As we see our exports increasing, our international accounts receivable balances are increasing too. Many exporters fear the many mysteries and risks associated with selling their goods to foreign buyers, including those mysterious international banks. How do we insure that we will receive payment for all of those shipments? How can we get paid faster…
This article was written by Sidley Austin LLP and first appeared on the International Law Office. On January 31 2013 the United States and the European Union implemented the mutual recognition arrangement for their respective supply chain security programmes. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) administers the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), which is now recognised as equivalent…
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ATTENDEE: I have a Canadian customer asking for the export NAFTA to be filled out with the Canadian classifications numbers on it. I understand that the first 6 digits are going to be the same, however he is wanting me to put the last 4 digits that are only shown on the Canadian list on…
We have recently experienced a significant uptick or resurgence in curiosity about the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program. Any number of factors could be driving this renewed interest. It’s a good sign and bodes well for U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) who was tasked by former Commissioner Bersin with growing the program from…
Have you found yourself suddenly responsible for the import and export departments in your company? Like most companies, you have likely had to make the tough decision to reorganize your staff, including laying off key individuals. If you chose to lay off your international logistics and trade compliance staff you may have discovered, too late,…
