Blogs
THE VIGILANT VIGIL – 11TH EDITION
Welcome, visitor, to the Vigil. Here you will find a summation of current global trade changes and regulatory updates. We aim to deliver helpful insights in a timely and relevant manner, to help you remain vigilant in an ever-evolving trade environment. The Editing Director (T.E.D.)’s Foreword: Welcome to the eleventh edition…
The Hidden Risk in Your Mail Room: How We Control Miscellaneous Shipments
Your marketing team is overnighting a box of prototypes to Europe. The mail room is hustling to get a customer replacement out the door. Everyone is moving fast, and the shipment flies under the radar. That “one off” box could trigger export controls, restricted party violations, or valuation errors that put your company at risk….
THE VIGILANT VIGIL – 10TH EDITION
Welcome, visitor, to the Vigil. Here you will find a summation of current global trade changes and regulatory updates. We aim to deliver helpful insights in a timely and relevant manner, to help you remain vigilant in an ever-evolving trade environment. The Editing Director (T.E.D.)’s Foreword: Welcome to the tenth edition of the…
Your ACE Account Is No Longer Optional: What Importers Need To Do Now
Picture this: you are waiting on a long‑overdue refund from customs, but the paper check never shows up. It will not, because refunds now move through ACH only. At the same time, teams of government analysts are mining ACE reports every day to flag anomalies and trigger audits. That is the reality importers face right…
THE VIGILANT VIGIL – 9TH EDITION
Welcome, visitor, to the Vigil. Here you will find a summation of current global trade changes and regulatory updates. We aim to deliver helpful insights in a timely and relevant manner, to help you remain vigilant in an ever-evolving trade environment. The Editing Director (T.E.D.)’s Foreword: Welcome to the ninth edition of the…
Audit Your Customs Broker: Why Importers Must Own Recordkeeping
Could you produce every entry document for the last five years in 30 days if Customs asked tomorrow? If that question tightens your stomach, you are not alone. It is exactly why we urge importers to embrace a simple truth that protects margins and peace of mind. The Real Risk: You Are Responsible, Not Your…
THE VIGILANT VIGIL – 8TH EDITION
Welcome, visitor, to the Vigil. Here you will find a summation of current global trade changes and regulatory updates. We aim to deliver helpful insights in a timely and relevant manner, to help you remain vigilant in an ever-evolving trade environment. The Editing Director (T.E.D.)’s Foreword: Welcome to the eighth edition of the Vigilant…
Section 232 Tariffs and Mill Certificates: How We Help You Prove Metal Origin and Avoid 200% Duties
Picture this: your aluminum shipment clears customs, then an audit hits. You cannot produce a mill certificate proving where the metal was smelted and cast. Overnight your duty rate jumps to 200 percent. We see this scenario too often, and it is exactly why Section 232 compliance is top of mind for importers of steel,…
THE VIGILANT VIGIL – 7TH EDITION
Welcome, visitor, to the Vigil. Here you will find a summation of current global trade changes and regulatory updates. We aim to deliver helpful insights in a timely and relevant manner, to help you remain vigilant in an ever-evolving trade environment. The Editing Director (T.E.D.)’s Foreword: Welcome to the seventh edition of the Vigilant…
USMCA Compliance Under Scrutiny: How We Help You Keep Duty Savings and Avoid Penalties
Picture this: you claim USMCA on a shipment, save a significant amount on IEEPA-related tariffs, then a thick envelope arrives from Customs and Border Protection. Inside is a CF-28 Request for Information or a CF-29 Notice of Action. Your savings are now under the microscope, and the clock is ticking. The Shift From NAFTA to…