Tag Archives: Customs Broker
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
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
HOT OFF THE PRESS: Senate Passes Bill Renewing GSP Program
I don’t normally post more than once a week, but there’s enough interest on this topic to warrant a HOT OFF THE PRESS post. A couple of days ago, I posted about H.R. 2832 because the vote was eminent and … Continue reading
A Taxing Situation for U.S. Companies
For the first time in over a decade, the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program expired on December 31, 2010. And, on January 1, 2011, CBP began collecting duties on imports from GSP countries, which is estimated to be an … Continue reading
