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Forced Labor, CBP, and the Solar Panel Surprise

Let’s imagine a scenario. You are a company that imports garments from a manufacturer in India, and right now there is something of a boom for your particular kind of garment. Someone famous wore one at a televised event, and now whatever it is you are making is the talk of the town. So, you ramp up production and begin importing them on a large scale from a factory that makes them in India.

Happy National Trucking Week to all our Friends on the Road!

For those who don’t know, this year, National Trucking Week runs from September 3rd to September 9th, 2024. This event is a national recognition of the drivers who put so much of themselves into their work, and we invite you all to join us in celebrating their work and national achievements!

The Downside Of Using Multiple Customs Brokers

When it comes to importing in the global marketplace, diversification is almost always viewed as a net positive. You are encouraged to make ...

What is a Denied Party Screening?

If there is a recurring theme in international trade, it is almost certainly complexity. There are countless moving parts, niche rules, special ...

CARM and The New E29B

The Customs procedures for temporary entry of goods into Canada, or as it’s better known, the E29B, are changing when CARM arrives. If you are a commercial importer ...

CBSA July 2024 Trade Verification Priorities List

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) recently released its verification priority list for July 2024. In this week’s post, we are going to give ...

What Is The Lacey Act?

The Lacey Act is a US declaration that is a joint effort between the Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the US Department of Interior’s Fish and Wildlife Service. The act helps to combat the illegal trafficking of wildlife, fish, and plants by

Importer Bonds Under Customs: Continuous Bonding Single Entries, CARM and the D120

Last week’s post dived into what it means to be a bonded carrier and the kinds of bonds that can matter most to those carriers. This week, we are going to take in