Year: 2017

CustomsNow to sponsor at AAEI Conference in Austin, Texas – June 20-22nd!

The AAEI 96th Annual Conference & Expo officially kicks off June 20th, in Austin, Texas and   CustomsNow™ is excited to be a sponsor! CNI’s Karin Smith (CEO), Cynthia Schenk (VP Sales) and   Nic Adams (VP Client Services) will be there, so  please [...]

The Evolution of CBP’s Centers of Excellence and Expertise (CEE) – did you know you were participating?

CBP’s Centers of Excellence and Expertise (‘CEE’) continue to evolve and the Trade received an update during CBP’s recent Trade Symposium.  Breakout sessions were held throughout the second day with representatives from all 10 CEE’s. Following is a recap from [...]

W Coast Trade Symposium recap: E-commerce is THE hot topic

  CustomsNow attended CBP’s West Coast Trade Symposium last week in Phoenix.  The theme was “Looking Ahead Together: What’s Next for Trade?”  Generally, CBP stated that they would continue to focus on the Priority Trade Issues, as well as the [...]

Free JOC webcast: Case study of Top 100 importers

The annual Top 100 Importers and Exporters report is one of the most extensive products The Journal of Commerce produces. Based on exclusive research, it analyzes the largest global companies shipping containerized goods to and from the US — essential [...]

Target CEO blasts border adjustment tax at House hearing: ‘Americans will pay more’

From RetailDive.com: The House of Representatives’ Ways and Means committee on Tuesday called on five experts — including Target CEO Brian Cornell and former President/CEO of Wal-Mart U.S. William Simon — to testify on the impacts of the Trump Administration’s proposed border [...]

Register now for reduced rate for 2017 G.TEC event in Long Beach!

There’s still time to register for the reduced, advance rate for NCBFAA Educational Institute’s 2017 Global Trade Educational Conference (G.TEC)! This year’s event will be held August 7-8 in beautiful Long Beach, CA.  G.TEC gathers professionals from all facets of the [...]

US Fish & Wildlife Service even regulates “pearl parties”

Importing oysters for a “pearl party”?  Better read this…. [...]Read More... from US Fish & Wildlife Service even regulates “pearl parties”

CBP clears up guidance for air split shipments

  In CSMS #17-000279, US Customs has clarified the process for air split shipments: CBP regulations require that all cargo arriving on split conveyances be entered in the air manifest system. The carrier is required to manifest the air waybill, [...]