31 03, 2024

Port of Baltimore and the Key Bridge Collapse: Impact on US Imports and Accessibility Challenges

By | 2024-03-31T13:49:30+00:00 March 31st, 2024|Imports, Logistics, Ocean Cargo, Shipping, Supply Chain, Trade, U.S. Customs|

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 [...]

27 03, 2024

US Customs Clearance for Automotive Parts

By | 2024-03-27T09:29:13+00:00 March 27th, 2024|Imports, Supply Chain, U.S. Customs|

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 [...]

7 03, 2024

10 Expert Tips: Effective Customs Compliance & Trade Efficiency

By | 2024-03-13T13:46:37+00:00 March 7th, 2024|Forms and Documents, Imports, Logistics, Shipping, Trade, U.S. Customs|

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 [...]

31 10, 2023

CBP to begin collecting import fees on pecans and Christmas trees

By | 2023-10-31T00:55:13+00:00 October 31st, 2023|Tariffs, U.S. Customs|

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 [...]

26 09, 2023

NCBFAA leads industrywide initiative to keep trade moving in the event of an Oct. 1 government shutdown

By | 2023-09-26T15:39:37+00:00 September 26th, 2023|Border Crossing, Imports, Shipping, Trade, U.S. Customs|

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 [...]

20 08, 2023

Huge increase proposed for AQI import fees

By | 2023-08-20T00:43:39+00:00 August 20th, 2023|Imports, Ocean Cargo, Shipping, U.S. Customs|

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 [...]

27 12, 2022

Customs broker permit user fees due for 2023

By | 2022-12-27T14:33:03+00:00 December 27th, 2022|U.S. Customs|

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced that annual user fee for the Customs Broker Permit held by customs brokers is due no later than Feb. 24, 2023. The amount due for the 2023 calendar year is $163.71 (up from $153.19.) The fee is assessed for each permit [...]

12 08, 2022

CBP user fees set to increase on Oct. 1, 2022

By | 2022-08-12T20:10:10+00:00 August 12th, 2022|Imports, Legislation, U.S. Customs|

U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has announced that it will be adjusting the customs user fees corresponding to the Consolidated Ombinus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) by 18.629% to adjust for inflation. The fee adjustments were mandated by the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act.) The adjusted fees will [...]

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