West Coast Port: Congestion Surcharges & Customs Guidelines on Diversions Congestion Surcharges From JOC.com: U.S. Federal Maritime Commission [FMC] Chairman Mario Cordero said that they have contacted the container lines this week for specifics on their planned congestion surcharges prior to potential work stoppages at West Coast ports. “What we want to make sure … [Read more...]
Importer of Record
Importer of Record You may have heard the term “Importer of Record (IOR)” before, but what does that really mean? Per the Business Dictionary, the definition is below: Customs term for the entity responsible for (1) ensuring the imported goods comply with local laws and regulations, (2) filing a completed duty entry and associated documents and (3) paying the assessed … [Read more...]
New Partnerships Enhance Import Border Management
New Partnerships Enhance Import Border Management U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced additions to the Commercial Targeting and Analysis Center (CTAC): U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) They will be partnering with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and seven other … [Read more...]
Using Informant: Importer Charged $1.2 Million For Underpaying Duties
Using Informant: Importer Charged $1.2 Million For Underpaying Duties Bizlink Technology, an importer of computer cable assemblies located in California, has paid $1.2 million to settle charges that it violated the civil False Claims Act by underpaying customs duties owed on goods imported from China. Based on information from a former manager, Bizlink underpaid customs … [Read more...]
Connecticut Resident Indicted for Shipping Sensitive Documents to Iran
FORMER CONNECTICUT RESIDENT INDICTED FOR ATTEMPTING TO SHIP SENSITIVE MILITARY DOCUMENTS TO IRAN MOZAFFAR KHAZAEE, formerly of Manchester, Conn., was formally charged with interstate transportation of stolen property, after he attempted to ship to Iran proprietary material relating to military jet engines and the U.S. Air Force’s F35 Joint Strike Fighter program that he had … [Read more...]