CBP Archives - The Loadstar Making sense of the supply chain Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:41:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 31889032 The big supply chain disruptor is the regulators, say shippers https://theloadstar.com/the-big-supply-chain-disruptor-is-the-regulators-say-shippers/ https://theloadstar.com/the-big-supply-chain-disruptor-is-the-regulators-say-shippers/#respond Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:41:49 +0000 https://theloadstar.com/?p=284195 Shippers need their supply chain partners to collaborate in order to speed up processes and provide visibility, according to head of logistics at Early Health Group, Yulia Celetaria. 
On the sidelines of Aviation connect in Istanbul last week, Ms Celetaria told The Loadstar: “I have a clinical trial that needs to be delivered from Switzerland to some remote area in Argentina, and sometimes we use five to six service providers. 
“We work ...

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]]> https://theloadstar.com/the-big-supply-chain-disruptor-is-the-regulators-say-shippers/feed/ 0 284195 New US de minimus rules not the main threat to ecommerce traffic https://theloadstar.com/new-us-de-minimus-rules-not-the-main-threat-to-ecommerce-traffic/ https://theloadstar.com/new-us-de-minimus-rules-not-the-main-threat-to-ecommerce-traffic/#respond Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:32:18 +0000 https://theloadstar.com/?p=280357 New de minimis proposals in the US could spark fears of reduced air cargo demand, but it is complex data requirements that will prove the biggest hurdle for the global ecommerce market. 
On Friday, the White House said: “The Biden-Harris administration is taking new actions to… address the significant increased abuse of the de minimis exemption, in particular China-founded e-commerce platforms, and strengthening efforts to target and block shipments that violate ...

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]]> https://theloadstar.com/new-us-de-minimus-rules-not-the-main-threat-to-ecommerce-traffic/feed/ 0 280357 New US clampdown on goods from Chinese firms using forced labour https://theloadstar.com/new-us-clampdown-on-goods-from-chinese-firms-using-forced-labour/ https://theloadstar.com/new-us-clampdown-on-goods-from-chinese-firms-using-forced-labour/#respond Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:46:57 +0000 https://theloadstar.com/?p=274306 US importers beware: the Department of Homeland Security is increasing scrutiny on goods which may have been made using forced labour.
It has extended restrictions on imports from three more companies in China, which export seafood, aluminium and footwear, adding them to a 68-strong list on the Uygur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) entity list.
Since Wednesday, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have applied “a rebuttable presumption that goods produced by these ...

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]]> https://theloadstar.com/new-us-clampdown-on-goods-from-chinese-firms-using-forced-labour/feed/ 0 274306 Ecommerce boom may be opening the doors for smugglers https://theloadstar.com/ecommerce-boom-may-be-opening-the-doors-for-smugglers-to-exploit-the-rules/ https://theloadstar.com/ecommerce-boom-may-be-opening-the-doors-for-smugglers-to-exploit-the-rules/#respond Mon, 29 Apr 2024 11:05:45 +0000 https://theloadstar.com/?p=270484 The Loadstar is running a series of reports on the ecommerce sector, which has been driving growth in air cargo. But are there clouds on the horizon? 
The limited visibility between e-tailers and airlines is becoming increasingly challenging for customs agents inspecting ecommerce parcels, and the de minimis rule may be exploited to get illicit goods into a country without inspection.  
The ecommerce market grew 30% in 2023 and shows no sign ...

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]]> https://theloadstar.com/ecommerce-boom-may-be-opening-the-doors-for-smugglers-to-exploit-the-rules/feed/ 0 270484 Mexico-US trade flows checked as borders become pressure points https://theloadstar.com/mexico-us-trade-flows-checked-as-borders-become-pressure-points/ https://theloadstar.com/mexico-us-trade-flows-checked-as-borders-become-pressure-points/#respond Mon, 25 Sep 2023 11:42:45 +0000 https://theloadstar.com/?p=255469 Mexican officials are trying to stem the flow of migrants headed for the US, which has forced the suspension of some rail operations and truck processing at major border crossings.
The number of people trying to reach the US has soared recently; according to TV news station CNN, over 8,600 migrants crossed the border within 24 hours.
Officials on both sides of the border have been trying to get the situation under ...

