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Category: Customs/Compliance

  • US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said it would block imports of cotton and products containing cotton from the Xinjiang region of China to help curb human rights violations. For importers trying to bring in cotton manufactured according to labor laws, ramped-up enforcement could mean an unexpected increase in inspections of shipments to determine place of origin.

    December 17, 2020

    Source of Origin Looms Large for Importers of Cotton Textiles and Apparel

  • A year-old EU-US dispute surrounding aircraft manufacturers has led to tariff countermeasures on both sides. Most recently, the EU imposed punitive duties beyond aircraft parts to include aluminum, bicycles, and other products. See how to prepare as customs duties evolve amid shifting politics.

    November 17, 2020

    How Countermeasures on Goods Impact a Shifting US-EU Trade Relationship

  • Customs complexity is bad enough, but with Brexit looming, there will be even more layers of documentation. Technology and expertise can help streamline the process and ensure accuracy, which can avert delays in shipping.

    November 12, 2020

    How Technology and Expertise Can Reduce Customs Complexity Ahead of Brexit

  • Customs blog 11-03-20

    November 4, 2020

    Declarations, Duties, and Drawback: Customs Brokers Streamline Trade with up to 99%+ Data Accuracy

  • Forward20 blog 10-8-20

    October 8, 2020

    Sneak Peek: Harnessing Supply Chain Data with Trade Technology

  • shippers declaration of dangerous goods blog 9-29-20

    October 1, 2020

    Shipper’s Declaration of Dangerous Goods Keeps Shipments on Track and Airplanes Safe

  • Brexit: Amid Change, Some Things Remain the Same

    August 19, 2020

    Brexit: Amid Change, Some Things Remain the Same

  • Amazon UK: How Sellers Should Prepare for the Brexit Deadline

    August 4, 2020

    Amazon UK: How Sellers Should Prepare for the Brexit Deadline

  • New USMCA Is Not the Old NAFTA: New Rules in Play for Importers

    July 9, 2020

    New USMCA Is Not the Old NAFTA: New Rules in Play for Importers

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