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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, [...]

Free supply chain fraud & integrity webinar tomorrow 5/17

From our friends at the United States Fashion Industry Association: International supply chains are made up of a diverse range of actors including contract/joint-venture/owned manufacturers; transportation providers, warehouse operators; customs brokers; and related and third party distributors. Cases of bribery, [...]

Importer’s lament: “Why isn’t my release visible to my carrier?”

  Nic Adams, CustomsNow‘s Vice President, Client Services, offers guidance for importers who are frustrated that their carriers don’t seem to have visibility to shipment releases even when there is a CBP release on the cargo: I have a Customs release, [...]

ACE Portal: Updated CBP guidance for veterans and newcomers

  US Customs has updated web content to help users better understand the ACE Secure Data Portal —  perfect for members with existing portal access, and new trade members who are looking to gain access to the ACE Portal. The [...]

EPA imports: New enforcement of HTS flagging kicks in on 5/18

From CSMS #17-000253: On May 18, 2017, the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) flagging for all Environmental Protection Agency programs for all filers will be enforced. Once the flags are enforced, the filer will either need to file the required information [...]

LA trade professionals – don’t miss this Trade Week event on 5/18!

Orange County World Trade Week Breakfast & Forum has quickly become one of the foremost trade events in Southern California. Businesses of all sizes will find value in the event’s content and attendee network. Additionally, access to decision makers – [...]