Samsung Electronics America has filed a formal complaint with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), seeking at least $186 million in damages from ocean carrier CMA CGM over alleged unlawful demurrage and detention fees. The dispute centers on carrier-arranged inland transportation (store-door moves) for U.S.-bound cargo. According to the filing, CMA CGM repeatedly failed to fulfill […]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has signaled a major shift toward deeper supply chain transparency with the release of an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) titled “Heightened Import Disclosures for Supply Chain Visibility.” The initiative aims to curb the flow of illicit goods, eliminate customs evasion, and modernise enforcement gaps by requiring importers […]
As global supply chains realign around nearshoring, multimodal transport, and geographic agility, the region is solidifying its status as an indispensable trade bridge connecting European, Asian, and Middle Eastern markets. According to industry market analysis, the regional freight and logistics sector is on a sustained upward trajectory. The market is projected to expand from $67.43 […]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is urging importers and customs brokers to review their refund statuses in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). If an importer is not enrolled in Automated Clearing House (ACH) refunds, eligible duty refunds and drawback disbursements may be rejected or delayed indefinitely. To prevent stalled disbursements, businesses should audit their […]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released entry filing instructions following the expiration of the temporary tariff suspension on select Canadian imports. Effective August 22, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. EST, additional ad valorem duties authorized under Section 338 and Presidential Proclamations 11046, 11047, and 11048 have officially taken effect for goods entered for consumption […]
In a Federal Register notice published on August 19, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced enhanced enforcement efforts, beginning September 18, 2026, to verify the accuracy of Importer of Record (IOR) information maintained on CBP Form 5106. Importers should take this opportunity to confirm that the information CBP has on file is complete, […]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has initiated enhanced enforcement procedures to verify the accuracy of Importer of Record (IOR) data submitted on CBP Form 5106. Importers and customs brokers must ensure all active records are complete, accurate, and up to date by September 18 to prevent operational disruption and significant penalties. This enforcement surge […]
New Section 232 national security tariffs on imported drones and related components will take effect September 3, 2026. Implemented via presidential proclamation following an August 13 White House announcement, the measures impose duty rates ranging from 10% to 100% depending on product capabilities, weight, and country of origin. Duty Rates & Country-Specific Treatments 100% Tariff […]
New regulatory requirements under Executive Order #14411 introduce stricter compliance obligations for foreign entities importing into the United States. If your freight forwarding business manages or services Foreign Importer of Record (FIOR) accounts, understanding these new standards is essential to preventing costly border delays, clearance rejections, and bond disputes. The New Clearance Criteria for Foreign Importers Under Executive Order […]
A new White House presidential proclamation implementing Section 232 tariffs on polysilicon and solar supply-chain derivatives establishes novel trade mechanisms that could permanently reshape U.S. customs compliance. The proclamation introduces a Minimum Import Price (MIP) framework alongside explicit enforcement measures to monitor and penalize pre-implementation stockpiling (front-loading). Unlike standard ad valorem duties, the MIP mechanism […]
