Tag Archives: Informed Compliance

Big Change Ahead! CBP Allows Offsetting in Audits, Prior Disclosures; Additional Benefits to ISA Members

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

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 →

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FDA: Assessment of Reinspection Fees Postponed!

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

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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Did You Get The Memo? Customs Issues Guidance On The Use Of Form 28 And Form 29 Language.

Posted on June 1, 2011 by

In a letter dated July 13, 2010, Customs responded to inquiries from the American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) raising concerns within the industry as to whether Customs could use a Request for Information (Form 28) or a Notice … Continue reading →

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CBP Updates the Customs Valuation Encyclopedia!

Posted on April 29, 2011 by

Wow!  It was a summer day in June 2004 since the Customs Valuation Encyclopedia was last updated!  But here it is, spring of 2011.  Don’t wait for the salesman to knock on your door.  This is a valuable resource and … Continue reading →

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