USMCA
Build a Defensible Trade Compliance Program That Stands Up Under Scrutiny
Picture a regulator at your door asking for proof behind a shipment you cleared last year. Can you show the bill of materials, supplier certifications, purchase orders, and the logic you used to apply the rule of origin? If not, the problem is not just the shipment. It is the defensibility of your entire trade…
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…
Understanding the Impact of Tariffs on Trade Compliance
In today’s global market, tariffs—a form of taxation on imports—have a profound effect on trade compliance. Companies often overlook these impacts, viewing tariffs merely as taxes, but their implications stretch far beyond this simplification. Vigilant Global Trade Services, with insights from our expert, Joe, delves into the intricacies of how tariffs influence trade and the…