US and Canada have successfully been sharing Foreign Trade Data since January of 1990 after three years of challenges. The benefits: Increased Reliability of Export Data The Data Exchange significantly reduced the amount of non-reported exports on each side of the border. Reduced Burden of Exporters of Both Countries For 2012, U.S. exports to Canada totaled … [Read more...]
REMINDER: Customs ISF Penalty Enforcement effective July 9, 2013
REMINDER: Starting with Importer Security Filings (ISF) due on or after July 9, 2013, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will begin to use liquidated damages as an enforcement tool for compliance. The IMPORTER (not the shipper! ) is held responsible for filing ISF data on time and correctly. Possible ISF penalties (liquidated damages) can be incurred when the ISF is … [Read more...]
Truck Cargo Pre-inspection Pilot Beginning
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) began Phase I of a truck cargo pre-inspection pilot on June 17, 2013 at the Pacific Highway crossing. This pilot is a cooperative effort by CBP, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Public Safety Canada initiative. Phase I will determine the viability of assigning CBP officers to Canadian border crossings to pre-inspect southbound … [Read more...]
Next Phase of Importer Security Filing: Enforcement Process
CBP (Customs & Border protection) - Preparation for ISF Liquidated Damages Phase begins next month. CBP will begin the liquidated damages phase of ISF enforcement on July 9, 2013, adding to the use of manifest holds and non-intrusive inspections to enforce ISF compliance. In order to achieve maximum compliance with the least amount of disruption to the trade and to … [Read more...]
Undercover Agents Used in an Illegal Export Deal Involving Weapons
CYBER-STING NETS CHINESE NATIONAL IN ATTEMPT TO EXPORT SENSITIVE DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY Defendant Pleads Guilty After Evidence Reveals that He Attempted to Enlist Undercover Agents in Illegal Export Deal Involving Weapons-Grade Carbon Fiber Lisong Ma, a citizen of China, pled guilty to violating the International Emergency Economic Powers Act by attempting to export … [Read more...]