Supplier Due Diligence
THE VIGILANT VIGIL – 27th 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: CLUTCH YOUR PEARLS… AND THEN READ THE FEDERAL…
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER: It May Be Time to Redefine KYC
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER: It May Be Time to Redefine KYC For more than 30 years, one concept has been drilled into my head as an export compliance professional: Know Your Customer (KYC). Know who you are selling to. Know where the product is going. Know the ultimate consignee and end user. Know what they…
UFLPA Compliance and Forced Labor Risk: How We Help Importers Stay Ahead
Imagine losing an entire shipment because a single ingredient worth just 0.5% of your product value triggered a detention. By the time you proved there was no violation, the goods had spoiled. That happened to an importer we spoke with, and it is a real example of how fast forced labor enforcement can turn into…
Mapping Your Supply Chain to the Source: How We Help Importers Meet UFLPA and Supplier Risk Requirements
Your next shipment could be detained because you cannot name the exact farm where the cotton was grown. That is the level of scrutiny importers face today, and it is why we at Vigilant Global Trade Services are laser focused on mapping supply chains to a granular level and managing supplier risk with precision. The…
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…