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Renew Free Trade Agreement Certificates For Duty Reduction And Elimination
Gloria Terhaar

With the end of the year quickly approaching, now is the time for importers and exporters to review, update and renew their blanket Free Trade Agreement …

October 11, 2016
CBP Liquidation Explained | Estimated And Actual Duty Costs
Gina Crews

It is common practice for Customs Brokers to invoice for projected duty, often listed as :estimated costs," on the invoice instead of the actual duty...

September 20, 2016
Are You Subject To A U.S. Customs Audit?
April Collier

All companies importing goods into the U.S. are subject to audit - no matter their size, scope of business, resident or non-resident importer...

August 30, 2016
Have You Received An Informed Compliance Letter From U.S. Customs?
April Collier

In an apparent effort to increase enforcement activities, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has been issuing Informed Compliance Notification (ICN) letters to a variety of importers lately with a subject line, Distribution of Informed Compliance Publications and Other Informative Documents.

August 16, 2016
Earn Credits Towards Your Professional Development With Pacific Customs Brokers
Adriana Petty

The responsibility of understanding and abiding by trade regulations falls upon all of us playing a part in global trade. We want to help your business import...

August 8, 2016
ACE Transition | Changes To FDA Entry Filing
Breanna Leininger

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now completed its transition to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). As a result, all goods…

June 14, 2016
The Potential Perils Of Anti-Dumping And Countervailing Duties
April Collier

As an importer of foreign goods coming into the commerce of the United States, you already know how complicated the import formalities can be, and…

January 19, 2016
6 Best Practices To Maximize NAFTA Trade Benefits
Taryn Hannah

As a business you have measured the pros and cons of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). You have asked...

October 27, 2015
How To Accurately Complete A NAFTA Certificate Of Origin
Gloria Terhaar

In January 1994, Canada, the United States and Mexico launched the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and formed the world's largest free trade …

October 13, 2015
How U.S. Exporters Can Access The Profitable Canadian Market
Gloria Terhaar

With a significant boost from consumer and business spending, there is a resurgence in the U.S. economy. Economists are encouraged by an increase in…

September 8, 2015