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Who Is Ultimately Responsible for Correct Product Classification
U.S. imports and exports are subject to classification. In both cases, federal regulations clearly state who is ultimately responsible. Any company involved in imports or exports should know this. Not knowing responsible parties can lead to improper classifications capable of stirring up trouble...
How Well Does Your Company Know Its Key Products?
It goes without saying that the people who make your company work believe they are extremely knowledgeable about your company's products. But are they really? How much do employees know about key products, especially in terms of imports and exports? It's true that not everyone needs to know...
How to Address a Lack of Product Classification Expertise
Companies involved in imports and exports must know how to classify products. In essence, classification determines the federal regulations that apply to a given type of product. This suggests that expertise is essential to compliance. We offer import and export classification services to...
Top 3 Things to Know About HTS Import Codes
Top 3 Things to Know About HTS Import Codes Every organization whose operations include the importation of foreign goods is subject to import classification. In other words, goods coming into the country have to be properly classified for both regulatory and tax purposes. Classifications...
Global Trade Management in the Post Brexit Era
The UK made history in 2016 when voters approved a referendum directing the government to withdraw from the European Union (EU). At the end of 2020, after more than three years of often contentious negotiations, Brexit was finally completed. Now, in a post Brexit world, global trade is impacted....
Why ITAR Can Easily Complicate Your Business
With all the trade compliance issues that global organizations have to worry about, it is sometimes a wonder that business ever gets done. Moreover, certain types of businesses are subject to more stringent regulations. Take the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). If they affect your...
Want to learn ITAR Compliance? Here’s A Quick Guide to Get You Started in 2021
Introduction The United States government has strong oversight of the country’s defense-related deals, ensuring the military equipment exported doesn’t fall into the wrong hands. The government has tightened its policies regarding the export of defense-related weaponry in the recent past by...
Operations & Compliance BCP: Keep Business As Usual During COVID-19
Vigilant’s Trade Compliance Program Optimization Solution It’s no secret that global operations are facing a potentially harmful chain reaction as a result of COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus. As more cases are reported across the world, employers are re-evaluating their in-office work...
USMCA: Update Alert – Canada Ratifies
USMCA: Update Alert - Canada RatifiesMuch to everyone’s surprise, the Canadian House of Commons ratified USMCA last Friday (3/13/20). While this is a key step forward, all three countries must now work to prepare uniform regulations before implementation. Previous reports detailed that...
USMCA: Are You Prepared?
USMCA: Are You Prepared?Where are we? We are all aware of the impending change from NAFTA to USMCA, but where does it stand today? As of today, both Mexico and the United States have signed the agreement, but it is pending approval of the Canadian Parliament. In October 2019, the Canadian...
KYC & AML: Best Practices For Compliance
KYC & AML: Best Practices For ComplianceWe all know criminals can be intelligent. As the world becomes more and more digital, thieves are finding bigger and more invasive ways to disrupt innocent people's lives. With the rapid growth of the fintech industry, many new regulations have come about as...
December Newsletter Articles
Vigilant’s Trade Compliance Program Optimization Solution Apparently, trade war talks between the United States and China are moving in the right direction, as Trump says "It's going well", but will only sing a deal that is a good deal. Makes sense. Read on for more details on the latest in the...
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