Common Questions

Would like to know what key criteria importers are using to assess risk in their supply chains. Origin? Or, are you using some complicated model that considers State Dept info, etc?

I am trying to locate the Purdue University Study that stated the cost of delay is equal to ½ of 1% of the value of the goods per each day of delay. Does anyone have a pdf copy or the link to that study?

We are looking to use a universal case in order to consolidate packaging materials at the plant level. The universal case would utilize a check box system with two unique scannable bar codes. One check box would be used when filled with product for the domestic market and the other check box would be used […]

QUESTION ON PRODUCT DAMAGE: This only touches on Customs compliance, but we have noticed a definite reduction in damage to our imported and domestic product alike in the month of April. For the past several years we have tracked this downward spike and have seen damage return to normal levels every May. This year however […]

QUESTION ON “KITS” ON INVOICES FOR CLEARANCE: How do others provide kit breakouts to their brokers and distinguish between kits that meet “set” criteria and kits that do not meet “set”? Do you provide spreadsheets of breakouts, blow out sets on your invoices, or use another method? We import hundreds of sets, which often include […]

I know that the normal T&C for steamship lines states the liability limit is usually $500 per container. The amount of the loss is below the deductible on the marine insurance so there is no recourse going that way. I am suggesting that the company proceeds with filing the claim against the steamship line and […]

Is there a common career path for import compliance? You probably did not go to college with the intent of working in import compliance. How did you get to your current position and where do you expect it to lead? Thanks for your time and answers

Is there a correct terminology to use? In my import compliance manual, I used the verbiage “Customshouse Broker” based on templates I purchased several years ago from Boskage. After a cursory review by our primary broker’s consulting area, they’ve advised we should be using “Customs Brokers” and removing the word “house”. I see two sides […]