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]]> https://theloadstar.com/mexico-us-trade-flows-checked-as-borders-become-pressure-points/feed/ 0 255469 ‘Raincheck’ on taxes a relief for hard-hit US importers https://theloadstar.com/raincheck-on-taxes-a-relief-for-hard-hit-us-importers/ https://theloadstar.com/raincheck-on-taxes-a-relief-for-hard-hit-us-importers/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2020 14:02:13 +0000 https://theloadstar.com/?p=122354 US customs brokers and importers have been scrambling to revise monthly statements after the US government announced they could postpone duty, taxes and fees for 90 days.
The executive order, signed on Sunday, temporarily extends deadlines for importers “suffering significant financial hardship” and was closely followed by a detailed explanation by Customs & Border Protection (CBP).
It noted: “This temporary postponement applies to formal entries of merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, ...

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]]> https://theloadstar.com/raincheck-on-taxes-a-relief-for-hard-hit-us-importers/feed/ 0 122354 US forwarders want clarity on new CBP electronic air cargo manifest rules https://theloadstar.com/us-forwarders-want-clarity-on-new-cbp-electronic-air-cargo-manifest-rules/ https://theloadstar.com/us-forwarders-want-clarity-on-new-cbp-electronic-air-cargo-manifest-rules/#respond Mon, 11 Nov 2019 14:30:36 +0000 https://theloadstar.com/?p=112295 The US Airforwarders’ Association has expressed concern over plans by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency to make forwarders file electronic air-cargo manifests in advance of flights.
There has been little take-up by forwarders of a pilot project in which they would file house and air waybill details directly to CBP and then tell carriers they have done so.
“CBP is considering changing the rules to bring the forwarders into the picture, to ...

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]]> https://theloadstar.com/us-forwarders-want-clarity-on-new-cbp-electronic-air-cargo-manifest-rules/feed/ 0 112295 Ethiopian Airlines flies into controversy over ‘disgusting’ shark fin deliveries https://theloadstar.com/ethiopian-airlines-flies-into-controversy-over-disgusting-shark-fin-deliveries/ https://theloadstar.com/ethiopian-airlines-flies-into-controversy-over-disgusting-shark-fin-deliveries/#respond Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:51:15 +0000 https://theloadstar.com/?p=109816 Ethiopian Airlines has denied it knowingly flew two shipments of shark fins from Ecuador, via Miami, to the EU and on to Hong Kong last month – but documents reveal that the shipments did fly.
While the law on the shipment of shark fins is extremely complex, and revolves around the type of shark and additional documents that may be required, many airlines have banned this cargo. 
The fins flew out of Quito on ...

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]]> https://theloadstar.com/ethiopian-airlines-flies-into-controversy-over-disgusting-shark-fin-deliveries/feed/ 0 109816 US Customs determined to tighten scrutiny of e-commerce imports https://theloadstar.com/us-customs-determined-tighten-scrutiny-e-commerce-imports/ https://theloadstar.com/us-customs-determined-tighten-scrutiny-e-commerce-imports/#respond Fri, 05 Oct 2018 13:47:33 +0000 https://theloadstar.com/?p=82480 The US Customs & Border Protection agency (CBP) is poised to ramp up measures to intercept illegal substances and counterfeit goods entering the country via e-commerce shipments.
Monitoring of incoming mail will be increased through a mandate for data on all shipments to be submitted in advance – and e-commerce arriving in consolidations is also going to be subject to closer scrutiny.
Senior CBP personnel have recently indicated to the industry that new measures were in ...

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]]> https://theloadstar.com/us-customs-determined-tighten-scrutiny-e-commerce-imports/feed/ 0 82480 Fearful US importers brace for clearance stumbles in third tariff round https://theloadstar.com/fearful-us-importers-brace-clearance-stumbles-third-tariff-round/ https://theloadstar.com/fearful-us-importers-brace-clearance-stumbles-third-tariff-round/#respond Mon, 24 Sep 2018 13:28:33 +0000 https://theloadstar.com/?p=81976 As the US implements the third stage of tariffs in the escalating trade conflict with China, logistics providers and importers are concerned whether systems in the US will be ready to cope with the list of goods affected in this round.
From today, [September 24] some $200bn-worth of Chinese goods is added to the lengthening lists of merchandise subject to tariffs, initially hit with a 10% tariff, which is set to be elevated to ...

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