September 18, 2026
Effective September 18, 2026, the CBP will begin voiding Importer of Record (IOR) numbers under a new enforcement action on Form 5106 accuracy. If your number […]
September 17, 2026
Freight quotes don’t last as long as they used to because transportation rate volatility is accelerating. Accessorial charges that are not included in the core quote, […]
September 15, 2026
Quick Answer The 2026 CBP Trade and Cargo Security Summit signaled a sharp increase in import fraud enforcement. CBP issued 10,000 Importer of Record (IOR) […]
August 24, 2026
New Section 301 forced labor duties took effect July 24, 2026, covering 60 economies that account for more than 99% of U.S. imports. At 10% for […]
August 11, 2026
Trade enforcement has entered a new phase. Federal agencies are no longer treating customs violations primarily as administrative matters that end with penalty notices or liquidated […]
July 27, 2026
International shipping depends on clear expectations, instructions and Incoterms. Before a shipment leaves the seller’s facility, both parties should understand who is responsible for transportation, where […]
July 21, 2026
CPSC eFiling Is Now Business as Usual—What Hasn’t Changed Although CPSC eFiling is now mandatory, the fundamentals of product compliance remain exactly the same. The rule […]
June 26, 2026
The world of customs brokers global trade is moving faster than most businesses can keep up with. Tariffs are announced on a Tuesday. Enforcement priorities shifted […]