Trade Compliance

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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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THE VIGILANT VIGIL – 4TH 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 fourth edition of the Vigilant Vigil….

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