Customs Audits
The Future of USMCA: Trade Agreement Risk, Audits, and How to Prepare for 2026 and Beyond
Picture this: your cross border shipments clear with zero duty while competitors pay additional tariffs. That advantage can disappear overnight if your USMCA program cannot withstand an audit or if the agreement changes in 2026. At Vigilant Global Trade Services, we help companies turn uncertainty into a compliance edge. In our recent Trade Buzz conversation,…
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 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…
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…
THE VIGILANT VIGIL – 6TH 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 sixth edition of the…
THE VIGILANT VIGIL – 5TH 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 fifth edition of the Vigilant Vigil….