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USMCA Effective Date | Is The Deal Done?
Jan Brock

In the USMCA Details blog you learned what is new in the revised North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). This includes the changes to the auto industry …

October 25, 2018
USMCA Details | United States Mexico Canada Agreement | NAFTA 2.0
Jan Brock

USMCA | The U.S., Mexico and Canada reached a revamped NAFTA deal in the 11th hour on Sunday September 30th, 2018. NAFTA 2.0 has been renamed the United States Mexico Canada Agreement.

October 4, 2018
U.S. Customs To Pilot Test Blockchain Viability
Gina Crews

In September 2018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will start pilot testing the viability of blockchain technology in international trade. On …

August 22, 2018
7 Reasons To Invest In Customs Compliance Education
Adriana Petty

With today's fast paced business climate time is limited and precious. There is always a long list of tasks to accomplish, why would you...

August 22, 2018
FDA Food Facility Registration Renewal Opens October 1st 2018
April Collier

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) improves the registration process by ensuring, among other things, that the FDA has accurate...

August 14, 2018
How The Proposed Tariffs Affect You In The U.S.-China Trade War
Misty Gibbins

For the second time in July the U.S. government has placed additional tariffs on products exported from China and imported into the U.S...

July 12, 2018
U.S. Customs And Border Protection Makes Changes To The In-Bond Process
Misty Gibbins

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published a final rule entitled "Changes to the In-Bond Process", which incorporated several...

July 5, 2018
Possible Trade War: U.S. and Canada
Jan Brock

On June 1, 2018, the U.S. committed to a 25% tariff on imports of steel and 10% tariff on aluminum, on the European Union, Canada and Mexico. The tari …

June 8, 2018
Foreign Supplier Verification Program FAQ
Misty Gibbins

What is the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP)? FSVP is a program set in place by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This requires...

May 14, 2018
How To Become A Trusted Trader To Improve Your Customs Clearances
Jan Brock

What Is A Trusted Trader Program? Trusted trader programs, otherwise known as, Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) programs create...

April 30, 2018