Customs Bond Processing: Lead Time

Customs bond processing is not terribly complicated, but it can seem that way without knowing the lay of the land.  There are a few important things to keep in mind in regards to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) processing a Customs bond

What is ACE?

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hard at work developing and improving the new Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system.  Since many who work in the global trade arena will be affected to some extent by its implementation, it makes sense to understand a bit more about it.  

Global Trade Trends Vol 2

This has been an exciting, even tumultuous quarter for global trade.  Several major events have rocked the community recently, and three of these events come to mind as being particularly momentous.  

Country of Origin Marking

For goods sold and traded in global commerce, many countries require a mark associated with the country of origin.  A “made in USA” sticker or engraving on a mug, or tag on a piece of clothing is country of origin marking at work.