C-TPAT Partner
What is Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism? (C-TPAT) C-TPAT is a voluntary partnership between U.S. Customs and private companies to fight against terrorism. The purpose of C-TPAT is to improve the U.S. border security. This partnership was started in November of 2001, just two months after the events of September 11. When a private business signs the agreement to join and become a partner in C-TPAT, it is required to have its security procedures checked by Customs. Every year the partner must update company information and security profile, and complete an Annual Security Profile...
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What is an ISF-Import Security Filing (10+2) An Import Security Filing (ISF or 10+2) is a requirement by the United States Customs for all ocean shipments. The ISF is to avoid terrorist weapons from entering the United States. To comply with the ISF the importer or person responsible for importing into or thru the United States is responsible to file information about the shipment with Customs. This filing must be done at least 24 hours prior to the shipment departing from the last foreign port to the USA. The required information is necessary for Customs to find any high-risk shipments. It...
Read MoreHow to Choose a Customs Broker
How to Choose a Broker… …to clear your shipments, especially with the ever changing customs rules and regulations. Due to the constant changes in the global economy, there are a lot of changes taking place in the international trade and regulations. It’s making it extremely difficult for the importer to keep up with all the changes. With the constant changes taking place, you want to avoid delays or problems when clearing your shipments through Customs or other government agencies. To avoid these delays or problems, you must have the right Customs Broker working for you. The...
Read MoreWhat is a Customs Broker?
A Customs Broker such as Cap International, Inc. is a company licensed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. A Customs Broker is a company that will deal on your behalf with the Government agencies, clearing your freight through Customs. And also through all of the other government agencies that deal with import shipments. In other words, while you concentrate on your business, we will concentrate on clearing your shipments. And make sure they are in compliance with Customs regulations, and other government agencies regulations. To be able to comply with the government agencies, we are...
Read MoreWhat Do You Need to Know
What you need to know… …if your shipment is about to be shipped from a foreign country. The freight forwarder in the foreign country will need to provide shipping documents to the importer and to your customs broker of the details. As the shipment is about to arrive into the USA or to its final destination; proper documentation must be submitted to Customs and any other government agency that may be involved. Importing products can seem easy at times, but don’t be fooled. Rules and regulations are constantly changing, and you need to always be up to date. Your shipment can be...
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