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3 Conditions Of Use For US T&E Bonds

Do you need to route your shipments through the US to keep them moving? There are various reasons that a ground carrier may need to take this action including road closures, dimensional or weight restrictions. Whatever the reason may be, here are a few conditions of use for US Transportation and Exportation (T&E) Bonds that may help you determine if routing your load through the US is a feasible option.

5 Tips To Save On Import Costs

It’s not often that a service provider will tell you how not to pay as much for their services, but when they do, we all sit up a little straighter and pay attention. Such is the topic of today’s blog on how to reduce your import costs with these 5 tips.

Dos And Don'ts Of Section 301

Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 allows the US Trade Representative (USTR) to investigate and increase tariffs or impose trade sanctions on countries whose trade practices are deemed discriminatory to US commerce. It reaches beyond the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), to give the US authority to penalize importers of foreign goods. This legislation allows the US to enforce their rights under bilateral or multilateral trade agreements.

Import Detentions and Seizures: What You Need to Know to Avoid Heartbreaking and Expensive Problems

When US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) concludes that an examination of imported goods for trade compliance is in order, the

Lacey Act Phase 6 In Force October 2021

If you import, export, transport, sell, receive or acquire goods made up of plant or wood products grown or manufactured outside of the US, then you are likely following the implementation of the Lacey Act. Currently, the Lacey Act implementation is in Phase 5, but will enter Phase 6 on October 1st, of this year. Keep reading to understand what this means to your business and the additional steps you will need to take.

Understanding Trade Deficits and Surpluses

Canada and other countries are constantly negotiating and renegotiating trade deals to gain economic advantage in the global economy. A basic understanding of some of the terminology surrounding trade can benefit our understanding of some of the trade deals in the news today.

Increased Enforcement On “Made In USA” Claims

We have all seen the “Made in USA” stamp or label affixed to goods purchased around the world. Although the label is intended to be used to identify goods as meeting the Rule of Origin, it has also morphed into a mark of quality goods resulting in its use for sales purposes. We feel good about purchasing these goods because they are helping our economy and employing our residents. However, in recent months the Federal Trade Commission has ascertained that there is “rampant fraud” in the use of these labels and state that “violators essentially faced no consequences.” This has sparked impending rules on such claims with steep penalties for those who use them fraudulently.

Understanding And Avoiding AES Export Violations

As a US exporter, you must know that US federal law requires “that prior to an international shipment, you may need to file your export transaction electronically. This electronic filing is referred to as Electronic Export Information (EEI) filing, and is required when the value of the commodity classified under each individual Schedule B number is over $2,500 USD, or if an export license is required.” The EEI is the export data that must be filed through the Automated Export System (AES) by the US exporter, who is now known as the US Principal Party in Interest (USPPI). The USPPI is the party that receives the major benefit (usually money) of the export transaction. As indicated below, the US Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) require an AES filing for exports to anywhere other than Canada (unless an export license is required).