Tag Archives: 2012

Back to Basics: Incoterms® 2010 Rules

When people or companies engage in transactions, there are usually risks involved for all parties involved.  When engaging in international commercial transactions, those risks can be managed when you have clear terms by which all parties operate.  In January 2011, … Continue reading

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Have You Seen Your GSP Refund?

The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program has been a hot topic lately.  On January 3, 2012, the Import Trade Law blog posted about the procedure importers should follow in order to obtain Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) duty refunds in … Continue reading

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Sneak Peek at the Amended 2012 U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule

As 2011 came to a close, President Obama signed Proclamation 8771, amending the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) with changes recommended by the World Customs Organization (WCO).  While the changes were implemented internationally on or about January 1, 2012, they … Continue reading

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Mark Your Calendars: Retroactive GSP Duty Refunds!

Welcome to 2012!  Now that we are getting back in to the swing of things, Import Trade Law wanted to be sure to remind everyone about an important date:  April 18, 2012.  Mark your calendars!  The Bureau of Customs and Border … Continue reading

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The Customs Broker Triennial 2012

As the saying goes, time flies!  Soon it will be time to put on our party hats and usher in the New Year 2012.  After all those new year resolutions have been made and the New Year’s Eve festivities have … Continue reading

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