Strike to Ensue Next Week for Spanish Dockworkers
June 02, 2017.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
The dockworkers’ union announced they will officially go on strike for three days next week, starting June 5, 2017. These strikes are set for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and could lead to future walkouts. The strike is in objection to the government’s strategy to loosen the limitations of...
Read MoreIt’s Buggy Out There
May 31, 2017.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
Typically, when one thinks about the responsibilities of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), eliminating insects doesn’t readily come to mind as one of their duties. However, the agency recently intercepted a shipment containing a species of long-horned beetles and globular springtail insects at the Charleston Seaport....
Read MoreBrazil Port Strike
May 23, 2017.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
A Customs strike at all major Brazilian ports began on Monday May, 22 2017. Brazilian customs audit inspectors have decided to strike as a result of a delay in the approval of the Provisional Measure n.765/2016. The greatest impact will be to those shipments that face inspection by moving through the...
Read MoreLaredo World Trade Bridge Closed
May 22, 2017.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
Cargo movement at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo is currently temporarily suspended, with all commercial freight being rerouted to the Colombia Bridge. On Sunday May, 21 a severe storm swept through the area leaving a path of power outages, flooding and structural damage. As the World Trade Bridge is...
Read MoreSave More on Re-Import Utilizing 9801.00.10
May 08, 2017.
Trade Publications
Background On April 25, 2017 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released a Cargo Systems Message that amended HTSUS Subheading 9801.00.10. In short, the amendment expands the provision to include all products exported from the United States and returned regardless of country of origin. The modification is good news to US manufactures...
Read MoreNew Executive Orders Highlight Trade Enforcement
April 11, 2017.
Trade Publications
As alluded to in the earliest days of the Trump Administration, foreign trade is high on the presidential agenda. On Friday, March 31st, President Trump signed two Executive Orders that set into motion trade data collection initiatives within the next 90 days. The first Order authorizes the creation of a Trade...
Read MoreNew Economic Sanctions Possible for Iran
February 21, 2017.
Trade Publications
Members of the U.S. Senate’s Armed Services Committee have expressed tightening economic sanctions on Iran on the heels of the 2017 Munich Security Conference. The primary reason of concern include Iran’s ballistic missile tests in early February. Iran’s ballistic missile test in contravention to...
Read MoreClaiming US Goods Returned (9801) – Is it worth the risk?
February 17, 2017.
Trade Publications
American manufacturers, importers, and other entities are often encouraged to take advantage of the Customs “US Goods Returned” program, also known as 9801 for the HTS heading that is used to claim the duty relief. What many do not realize is the heavy burden of proof that is...
Read MoreManeuvering Beyond the Post-Election NAFTA Strategy
February 03, 2017.
Trade Publications
Cited as the “worst trade deal in history” while on the campaign trail, renegotiating NAFTA by the Trump administration is definite. The administration has made the focus and tone of future negotiations clear on the White House website. Additionally, Commerce Secretary Nominee Wilbur Ross has stated that once...
Read MoreFive Reasons Your Shipment is Stuck in Customs
January 16, 2017.
Trade Publications
The dreaded message of “Shipment on Customs Hold” or shipment is “Stuck” in Customs is the response all importers want to avoid. A seamless Customs process improves the supply chain and overall transit time. There are several common reasons a shipment can be placed on hold...
Read MoreSlowdown for Brazil Customs
December 12, 2016.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
Brazilian Customs Inspectors have set out to slow down the Brazilian customs processes as a result of their frustration with the government’s changes to an existing law. Changes to bill 5864 would impact Brazilian wages and have caused the Inspectors to start to “red light” most cargo...
Read MoreCarnets: A passport for your merchandise
December 12, 2016.
Trade Publications
Carnets allow for the temporary export of goods into a foreign Customs territory for more than 80 countries globally. In addition to allowing goods to be temporarily imported into foreign countries, the carnet holder can transport goods duty and tax free inside a carnet inclusive territory for up to a year. ...
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