There is a big market for used cell phones around the world.  Accordingly, we come into contact with many entrepreneurs who are involved in the secondary cell phone market.  As a result, we have handled many cases involving refurb... Continue

Do you know about EAPA investigations? In this article, we will tell you everything about EAPA that you must know.

As businesses continue to expand globally, the competition is becoming tough. Sometimes in this race to win, companies... Continue

Do you know about Seafood Import Regulations? In this blog, we will let you know everything you must know about seafood importing regulations.

Seafood is a popular and delicious delicacy that many people enjoy worldwide. While seafoo... Continue

Do you know about importing alcohol to the united states? This blog post will guide you through everything you need to know for a successful import.

For wine enthusiasts, alcohol importers, or anyone who wants to import alcohol to th... Continue

As the global marketplace expands, the movement of plants and plant products across international borders has increased significantly. This movement poses a serious threat to plant health and can lead to the introduction and spread of harmf... Continue

The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) was signed into law in the United States in June 2020. The act prohibits the importation of goods produced using forced labor in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) of China. Recently,... Continue

Every year, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspects imported goods entering the country to ensure they are compliant with the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) regulations. If you find yourself in a situation where you... Continue

Personal importation of prescription drugs not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is an issue that has recently been brought to the forefront. This article will provide an overview of what personal importation is, and d... Continue

The Customs Broker Modernization Regulations 19 CFR 111 have revolutionized customs broker regulation. These rules develop guidelines for customs brokers and create a more efficient customs process. In addition, the regulations provide addi... Continue

Section 321 shipments are an important part of the ecommerce landscape. This type of shipment allows a person or business to send products across borders with significantly reduced costs and faster shipping times. But what is Section 321, e... Continue

In recent years, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has come under fire for their use of hacking technology to search travelers’ electronic devices. With the growing concern over data privacy and national security, it is important t... Continue

First of all, what is an airport currency seizure? Created to fight against the drug trade, a currency seizure is performed by authorities who detect and have reason to suspect illegal behavior. For example, sulk cash smuggling, narcotics t... Continue

We receive calls each week regarding the denial or revocation of Global Entry Privileges by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP” or “Customs”).
What is Global Entry?
Under 8 C.F.R. 235.12(a):

The Global Entry progr... Continue

Structuring, according to United States Code (USC) laws and regulations, is the attempt by one or more persons to avoid importation/exportation reporting requirements by partitioning a sum of $10,000 or more in currency or other monetary in... Continue

Just in time for the holidays, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is warning consumers about the dangers of buying counterfeit products. Counterfeit items are often sold at a fraction of the price of the real thing, making them an... Continue