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Over the last few years we have seen a steady increase in receiving files electronically. In the past, documents were sent to customs brokers primarily…

The Importer Security Filing (ISF) and Additional Carrier Requirements Rule, commonly known as "10+2", requires importers of cargo to file information …

On May 8, 2013, Pacific Customs Brokers attended the Annual Carriers Meeting hosted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and held at their facility …

Update (October 8, 2013): U. S. Customs and Border Protection will begin enforcement of the requirement to manifest and enter residual cargo beginning …

We can assist you with the steps in becoming a C-TPAT and/or a PIP member. The World Customs Organization (WCO) has stated that the "global trading sy …

In our 60 years we have helped a lot of businesses start out small, develop contracts, self-apply tariffs...

The U.S. Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) initiative that grants designated beneficiaries and…

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 the …

Biannual registration under Food Safety and Modernization Act extended to Jan. 31, 2013 by FDA. The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requires all …

As customs brokers for many importers who ship U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated products, Pacific Customs Brokers has been actively monitoring …