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Forced Labor and Informed Compliance
Have you taken reliable measures to ensure imported goods are not produced wholly or in part with convict labor, forced labor, and/or indentured labor (including forced or indentured child labor)? Informed Compliance Publication (ICP) – “Reason [...]
Read MoreDo I need an export license?
As the exporter, it is your responsibility to know your product and your customer, as these will determine your licensing obligations. Export License Factors There are 5 factors that determine your obligations under Section 732 [...]
Read MoreAntidumping and Countervailing Duties (AD/CVD)
Antidumping and countervailing duties are intended to counteract unfair trade practices. These duties are imposed when the Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that an imported product is being sold at an unfairly low price, such as when the [...]
Read MoreWhat Importers Should Know about Counterfeit Goods
The rise of e-commerce in recent years has also meant a rise in counterfeit imports. Learn about why counterfeit goods are dangerous and steps you can take to help prevent them. Is it illegal to import counterfeit goods? Yes. Be advised i [...]
Read MoreHow Do I Find Buyers for Exports?
Wondering how to find overseas buyers for exports or how to expand your existing list of overseas buyers? Here are some resources to help you develop your export program: Programs for Finding Overseas Buyers There are a variety of progr [...]
Read MoreWhy Do I Need a Customs Broker?
If your business is planning on importing a product, you’ve probably been told to work with a Customs broker (CHB). But what is a CHB, and do you really need one? What is a Customs broker? A Customs broker is a professional servic [...]
Read MoreReasonable Care
Are you exercising "reasonable care" as CBP Requires? "An importer of record’s failure to exercise reasonable care could delay release of the merchandise and, in some cases, could result in the imposition of penalties...One of the most signif [...]
Read MoreCBP Request for Information and Notice of Action
A CBP Form 28 is a Request for Information, and a CBP Form 29 is a Notice of Action. Learn what these Customs notices mean and how to respond. What do I do if CBP sends me a Request for Information or a Notice of Action? The shortest (and bes [...]
Read MoreEPA TSCA Title VI – Formaldehyde Emissions Standards
This post was originally published on 04/9/19 and has been updated to include additional information. TSCA Title VI In 2017, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) adopted regulations and policies regarding formaldehyde emissions s [...]
Read MoreBenefits of a Binding Ruling
What is a Binding Ruling? A binding ruling is an often underutilized tool that enables importers and other interested parties to get merchandise classification decisions from CBP that are binding on all future shipments of the product. An imp [...]
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