What is ACE? ACE = Automated Commercial Environment (from the CBP) The Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) is the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) commercial trade processing system designed to automate border processing, to enhance border security and foster our Nation's economic security through lawful international trade and travel. ACE is part of a … [Read more...]
Trade Compliance – NAFTA Recordkeeping
NAFTA Recordkeeping for Importers & Exporters For Importers: Importers must maintain NAFTA Certificates of Origin and other related records for five years after the date of entry. These records must be maintained in the U.S. For Exporters or Producers : Exporters and domestic producers that complete and sign NAFTA Certificates of Origin must maintain NAFTA … [Read more...]
Trade Compliance – Recordkeeping for Importers
Trade Compliance - Recordkeeping for Importers CBP (U.S. Customs and Border Protection) Regulations: 19 CFR Parts 163 and 181 What Records Must be Kept for CBP? All records and data required for the entry of merchandise, whether or not required for presentation at time of entry, and Records listed on the (a)(1)(A) list, for example: Invoices Bills of … [Read more...]
Reasonable Care Checklist: Miscellaneous
This is the next Reasonable Care Checklist: Miscellaneous -> Reminder for this series: Reasonable care is an explicit responsibility on the part of the importer. 1. Have you assured that your merchandise complies with other agencies’ requirements (e.g., FDA, EPA, DOT, CPSC, FTC, Agriculture, etc.) and obtained licenses or permits, if required, from them? 2. … [Read more...]
Reasonable Care Checklists: Intellectual Property Rights
This is the next Reasonable Care Checklist: Intellectual Property Rights ~ Reminder for this series: Reasonable care is an explicit responsibility on the part of the importer. Basic Question: Have you determined whether your merchandise or its packaging use any trademarks or copyrighted material or are patented? If so, can you establish that you have a legal right to import … [Read more...]