Customs Brokerage News

  • Global Trade Compliance

    Global Trade Compliance

    The laws of importing for countries when dealing with global trade compliance are diverse.  This can be a confusing and challenging process, but governmental agencies like The U.S. Customs Border […]

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  • Construction of the panama Cnanal

    The Panama Canal Expansion

    The Panama Canal expansion is expected to play a vital part in the global trade industry.  The expansion of the Panama Canal to the US will determine which of the […]

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    A Primer on Customs Bonded Warehousing

    Customs bonded warehousing is secured areas where imported dutiable merchandise may be stored, staged, or undergo manufacturing operations without payment of duty for up to 5 years from the date […]

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  • First Aid Kitr

    Importing Medical Devices: 3 Classes You Should Know

    Did you know that importing medical devices in the three classes must meet all Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations prior to being imported into the United States? If you’re […]

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  • Homeland Security

    Homeland Security: Keeping the Border Safe

    The Department of Homeland Security is responsible for keeping the border safe from potential threats. Homeland Security works closely with the the U.S. Customs Border Protection to enforce strict rules […]

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  • Customs Brokerage

    Customs Brokerage Terminology

    Customs brokers have a wealth of knowledge and on a daily basis they deal with terminology that might be foreign to the average importer, especially to those just getting started. […]

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  • Protecting plants and wildlife

    Protect Wildlife and Plants: The Lacey Act

    Wildlife and plants are two commodities that are traded every day. Unfortunately, sometimes these commodities are illegally taken, possessed, transported or sold. This has been an issue since the early […]

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    Supply Chain Savings Opportunities

    A cost-effective supply chain means success to your business. There are a variety of steps you can take to ensure your supply chain is operating successfully. Sometimes it’s what you’re […]

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  • RED CAR

    Importing a Vehicle into the U.S.

    If you are interested in importing a vehicle into the U.S., you need to ensure that you are in compliance with the requirements and regulations of The Environmental Protection Agency […]

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