When certificates and paperwork are missing or incorrect at Customs or other checkpoints along a shipping line, the consequences for noncompliance can include fines and delays that impact an importer’s bottom line.

All meat imports, whether clearing customs by truck or container, must go through the USDA meat inspection review process before they can be released for consumption.

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.

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.