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If you are importing into the U.S., you will likely undergo a review by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This review could be in the form of...

A de minimis shipment commonly referred to as Section 321, allows for goods valued at $800 USD or less, to enter duty-free into the U.S. Under this le …

In 2010, during one of our first U.S. Customs Compliance seminars, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) identified the 5 most common mistakes to a …

This is a light hearted, quick story about international flower delivery. It represents a very real question that we were asked here at Pacific Customs Brokers...

Since shortly after September 11, 2001, amazingly over sixteen years ago, we have all heard the buzz about the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT).

How to stay informed and get involved in the NAFTA conversation. Sometimes we come across the most interesting people when we are researching the ?S …

Access to everything you need to know about the basics of importing commercial goods - the RIGHT way - plus the bonus of professional...

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 …

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...

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