Find out how U.S. exporters can take advantage of the Non-Resident Importer program to expand into Canadian markets This guide is an essential resource for any business aiming to become a non-resident importer. Starting with basic questions like “What is... Read more >
Struggling with Import Regulations? As an importer, compliance is essential for keeping your goods moving on-time, every time. If poor compliance practices are not addressed and corrected, the costs can add up quickly and can have a serious impact on... Read more >
Your supply chain is like a complex machine, full of moving parts that depend on one another for smooth, efficient operation. Unfortunately, it only takes one compliance mistake to throw the entire operation into disarray. With that in mind, we’ve... Read more >
If you’re looking to expand into the growing Canadian marketplace, take a look at Canada’s Non-Resident Importer (NRI) program. The NRI program allows foreign or U.S.-based business to ship goods to Canada while enjoying the same advantages as Canadian importers... Read more >
Are you conducting business across the southern U.S. border? As you’ve no doubt noticed, customs regulations and requirements between the U.S. and Mexico are unique, complex – and challenging. Livingston has prepared a guide with five key steps you can... Read more >
Getting your export documentation right is crucial to avoiding lengthy wait times, hefty fines, or having your shipment denied at the border. Establishing and maintaining effective and accurate export documentation processes can be a challenge, but there are steps you... Read more >
Filing for duty drawback is a great way to get back a large portion of the duty you paid to U.S. Customs. However, applying for duty drawback can be tricky. There are a number of key considerations you need to... Read more >
ISF enforcement is happening. As of July 2013, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is assessing liquidated damages against importers whose Importer Security Filing (ISF) is missing, late or inaccurate. These fines can reach as high as $5,000 per infraction. Make... Read more >
Following the SAFE Port Act of 2006, the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection introduced the concept of 10+2 – 10 required data elements from importers (and two from carriers) that helps Customs decide which containers... Read more >
For anyone thinking of becoming an NRI, it’s important to understand proper valuation and how it needs to be part of your overall business strategy. Valuation, essentially, is the price you declare for your goods in Canada – and as... Read more >
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