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I learned a new word recently: “goat-rope.” The safe-for-work definition is a big, confusing mess. While it can be used to describe many different situations, I thought it was a perfect description for the ways in which the United States makes origin determinations for products imported from Canada and Mexico. Fortunately, help to make things…
Maybe you already have one. Or ten. Perhaps you command them with a steady voice – “Alexa?” “Hey, Google!” – or you could be old school and just reach out and actually turn something on or off by hand. Whichever is your style, smart plugs and bulbs have invaded our homes, and they won’t be going away. iHome SmartPlugs plug into an…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1582843779409{border-radius: 2px !important;}”]Part 3 of 3: “CBP Wants YOU! Increased AD/CVD Scrutiny Abounds” AD/CVD Consequences: Real Live American Disasters Inflated AD/CVD and high tariffs have real world consequences. One of the hardest-hit industries by high tariffs and AD/CVD besides the steel and aluminum industries is the hardwood industry and those companies who depend upon an inexpensive supply of…
Part 2 of 3: “CBP Wants YOU! Increased AD/CVD Scrutiny Abounds” How the Past Defines Today Thomas Prusa, Professor of Economics at Rutgers University, says that antidumping laws can be traced back to 1916 when the real concern was antitrust law – not allowing large corporations a monopoly in their industries. Both antitrust and antidumping laws were…
Why we are Where we are Honestly, antidumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD) sound more like terms from a dating app than cosponsors of the serious consequences they can bring to American industry. So, just what do these antiquated-sounding terms mean? Swipe right and we’ll take a look at their definitions; but first, let’s catch a…
The Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a state’s body. Vested with the power and authority to issue custom legal rulings. It also deals with other legal decisions that relate to the importation of merchandise. The rulings enable the international trade community to understand how the CPB will treat a prospective carrier transaction or import….
Are you looking to expand your current position in the import and export field? Maybe you are interested in starting a new career in this area. Becoming a custom broker can be very rewarding, challenging and will require constant learning. Becoming a licensed customs broker can open many doors for you for employment opportunities. However,…
How to Become an Exporter We are often asked where to begin the process of getting into the import export business. Most of our clients are either practicing trade compliance or are working for an existing company and not tasked with establishing a program. However, for those of you who are looking to start an…
If you are involved in export and import business, you might have come across the term CTPAT and wondered what it was all about. Here are questions and answers on different things you need to know about CTPAT.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] What is CTPAT, and why is it essential to international trade? What is CTPAT? CTPAT is an…
Trade Compliance Training Compliance: noun /kəmˈplʌɪəns/ the action or fact of complying with a wish or command. the state or fact of according with or meeting rules or standards. “all imports are in compliance with regulations“ Synonyms: Obedience to, accordance with, observation of, adherence to, “the company’s compliance with international law” It sounds simple enough,…