In a significant move to protect American consumers, workers, and businesses, the Biden-Harris administration has announced new measures to crack down on de minimis shipments—low-value imports that often bypass traditional scrutiny. These shipments, typically valued under $800, have been increasingly exploited to flood the U.S. market with unsafe or unfairly traded goods. The new actions focus on enhancing oversight and enforcing stricter trade practices to … Read More
What is the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act of 2021 (UFLPA)?
Customs Q&A of the Month: With Licensed Customs Brokerage, Jessica Parks Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act: What you should know U.S. Customs and Border Protection has put the UFLPA in place which specifically bans the import of goods resulting from forced labor in China – specifically in the Xinjiang area of China. In 2017, the Chinese government, in an act of Genocide as described by … Read More
Port-Customs Miscommunications Increase Congestion
As if it was not enough, U.S. Ports face a gap in their communication with U.S Customs and Border Protection. As a result, the Ports are not informed about the arrival of nonscheduled charters resulting in some vessels being anchored for more than a month.