Forced Labor, CBP, and the Solar Panel Surprise

In this week’s blog post, we talk about a situation that is unfolding currently where importers are discovering that their solar panel imports from India are being refused by the CBP on the grounds of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. Why are Indian solar panels being refused due to an act that specifically targets a region in China? And how can you avoid the same thing happening to your imports? All that and more is covered in this week’s post.

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Forced Labor, CBP, and the Solar Panel Surprise

Let’s imagine a scenario. You are a company that imports garments from a manufacturer in India, and right now there is something of a boom for your particular kind of garment. Someone famous wore one at a televised event, and now whatever it is you are making is the talk of the town. So, you ramp up production and begin importing them on a large scale from a factory that makes them in India.

The Downside Of Using Multiple Customs Brokers

When it comes to importing in the global marketplace, diversification is almost always viewed as a net positive. You are encouraged to make use of multiple suppliers, multiple modes of transport,

What is a Denied Party Screening?

If there is a recurring theme in international trade, it is almost certainly complexity. There are countless moving parts, niche rules, special considerations, and even strange corner cases that are all necessary for staying compliant while trading internationally. This often-moving target of compliance is what makes an extra pair of eyes so important for keeping your import business on the straight and narrow.

How to Contend with Unexpected Delays when Importing into the US

Let’s imagine a situation: You have been working on a new product for months, researching the rules for importing goods into the US, common mistakes to avoid when importing into the US, and what must be declared at US Customs. You put in the work and the preparation in an effort to best prepare yourself for the day it arrives.

Importing and Travelling with Dogs Into the US After August 1st.

Beginning on August 1st, 2024, stricter rules are coming into play regarding dogs crossing the border into the US. While this may seem largely irrelevant to standard US importers, these additional rules surrounding dogs may have a significant knock-on effect for your trade in ways that may not seem immediately obvious.

Without A Customs Bond, Your Goods Will Be Denied Into The U.S.

Among the most easily confused or missed of the import bonds, the Temporary Import Bond (TIB) is the perfect tool for a particular kind of import, namely, brief stays in the US with the intention of being returned within a set timeframe. Most famously, this bond is used for exhibitions, trade shows, repairs, and assembly.

Exhibiting In A U.S. Trade Show: Consider A Temporary Import Bond

Importing A Car Into The U.S. From Canada?

Importing a car into the U.S. from Canada, you first need to determine if the car is admissible into the United States. Canada allows for vehicles th …