Customs

Here are a few highlights of the key regulatory changes that took place over the course of 2022 that made an impact on U.S. imports and exports. Our trade compliance specialist sets out to help supply chain and logistics organizations manage each new twist and turn in the ever-changing field of compliance.

Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with Ben Bidwell, director of North American customs and compliance, for Minneapolis, Minn.-based global logistics services provider and freight forwarder C.H. Robinson (CHR), about the trade landscape as it relates to tariffs on various fronts, including: the United State Trade Representative (USTR) recently updating its tariff policy and reinstating 352 previously expired tariff exclusions in May, opening more than $1 billion in refund potential for importers through the end of this...

NetCHB’s service offerings helps customers streamline and automate customs filing processes and the declaration process for high volumes of e-commerce shipments in the U.S., according to a Descartes spokesperson.

Danbury, Conn.-based Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation, a global 3PL with a $3 billion-plus freight network, said this week that it is rolling out a new Laredo, Texas-based location, a main truck crossing point between the United States and Mexico.

Correcting Errors in U.S. Customs Entry Filings," details those options, and also sheds light on how a shipper can avoid making a mistake in the first place.

Most countries impose legal control on the export of goods from their jurisdictions, while international trade agreements often include additional regulations. However, failing to observe new laws and sanctions can have severe consequences for importers as well.

While the U.S. government has always prioritized protection of U.S. companies against imports that are sold at below market prices, or unfairly subsidized, the Trump administration clearly intends to raise the bar with regard to trade policy enforcement.

The software technology available for customs declarations has developed rapidly in recent years and opens up substantially expanded possibilities for the public authorities as well as importers and exporters.

Grosvenor International Systems is a leading provider of customs management solutions in the UK and European markets.

Improper tariff classification is a top reason why shipments are delayed at the border and can be a red flag for CBP agents in identifying potential audit candidates.

This new 109,000 square-foot facility, said Ryder, is less than five miles from the World Trade Bridge and is comprised of 6,400 square-feet of office space, 51 dock doors, two ramps, and 114 trailer spaces.

This is a watershed year for the digitization of global supply chains as companies respond to new initiatives enacted by governments and inter-governmental organizations. Those too timid to take the risk of making a mistake will simply lose out.

In this webinar, we'll unveil best practices to establish a world class logistics operation that improves safety, security, efficiency, and customer service levels at a lower cost.

Global trade bypasses international borders and cultural hurdles to unite countries by providing valuable resources and commodities to the people who need them.

While logistics managers may expect to see fewer proposed mega-trade deals under the new administration, analysts say that there will still be new markets opening up for both U.S. imports and exports this year. Regulatory obstacles remain, however, and logistics managers will have to remain vigilant when it comes to evaluating adaptive strategies.