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The Soundtrack of TCSS 2026: We’re All in This Together… Aren’t We?

The Soundtrack of TCSS 2026: We’re All in This Together… Aren’t We?

Reflections and Key Takeaways from the 2026 CBP Trade and Cargo Security Summit By Jamie Adams Every conference seems to develop its own theme. Sometimes that theme is deliberate, carefully crafted by the organizers and repeated throughout the event. Other times, it emerges organically as speakers approach different subjects but repeatedly arrive at the same…

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Customs Value Reconciliation: How We Help Importers Get Valuation Right

Customs Value Reconciliation: How We Help Importers Get Valuation Right

Ever felt like you are guessing your import values, then holding your breath while finance closes the books and transfer pricing true-ups roll in? You are not alone. For many importers, the initial value declared to the United States drives duty and statistics, yet the real costs evolve with royalties, assists, and year-end adjustments. At…

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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…

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