Informed compliance is a shared responsibility between Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the import community. CBP communicates its requirements to the trade, people, and businesses subject to...
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[Infographic] How New Consumer Shopping Patterns are Affecting the Supply Chain
Consumer trends and preferences evolve based on the environments they exist in. COVID-19’s impact on everyday routines has created a cause for examination across all aspects of the supply chain. As...
A Guide to Cargo Insurance for Personal Protective Equipment
Demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) has surged globally for general consumers and medical professionals alike. Many personal protective equipment suppliers are increasing the number and...
How to Import Personal Protective Equipment into the U.S.
The COVID-19 pandemic has driven a demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) for both healthcare professionals and the general public. For U.S. importers to avoid challenges and risks...
FDA Classifications for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
COVID-19 has caused a worldwide shortage of Personal Protective Equipment, and many are attempting to import these goods into the United States. When looking to import PPE, such as masks, it is...
The History of the Plimsoll Line
The Plimsoll Line is an internationally agreed-upon reference mark located on a ship’s hull that indicates the maximum depth a vessel may safely immerse when loaded with cargo. Globally, the...
U.S. Customs Authorization of 90-day Duty Deferral
On April 19, 2020, the President issued an executive order to temporarily extend deadlines for estimated duties, taxes, and fees for 90 days to provide relief for importers suffering significant...
Preparing for Supply Chain Disruption in the Wake of COVID-19
While imports of medical supplies and other essential health items are sharply increasing, orders for merchandise imports as a whole are being canceled, slowed down, or sent to warehouses for...
TRG in Quarantine – Onboarding During COVID-19
Entering into a career path after graduating from college is overwhelming enough for most new grads, but beginning a career path during the COVID-19 global crisis is a whole other story. My name is...