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Mandatory AES Filing For Used Vehicles Exported To Canada Effective April 5th
Gina Crews

AES filing is required for vehicles exiting the U.S. in accordance with The U.S. Census Bureau in concurrence with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP regulations.

March 28, 2014
Border Pro iPhone App For Carriers | 2014 Update
Jeff Bourassa

When launched on Jan 10, 2012, the Border Pro iPhone app for Highway Carriers was a first of its kind in North America. Pacific Customs Brokers designed …

February 26, 2014
A Look Back To Trade Regulations In 2013
Adriana Petty

This week we look back on what has been an active year in international trade and customs regulations. We have pulled together some...

January 5, 2014
Video | What Are the Benefits Of Using A Customs Broker?
Taryn Hannah

Instead of spending your time overseeing complex customs procedures, let the professionals leverage their experience to complete the job with accuracy …

November 12, 2013
Video | What Is The North American Free Trade Agreement?
Breanna Leininger

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), is a multilateral free trade agreement between the United States, Canada and Mexico. In this video we …

October 29, 2013
How The Federal Government Shutdown Will Affect Imports Into The United States
April Collier

Annual funding for the U.S. federal government expired on September 30 causing the government to  shutdown. U. S. Customs and Border Protection has ad …

October 1, 2013
Common Myth Dispelled: Your Customs Broker Needs To Be In Close Proximity
Breanna Leininger

Before modern technology took business and trade communications by storm, the proximity of your customs broker was a major determining factor in choosing …

August 6, 2013
Generalized System Of Preferences Set To Expire July 31, 2013
April Collier

According to The Office of the United States Trade Representative, "The U.S. Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) is a program designed to promote …

July 16, 2013
Are You At Risk For Losing Your Certification In C-TPAT?
April Collier

For those of us who are partners in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program, the prospect of having our certification suspended or revoked is not a pleasant one.

June 26, 2013
Full Enforcement Of Importer Security Filing (ISF) "10+2" Begins July 9, 2013
Breanna Leininger

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced that they will begin full enforcement of the Importer Security Filing (ISF) "10+2" on July 9th, …

June 24, 2013