Trade Buzz
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…
Brokerage Entry Audits in a High-Tariff Era: How We Help Importers Avoid Costly Mistakes
Imagine paying a 200% tariff for months without realizing you never owed it. We have seen it happen, even to diligent importers with complete documentation in hand. The Real Cost of Today’s Tariff Landscape The current environment is the most complex we have seen. Traditional duties, anti-dumping, Section 301 tariffs, and Section 232 aluminum measures…
AI in Trade Compliance: Use It, But Be Careful
A car with no one in the driver’s seat pulls up beside you. Impressive. Would you hand it the wheel in a thunderstorm? That is the question we ask ourselves when we see artificial intelligence racing into trade compliance. AI is changing how we work, and we embrace it. At Vigilant Global Trade Services, we…
The Most Costly Export Might Happen Inside Your Building
Ever shipped nothing, yet still committed an export? If a foreign national steps into your lab, hears a design review, or opens a shared drive with controlled technical data, you may have just made a deemed export on U.S. soil. What Most Companies Miss About Export Compliance When people think export, they picture a box…
Trade Buzz by Vigilant Global Trade Services: Your Fast Track to Timely Trade Compliance Insights
Blink and a new trade regulation drops. Scroll and another risk lands on your desk. We know how fast global trade moves, and how easy it is to miss what matters most. Why We Built Trade Buzz Staying current on trade compliance is not optional. Importers and exporters face shifting regulations, new enforcement priorities, and…
Meet Jamie Adams: Our New Chapter in Global Trade Compliance Leadership
If you ask most trade compliance professionals how they got here, many will say they slipped, tripped, and fell into it. What matters is who catches you when regulations shift, markets change, and risk shows up unannounced. That is where we step in. Why We’re Excited About Jamie We recently welcomed Jamie Adams to…
The Vigilant Vigil – First Addition
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: It’s exciting to launch the…
Why Broker and Entry Audits Matter Now: See Us at ICPA in San Antonio, March 1 to March 4
Customs enforcement is intensifying, and too many importers and exporters only discover gaps when an audit is already underway. That is avoidable. At Vigilant Global Trade Services, we help companies turn audits into a point of strength, not stress. The Moment We Are In The current administration’s enforcement efforts, combined with rising regulatory complexity, have…
Outsourcing Trade Compliance: Why It’s a Strategic Business Move
Navigating the labyrinth that is global trade compliance can feel akin to solving a Rubik’s Cube while blindfolded. Businesses today are already stretched thin, managing core responsibilities and driving competitive growth. Adding the complexities of trade compliance to the mix can become overwhelming. As global trade becomes increasingly intricate with new tariff codes, expanding sanctions,…
Understanding CBAM: A Simple Introduction
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is Europe’s innovative step towards a sustainable future, aiming to regulate carbon emissions on imported goods. This new carbon pricing system targets carbon-intensive products like steel, aluminum, cement, fertilizer, electricity, and hydrogen, pushing for a level playing field within the EU’s carbon-conscious industries. Introduced as a pivotal component of…