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...]
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...]
July 30 Filing Deadline for Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000 Claims
A notice published in the Federal Register on May 31, 2013 by U. S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) advises that any domestic producer who is entitled to file a claim under the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000 (CDSOA) needs to file their claim no later than July 30, 2013. The notice gives detailed instructions and requirements to be followed to ensure … [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...]