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

Beginning on August 1st, new rules and regulations surrounding the importation of dogs into the US are changing. However, business owners, politicians, and travelers to the US have mounting concerns about this regulation update, as an unexpected knock-on effect could create significant headaches at the border. For all the details you need to know, be sure to read this week’s blog post.

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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 …

Bonds Part 3 - Temporary Import Bonds, E29Bs, and Carnets.

The last of our bonds series tackles one of the more niche uses for a Customs bond - the Temporary Import Bond (TIB) or, as its equivalent is known in Canada, the E29B. Essentially, these two allow importers to bring items into their respective countries that are intended to be exported unchanged after a brief period - with the notable exception of repairs and overhauls.

What Is The Lacey Act?

The Lacey Act is a US declaration that is a joint effort between the Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the US Department of Interior’s Fish and Wildlife Service. The act helps to combat the illegal trafficking of wildlife, fish, and plants by making importers declare further details about their imports if they include materials covered by the Lacey Act. It is particularly focused, in the case of commercial importers, on the importation of wood, plants, and wildlife that has been harvested illegally.

What Is The FDA, And What Is It Responsible For?

What is the FDA? The FDA, or the Food and Drug Administration, is the federal agency most responsible for ensuring that food, drugs, cosmetics, and other related items are safe, clean, and correctly labeled for human and pet