While significant work has been completed in updating the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program, there is still much more to be done. Updates include new Minimum Security Criteria and a new best practices framework, but the program continues to be updated and refined under the leadership of Elizabeth Schmelzinger, C-TPAT [...]
A Florida-based importer caught the attention of the U.S. government for evading payment of anti-dumping and countervailing duties of bedroom furniture from China when a competitor brought the case to court under the False Claims Act. The importer is accused of classifying bedroom sets, dressers, beds, and nightstands as metal [...]
As participants in Customs‐Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), Green Worldwide Shipping strives to inform our partners about importance of cargo security. […]
Is your business ready to import or export? Here are three tips for success in logistics.
As part of our ongoing education for our employees, we recently held training for our import staff members on the topic of Anti-Dumping/Countervailing Duties. This session was broadcast live from our Atlanta headquarters to our branch offices around the country. Topics included the definitions of the two types of special [...]
