Valentines Day Logistics Someone deeply concerned with Logistics and Supply Chain worries when there is weather concerns and delivery time for Valentines Day. From Forbes: According to IPSOS floral tracking study, cut, fresh flowers take center stage for three holidays: Christmas, Mother's Day and Valentine's Day. The US imported 976 million cut flower stems in advance … [Read more...]
From CBP: Information & Guidance for Goods Returning to the U.S.
From CBP: Information & Guidance for Goods Returning to the U.S. From the CBP (U.S. Customs & Border Protection) issued a CSMS #17-000046 on January 31, 2017: The intention is to provide information concerning the documents that may be requested when reviewing duty free claims under subheading 9801.00.10. Background On April 25, 2016, a change to the … [Read more...]
Clothing importer, manufacturer to pay $13 million fine for evading customs duties
Clothing importer, manufacturer to pay $13 million fine for evading customs duties A China-based clothing manufacturer agreed to pay more than $13 million for engaging in a double invoicing scheme to defraud the United States out of millions of dollars in customs duties. The civil settlement is the result of an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s … [Read more...]
Updated Importer Security Filing (ISF) Enforcement – June 30th
Updated Importer Security Filing (ISF) Enforcement - June 30th There is new ISF enforcement that will be applicable for all cargoes on the water on or after June 30, 2016: Per CSMS #16-000499, Customs & Border Protection (CBP) at U.S. ports is no longer required to send requests for liquidated damages (LD) to its Headquarters for approval. Non-compliant Importer … [Read more...]
ACE: Fourth Phase Set for July 23
ACE: Fourth Phase Set for July 23 U.S. Customs and Border Protection has announced that on July 23rd the the fourth phase of the transition will take place from the Automated Commercial System (ACS) to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). Effective: July 23, 2016. ACE will be the sole CBP-authorized EDI system for processing electronic entry and entry summary … [Read more...]