U. S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) working with French Customs seized 480 shipments of potentially harmful counterfeit electronic components between Nov. 1, 2012 to April 30. This was a bilateral intellectual property rights enforcement operation that targeted counterfeit critical computer and other electronic equipment. Some this components included: semiconductors, … [Read more...]
C-TPAT: Reporting Suspicious Activities, Anomalies, and Security Breaches
A recent bulletin from C-TPAT [Customs- Trade Partnership Against Terrorism] reminds participants that an integral part of the program is the willingness to share information about potential threats or security breaches within the supply chain. Through this publication, C-TPAT is highlighting the importance, reminds participants of the requirement, and encourages Partner … [Read more...]
“Go Global Webinar Series” – It’s Free!
If you want to expand globally, consider exporting. It is a great opportunity to increase sales. The Census Bureau has partnered with other government agencies to bring to you this free Go Global Webinar Series. Each webinar is led by financial, regulatory, and trade experts and focuses on different topics – from picking your market, accessing trade data, learning about … [Read more...]
DHS and Turkish Customs Working Together
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Turkish Customs Ministry are working on efforts to secure and facilitate legitimate trade and travel. They have started the discussion on how customs agencies can partner with industry through programs such as Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT). There was also dialogue about identifying high risk cargo and … [Read more...]
Advice for New Importers
If you are considering becoming an importer, the first thing you should do is familiarize yourself with all of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP ) policies and procedures before actually importing your goods. Will you need a license to import? CBP does not require an importer to have a license or permit, but other agencies may require a permit, license, or other … [Read more...]