CBP Seeks to Curb Illicit e-Commerce Traffic

CBP Seeks to Curb Illicit e-Commerce Traffic

With more and more consumers turning to the Internet for shopping, the wave of e-commerce shipments entering the U.S. from abroad has increased exponentially over ... Read More
FDA Announces New Food Export Certification Program

FDA Announces New Food Export Certification Program

Beginning October 1, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will start collecting fees for new export certifications on foods for human consumption.  The program ... Read More
The New National Defense Authorization Act:  How Will it Affect U.S. Exporters?

The New National Defense Authorization Act: How Will it Affect U.S. Exporters?

On August 13, President Trump signed into law the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019, which includes both the ... Read More
CBP Releases Proposed Updates to Minimum Security Criteria for CTPAT

CBP Releases Proposed Updates to Minimum Security Criteria for CTPAT

U.S. Customs and Border Protection currently released proposed modifications to the Minimum Security Criteria (MSC) for the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT).  The updated ... Read More
To Brexit or Not to Brexit?

To Brexit or Not to Brexit?

To Brexit or Not to Brexit? That is the question.  And chances have increased dramatically for the UK to stay in the European Union after ... Read More
CBP’s Expanded Influence on Exports

CBP’s Expanded Influence on Exports

By: Megan Montgomery | Executive Vice President of the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America |  U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has ... Read More
The Top Five Customs and Trade Issues for 2018

The Top Five Customs and Trade Issues for 2018

Lenny Feldman, Senior Member | Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg Trade Report Importers, customs brokers, and supply chain service providers are likely to see important changes ... Read More
The New Year Brings Higher U.S. Customs Fees

The New Year Brings Higher U.S. Customs Fees

While the passage of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) brings forth much-needed enhancement plan to improve the national surface infrastructure, U.S. Customs ... Read More
Take Advantage of the New Broker-Known Importer Program Certification

Take Advantage of the New Broker-Known Importer Program Certification

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the implementation of a new Broker-Known Importer Program (BKIP).  BKIP is a completely voluntary program designed for regular ... Read More