So You Want to Be a Customs Broker?
6/23/2008 - by John Goodrich So you want to become a customs broker? What? Are you crazy? Do you know what becoming a broker holds for your future? Well let me tell you!
The Quest for the Next Pet Rock
6/16/2008 - by Kelby Woodard The Chinese built giant nine-masted ships that traversed the China Sea and explored such distant lands as Ceylon and the East Coast of the African continent. Their ability to master the seas and find new trading partners during the 14th Century signified an important shift in global trade. A couple of hundred years later, Columbus sailed the ocean blue and proved that the world was round. This ability to circumnavigate the globe would, of course, come in quite handy in subsequent years. It would also create one of the greatest opportunities for economic growth that the world has ever seen: the desire to find the next ‘pet rock’ at the best price possible.
Progress: “10+2” Inches Forward
6/9/2008 - by John Goodrich You might recall I have been alerting you over the past year to the pending rules regarding the importer security filing (ISF) and additional carrier requirements. These have come to be known as “10+2.” At the end of May and beginning of June, CBP released nine draft security filing transactions sets that will be used for the required electronic filing of “10+2.”
Dual-Use Export Initiative
6/2/2008 - by Richard Palaikis In the conduct of international trade export transactions, any company that is considering exporting goods and services from the United States to a foreign end-user must be aware of the various export regulations that govern certain types of sensitive technological goods, as well as the consequences that would be imposed upon discovery of a violation by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Completing the NAFTA Certificate of Origin—Part 2
5/19/2008 - by Sue Senger Upon ratification of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canada, Mexico and the United States created a uniform Certificate of Origin to certify that goods imported into their territories qualify for preferential tariff treatment.
Market Opportunities in Mexico: Marketing in Mexico
5/12/2008 - by Prema Nakra In 1994, Mexico joined a North American Free Trade Area. The underlying agreement commonly referred to as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was signed by the United States, Mexico and Canada amid heated controversy in all three countries. Looking back it can be argued that ultimately the free trade agreement has brought economic benefits to all three countries. In this last of my three part series on Mexico, I will offer some strategies and suggestions for successfully marketing in Mexico.
Understanding Priority Trade Issues: It’s Not Paranoia if Customs Really Is Singling You Out!
5/5/2008 - by John Goodrich The old joke states: “You’re not paranoid. The whole world really is out to get you!” From a Customs perspective, that statement is a little strong. Despite our perceptions, Customs has no sinister motive to scrutinize you or your company. CBP is looking for compliance with regulations. It might be the case, however, that your company truly is subject to a higher level of scrutiny than other companies.
Electronically Submitting Your Shipper’s Export Declaration
4/28/2008 - by Richard Palaikis The Automated Export System (AES) was implemented to provide an alternative method for exporters to submit their Shipper’s Export Declarations (SEDs) as well as ensure compliance with the applicable laws governing the exportation of merchandise, improve the collection of statistical information pertaining to exports, and to improve the level of customer service amongst the members of the international trade community.
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