Did you know that if an imported good is exported and then re-imported, importers may not have to pay duty again? Using the HTS classification 9801.00.10, re-imported foreign goods are…
Trade Alerts
Uncertainty Prevails with Possible U.S. Withdrawal from NAFTA
The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc. (NCBFAA) issued a Question & Answer document today regarding the uncertainty surrounding the possible U.S. withdrawal from the North American Free Trade Agreement…
Walk-Off at Port of LA’s Eagle Marine Terminal
Earlier today, an unsanctioned walk-off occurred at the Port of Los Angeles’ Eagle Marine Terminal (EMS). International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) superintendents took the job action and resolution is…
Port of Prince Rupert Shipment Delays
Customers utilizing the Port of Prince Rupert should expect delays. The port is experiencing major congestion due to an ongoing expansion project. A backlog of inbound containers and higher dwell…
Capacity Tightens Prior to Chinese National Holiday
As we approach China’s National Day Golden Week holiday, capacity has tightened for air and ocean bound cargo. Businesses throughout China will observe the holiday between October 1st and October…
Post Irma: Some US Southeast Ports Return to Operation
Following Hurricane Irma’s departure—now a tropical depression, port infrastructure is being assessed in the US Southeast. A return to operations has been announced for some parts of Florida and South…
Southeastern US States Prepare for Hurricane Irma
In preparation for Hurricane Irma’s landfall in the southeastern US states, some carriers, sea ports, and airports are announcing closures and other temporary safety measures. Hurricane Irma is a Category…
Recommended Booking in Preparation of China’s National Day Golden Week Holiday
With China’s National Day Golden Week holiday approaching, space will become limited – especially for USEC service. Business throughout China will observe the holiday between October 1st and October 8th,…
Hurricane and Floods Cripple Texas Transportation Industry
Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath—torrential rain and flooding—continue to cripple the Texas transportation industry. Throughout Houston and surrounding Texas counties, storm damage has displaced thousands, made highways and key transportation…
Port of Los Angeles Reports Busiest July in History
On Thursday, August 10th, the Port of Los Angeles announced that July container volumes had climbed by 16 percent compared to July 2016. In total, 796,804 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs)…