY 2018 will bring with it the promise for a larger number of reviews.

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Topics: International Trade Compliance & Enforcement

CTPAT Conference 2017: Building on the Past - Innovating for the Future

Posted by Kim M. Caywood-Pierce on 10/11/17 9:26 AM

 

Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) is a voluntary public-private partnership program that was implemented as a cargo safety and enforcement strategy following the September 11th terror attacks. More than 11,400 certified companies in the trade community currently participate in the program, and that number continues to grow.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) held the 2017 CTPAT conference in the Detroit Metropolitan Area at the end of August. The current Director of CTPAT, Elizabeth Schmelzinger, was among the speakers during the general session. In addition to rolling out the updated name and logo, CTPAT – Your Supply Chain’s Strongest Link, Ms. Schmelzinger was excited to offer insight into program changes and ways that the security profile is being modernized as we look to the future.

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Topics: International Trade Compliance & Enforcement

EAPA Sets the Stage for Antidumping and Countervailing Evasion

Posted by Mike Lahar on 10/9/17 1:18 PM

The Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) is a section of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act (TFTEA) of 2015 that sets established rules, regulations, and procedures regarding antidumping (AD) and countervailing (CV) allegations. Any 'interested party' can submit an electronic allegation (e-allegation) and report the evasion violations via EAPA. However specific documentation requirements must be met, including:

  • Meeting the definition of an interested party;
  • A statutory description of covered merchandise and AD/CVD order;
  • Demonstrate that AD/CVD evasion has occurred.
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Topics: Customs Consulting, International Trade Compliance & Enforcement

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