Known as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in the U.S., the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) in Canada, and the Tratado entre México, Estados Unidos y Canadá (T-MEC) in Mexico, the Agreement will replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)... Read more >
The U.S. Power of Attorney is a requirement of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency. In order for Livingston to conduct customs business in your name, we must have a current Power of Attorney on file. Livingston will not... Read more >
When preparing your NAFTA Certificate of Origin, accuracy is key. Make sure you're completing this form correctly. Download our how-to guide for step-by-step instructions. Click to download Read more >
Importers across the continent leverage the North American Free Trade Agreement to reduce costs and improve supply chain efficiency. Are you taking advantage? Learn how to get started. Maximize your NAFTA advantage Applying for NAFTA tariff treatments has its benefits.... Read more >
Are you prepared for a customs audit? Both U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Canada Border Services Agency have indicated that, every importer will eventually be audited. With an audit being a "when" rather than an "if" scenario, it's important that... 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 >
Use this introductory template as the basis for a brokerage request for proposal (RFP). We have gathered together the most relevant and commonly-asked brokerage questions to help you get on your way with sourcing a customs broker. Divided into six... 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 >
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