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From Business to Consumer How Customs Clearance Software Touches Everyone

From Business to Consumer: How Customs Clearance Software Touches Everyone

The global economy runs on a delicate balance of supply and demand. Upset this balance, prices of commodities skyrocket, and chaos ensues. With economies heavily dependent on imports and exports, one key component that holds the key to maintaining this balance is the customs clearance process.  Often considered the most significant bottleneck in the world of imports and exports, this process has seen a ton of technological advancements in the

The CBP Manifest Query

The CBP Manifest Query

What is the CBP Manifest Query The Manifest Query is a feature intended to make it possible for users to query the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) or the Automated Manifest System (AMS) from the CBP (Customs & Border Protection). The query typically returns real-time information entered into the CBP system by freight forwarders and carriers to get critical details such as manifested quantity, ports of arrival, house details, and date

Leveraging Customs Clearance Software for Global Business Expansion

Leveraging Customs Clearance Software for Global Business Expansion

Understanding Customs Clearance Software What is Customs Clearance Software? Customs clearance software refers to freight forwarding software otherwise referred to as customs brokerage software that makes it possible for logistics providers to streamline and simplify complex import and export processes while ensuring compliance with ever-changing regulations and tariffs. Key Features and Functions of Modern Customs Clearance Software Some of the key features of modern customs clearance software include. Multilingual interface

Behind the Scenes How Major Industries Utilize Customs Clearance Software 1

Behind the Scenes: How Major Industries Utilize Customs Clearance Software

Introduction to Industry-Specific Customs Clearance Needs The major industries that make use of customs clearance software include retail, manufacturing, and logistics. All these industries have their specific customs clearance needs that only apply to those industries in addition to ones that only apply to these industries. Understanding the Unique Customs Clearance Needs of Different Industries Retail Industry – Some of the most common needs of the retail industry include pricing,

FDA Medical Device Unique Device Identifier Requirements Review During Import Entry

FDA Medical Device (Unique Device Identifier) Requirements Review During Import Entry

On September 24, 2013, the UDI rule otherwise known as the Unique Device Identification system was published by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The system was set up to more effectively and efficiently identify medical devices sold in the United States throughout the manufacturing journey to distribution and use.  The goal of the new UDI system is to enhance the safety of patients, modernize post-market surveillance of devices and

U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA to Process Port of Entry Changes Through ACE

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to Process Port of Entry Changes Through ACE

On May 15th, 2023 the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency announced an update to the SE CATAIR process. Under the new regulations, importers and their authorized agents may make Port of Entry (POE) Changes using the Cargo Release Update Transaction.  Importers and their agents filing entries with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) are now allowed to make certain changes (using the Update

UFLPA Region Alert and Postal Code Requirements FAQ

UFLPA Region Alert and Postal Code Requirements FAQ

The United States Customs and Border Protection agency (CBP) deployed the Uyghur Forced Labor Preventing Act (UFLPA) Region Alert and Postal Code Requirements on March 18th, 2023. The New validation measures in ACE were to be initially deployed in November 2022 but due to concerns raised, the deployment was postponed to March 2023. The new validation is a component of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). Under the new rules, importers

How to Comply with EPA When Importing Small Engine Products using Type 86

How to Comply with EPA When Importing Small Engine Products using Type 86

Background to Entry Type 86 In 2019, CBP operationalized the Entry Type 86 Test. This is a voluntary test that makes it possible for self-filers and customs brokers to submit de minimis value entries through the Automated Broker Interface (ABI). It is important to note that these will usually include goods that are subject to data requirements from Partner Government Agencies (PGA). This means that such goods can then be

How to Import Cosmetics into the USA using Entry Type 86 1

How to Import Cosmetics into the USA using Entry Type 86?

Importing cosmetics into the United States using entry type 86 can be very lucrative even though the process can have many pitfalls. One of the biggest challenges that importers face is that many countries define cosmetics and drugs differently from the United States. For instance, in some countries, sunscreens are deemed cosmetics and are under cosmetics regulations while they are regulated as drugs in the United States. Given that cosmetics

Can I Export out of an FTZ using Entry Type 86 1

Can I Export out of an FTZ using Entry Type 86?

According to the Customs Border Protection Agency (CBP), a Type 86 Entry is permitted when there is one shipment per day per person with a total value not exceeding $800 in the exporting country.  This means that American shoppers can go online, pay for items, and receive them directly from an overseas facility and not have to be subject to traditional entry procedures.  In essence, if an importer wants to