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How to Clear U.S. Postal Shipments in a Post De Minimis World 1

How to Clear U.S. Postal Shipments in a Post De Minimis World

For years, eCommerce merchants, along with their clients, took advantage of the De Minimis rule. Packages valued at $800 or less could pass through U.S. customs with no duties, no fees, and no additional paperwork. During the eCommerce boom, this perk allowed small sellers to compete on a global scale and provided buyers with inexpensive overseas products with no Customs friction. This allowed eCommerce sellers to process tens of millions of low-value packages and provided businesses

ACAS & AMS Filing Requirements for Transiting Cargo via the U.S 1

ACAS & AMS Filing Requirements for Transiting Cargo via the U.S.

The USA’s trade policy has seen a dramatic shift in the past year. Regulations are stricter, and so is the scrutiny on all shipments coming into or transiting via the USA. As a result, moving cargo into or through the United States is not as easy as it once was. If you are an air carrier or a freight forwarder, you probably rely on the Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) program or

Condensed Commentary on CBP Proposed New Rules to Strengthen Enforcement and Limit Duty Exemption for Low Value Shipments 1

Condensed Commentary on CBP Proposed New Rules to Strengthen Enforcement and Limit Duty Exemption for Low-Value Shipments

CBP recently sent the two Notices of Proposed Rulemaking below, which are now open to a 60-day comment period until March 17th, 2025. January 13th, 2025- CSMS # 63715212 – CBP Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Enhance Enforcement as to Low-Value Shipments   January 17th, 2025- CSMS # 63789491 – CBP Proposes New Rule to Strengthen Enforcement and Limit Duty Exemption for Low-Value Shipments The most significant proposed change

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

What is an Airport Community System1 1

What is an Airport Community System?

An airport community system is a form of a Single Window for Trade & Logistics. It is an open and neutral electronic platform that makes possible the secure and intelligent exchange of information between private and public stakeholders to enhance the competitive position of airport communities. The Role of the Airport Community System The airport community system is designed to handle electronic communication and data exchange between the airport authorities,

Procedures for the Transport of Air Cargo to the Centralized Examination Station at LAX

Procedures for the Transport of Air Cargo to the Centralized Examination Station at LAX

Los Angeles, California PUBLIC BULLETIN U.S. Customs and Border Protection Number:         LA21-019 September 17, 2021 Subject:   Procedures for the Transport of Air Cargo to the Centralized Examination Station PURPOSE: The purpose of this Public Bulletin is to announce the procedure for the transfer of cargo for enforcement and trade examination to the Centralized Examination Station (CES) at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). BACKGROUND: CBP is charged with determining the

CBP Rule to Require Advanced Electronic Information Filling for International Mail

CBP Rule to Require Advanced Electronic Information Filling for International Mail

Customs and Border Protection is expected to publish in the Federal Register its interim final rule mandating the advance electronic information for international mail shipments on March 15, 2021. The interim final rule (IFR) was signed by DHS Secretary Mayorkas on Feb. 26, announcing regulations that allow CBP to implement provisions in the Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act enacted in October 2018. These regulations will strengthen the sharing

Everything You Need to Know About the CBP TSA Air Cargo Advance Screening ACAS Program6 1

Everything You Need to Know About the CBP & TSA Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) Program

To deal with ongoing security threats in aviation, Customs & Border Protection amended its regulations regarding the submission of advance Air Cargo Data. Effective June 12, 2018, all inbound carriers have to implement a mandatory Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) program that is compliant with CBP regulations for all aircraft coming into the United States with commercial cargo on board. Under the ACAS program, all inbound carriers or other eligible

Data You Need to Send to CBP to Participate in the Section 321 Data Pilot3

Global E-Commerce Trends & Statistics in 2020 & Beyond

What is Global E-Commerce? Sometimes referred to as borderless business or cross border commerce among other things, global e-commerce is critically important for any business looking to expand in 2020 and beyond. However, while it is important, navigating the nuances of cross border e-commerce can be complicated given that there are a lot of moving parts. At its core, global commerce is the selling of services or products across international

What is the CBP Air Cargo Advance Screening ACAS Program 6

What is the CBP Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) Program?

The Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) program was implemented on June 12, 2018. Under ACAS, air carriers are required to submit advanced air cargo information for all shipments from foreign locations coming into the United States. Prior to June 12, 2018, the submission of such data was a voluntary process though many airlines were already participating. As it now stands, it is mandatory for all airlines flying into the US