What do I do if CBP sends me a Request for Information or a Notice of Action? Shortest (and best) answer: notify your Customs broker immediately! CBP often does not send a courtesy copy of a CBP Form 28 or 29 to your Customs broker, and it [...]

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Learn what information CBP requires importers to include on their commercial invoices for proper classification, valuation, and to ensure that proper duties are paid. What to Include in Commercial Invoices 19 CFR § 141.86 covers "Con [...]

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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 [...]

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Summary of the UFLPA Implementing Section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act prohibits imports of products from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) of the People’s Republic of China due [...]

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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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Don't underpay or overpay in Customs duties! Importers need to know how to calculate the value of their goods in an international transaction, including additions and deductions that have to be factored into the valuation. In this post, we w [...]

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We've outlined a few areas for importers to consider how you can maintain more control over or even lower your shipping costs. Know Your Terms of Sale The terms of sale between a company and the foreign supplier affect th [...]

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The importer of record is ultimately responsible for exercising reasonable care in their supply chain. But as a full-service Customs broker and freight forwarder, we're here to help! An importer of record’s failure to exercise reasonable c [...]

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Every importer needs to be aware of the consequences of failing to be compliant with U.S. Customs' regulations. What are Customs Penalties and Fines For? Importing is a privilege that Customs can revoke. It can be revoked for repeated vio [...]

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