Most importers only see two moments in the import journey: when a shipment leaves the supplier and when it arrives at their warehouse. Everything in between feels like a black box. But in 2025, that “black box” is where most risks actually live. With the end of the De Minimis [...]
The United States is one of the largest import markets globally. From electronics to apparel, billions of dollars’ worth of goods enter the country each month. However, with opportunity comes complexity. Every product has its own customs requirements, regulations, and challenges that importers need to manage. In this article, we [...]
In today's fast-paced world, every delay in your supply chain can affect your business's bottom line. Getting your products from the supplier to your warehouse on time is crucial. Yet, customs delays at the U.S. border often stand in the way. Understanding and overcoming these hurdles is key to keeping [...]
Impact on US Imports and Accessibility Challenges The closure of the Port of Baltimore due to the Key Bridge collapse presents significant challenges for US imports, particularly those destined for the East Coast. As one of the largest ro-ro ports in the United States, Baltimore handles a substantial portion of [...]
Importing car parts into the USA involves several steps and adherence to regulations set by various federal agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Transportation (DOT), and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Here's an overview of the process and when specific forms such as the EPA [...]
In today’s interconnected global marketplace, businesses who need to navigate their goods through customs must be aware of ever-changing customs regulations, trade policies, and compliance requirements to optimize efficiency and mitigate risks. To help businesses thrive, we've curated 10 expert tips from seasoned trade professionals. From active engagement in industry [...]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is running a test to allow for the payment of certain commercial vessel taxes and fees with electronic methods, including credit cards. Payment can be made through the existing Mobile Collections & Receipts (MCR) system's payment portal at eCBP or at the port of [...]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will begin collecting import fees on pecans and Christmas trees on Nov. 5 after the issue that had been preventing the fee updates in ACE CERT has been resolved. The impacted tariffs are as follows: Pecans 0802991000 – In-shell pecans ($0.2 per pound) 0802991500 [...]
Taking no chances with what appears to be increasingly likely a federal government shutdown starting Oct. 1, the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) is leading an effort among 40 other trade associations to develop a comprehensive strategy with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other Partner [...]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is proposing to significantly increase the fees for its AQI program, which assures that cargo and passenger baggage entering the country is inspected for plant pests and potential sources of animal diseases that could affect U.S. agriculture, trade [...]
