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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, …

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 …

Next month could prove to be a big month for importers who ship via ocean into the U.S. The final rule on the Importer Security Filing (ISF) is due to …