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What is the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act?
As of June 2022, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act went into effect and importers have already begun to feel the effects. On December 23, 2021, President Biden signed the Uyghur Forced Labor...
Calculating Bond Size for the Canadian D120 Customs Bond
There has been a lot of talk about the upcoming requirement for Canadian importers to secure their own bond, but how can bond size be calculated before the June 2022 date? As of June 2022, it will...
Are Your Goods Subject to the FDA?
Almost all food products imported into the U.S. are subject to review by the FDA. The decision to inspect the goods is based on:
Nature of the Product,
FDA Priorities,
Past History of the Commodity.
What is The Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)?
The Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) is a web-based system that the trade community uses to report imports and exports while the government determines admissibility. The ACE Secure Data Portal...
Airport Security Bond | Activity Code 11
When operating a business inside an airport behind secure lines, it is necessary to obtain both an airport security bond and a Customs access seal for security reasons. What is an Airport Security...
8 Things to Know When Importing Wine Into the U.S.
Those shipping wine to the United States will need to work with Customs to get it imported, and there are a few things to know about navigating this. The key to efficiently importing wine into the...
How to File an Importer Security Filing (ISF)
Also known as an Importer Security Filing, submitting an ISF is mandatory for those importing containerized cargo into the United States. What is an ISF? An ISF is required for containerized...
Why Is Importing EPA Commodities Risky?
There are certain risks involved when importing EPA commodities, so shippers must be aware of any regulations that could apply to their merchandise. The United States Environmental Protection Agency...
What is an Excise Tax?
An excise tax is a legislated tax on specific goods such as fuel, tobacco, and alcohol. The IRS establishes the amount of this tax, and CBP collects it on its behalf. When importing into the United...
Importing for Amazon | Due Diligence When Choosing a Supplier
FBA shippers need to perform due diligence before selecting a supplier. Performing due diligence can protect buyers from issues like loss and liability. Due diligence is an investigation of a...
What is an Import Penalty?
Inaccurate classification of goods, valuation of goods, country of origin, or goods not invoiced or declared can lead to CBP applying an import penalty on an importer. Import penalties are fines and...