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Targeting compliance in the minefield of customs (trade) rules
‘I would recommend trade compliance to anyone with the ability to distil complex, rigid structures down to a practical reality. Trade compliance rules are a minefield that even the most seasoned professionals cannot confidently claim they have a complete grasp of. If you're willing to constantly be challenged and willing...
Keeping abreast of U.S. CBP’s current strategies and developments
Every year U.S. Customs and Border Protection (‘CBP’) releases the ‘CBP Trade and Travel Report’. Trade compliance practitioners should take note of these annual reports to keep abreast of CBP’s current strategies and developments. Additionally, the information contained can provide insight into CBP’s strategic outlook for the future, a valuable...
The pitfalls of free trade agreements - claiming back duty paid due to error
Let’s examine one specific pitfall importers/exports frequently fall victim to when trading under the auspices of a free trade agreement.
Using LTSDs to qualify goods under preferential origin agreements
A practical tutorial for customs and trade compliance professionals on rescuing a preferential origin claim when a bill-of-materials component fails the change of tariff heading (CTH) rule, using a long-term supplier's declaration (LTSD). Topics covered: How preferential origin (free trade) agreements let goods qualify: wholly obtained, accumulation, or change of...
EVFTA: proof of origin when consignments are split in a country of transit
The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) came into force on 1 August 2020. It is one of the most noteworthy EU FTAs that have come into force in recent years as it brings closer one of the world’s largest economic blocs with the fastest-growing emerging economy in the world. Vietnam...
FTA mechanics - change in tariff heading and long-term supplier declarations
Preferential origin agreements (or free trade agreements) generally have 3 methods by which goods can qualify depending on the specific tariff heading: wholly obtained, cumulation and change of tariff heading (CTH). This article will discuss what happens when a good must qualify via CTH but cannot fulfill the rules.
U.S. export law between third countries
While most trade compliance professionals are likely aware of U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) as it pertains to exports originating from the U.S., many are not aware its scope can extend to shipments that do not physically involve the U.S.
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Targeting compliance in the minefield of customs (trade) rules
‘I would recommend trade compliance to anyone with the ability to distil complex, rigid structures down to a practical reality. Trade compliance rules are a minefield that even the most seasoned professionals cannot confidently claim they have a complete grasp of. If you're willing to constantly be challenged and willing...
Keeping abreast of U.S. CBP’s current strategies and developments
Every year U.S. Customs and Border Protection (‘CBP’) releases the ‘CBP Trade and Travel Report’. Trade compliance practitioners should take note of these annual reports to keep abreast of CBP’s current strategies and developments. Additionally, the information contained can provide insight into CBP’s strategic outlook for the future, a valuable...
The pitfalls of free trade agreements - claiming back duty paid due to error
Let’s examine one specific pitfall importers/exports frequently fall victim to when trading under the auspices of a free trade agreement.