What do cheese pizzas, closed-face sandwiches, cans, rabbits, and table salts have in common? They are all regulated by the FDA.

Topics: Supply Chain Management, Customs Broker

The Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) became law in July 2022.

Topics: Supply Chain Management, Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, freight forwarding

Topics: Supply Chain Management, Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, freight forwarding, 3PL

Topics: Supply Chain Management, freight forwarding

Importing and exporting carries risks, but who bears those risks depends on the chosen Incoterm.  

Topics: Supply Chain Management, Incoterms, incoterms 2020, import compliance

Are there calm waters or rolling waves ahead for shippers in Q3 and Q4 ocean freight markets?

Topics: Supply Chain Management, freight forwarding

Supply Chain Management is a key piece to any business that produces and imports goods.

Topics: Supply Chain Management, freight forwarding

US businesses that actively source raw materials, components, or finished goods from other countries must understand—and adhere to—the trade regulations for every country involved in their supply chain. Failure to do so can lead to fines and severe penalties.

Topics: Supply Chain Management, Customs Consulting, International Trade Compliance & Enforcement, trade compliance, import compliance, shipping compliance

Correctly classifying merchandise or products for import involves a sea of rules that govern import classifications.

These rules are often confusing and unclear, and doing this incorrectly can come at a hefty price. Binding rulings help clear up any confusion by providing classification and duty rates in advance.

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

Section 301 tariffs and, to a lesser extent, Section 232 duties make it more attractive for importers to gain the system. 

Topics: Supply Chain Management, Customs Consulting, International Trade Compliance & Enforcement, Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation

Most importers have had at least one CF-28 or CF-29 scare. Companies that haven’t most likely will at some point, as U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) cracks down on import compliance.

Topics: Supply Chain Management, Customs Consulting, International Trade Compliance & Enforcement, Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, CF29

Topics: Supply Chain Management, International Trade Compliance & Enforcement, Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, Freight Agents