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Monthly Archives: October 2011
Big Change Ahead! CBP Allows Offsetting in Audits, Prior Disclosures; Additional Benefits to ISA Members
Big Changes Ahead! Today, the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a final rule adding provisions for the use of sampling methods in CBP’s audits and prior disclosure cases. In addition, the final rule also provides for the … Continue reading
Heads Up Project Runway: Fashion Sense from the Courts?
On October 3, 2011 the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) affirmed a Court of International Trade decision classifying motorcross jerseys, motorcross pants, and motorcross jackets as “apparel” under Chapters 61 and 62, HTSUS, and not “sports equipment” under … Continue reading
FDA: Assessment of Reinspection Fees Postponed!
On October 1, 2011, it was expected that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would begin charging importers an hourly fee of $224 for re-inspecting your imported food products which were identified as being non-compliant during the initial inspection. (That … Continue reading
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Tagged Compliance, Due Diligence, fees, Importers, Informed Compliance, seizure
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The Role of the Customs Broker
When it comes to importing goods into the United States, most of us rely on the expertise of the Customs broker. Your Customs broker acts as your agent and is responsible for preparing and filing the necessary Customs documents, arranging … Continue reading
