Importing FDA-regulated products? As a customs broker, Livingston needs to know how the product being imported is intended to be used and/or why the product is being imported. Importers should confirm that their invoices clearly show what the end use... Read more >
Affirmations of compliance are additional pieces of information such as medical device listing, drug listing, Radiation Declaration, FCE/SIDS (canning establishment). In all, there are more than 200 different types of Affirmations of Compliance in the differing industries within FDA jurisdiction.... Read more >
Many products will need these government agency processing codes as a way to tell the FDA more about what type of product category this item is in. As some of these codes can be determined by the customs broker, it’s... Read more >
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires the electronic transmission of data elements such as FDA product code, description, country of production, cargo storage status, manufacturer ID, and Shipper ID. With ACE in effect, FDA data will no longer... Read more >
Join us for this special 2-part overview of the Canadian import process! Part 1: In “The import process, documentation and release,” we’ll discuss the shipping process step by step, the documentation requirements that go hand-in-hand with your imports, and the... Read more >
Whether you are new to the role or you simply want to get a better understanding of the customs release and entry process when importing to the U.S., this 3-part series is right for you. Part 1: In “Import process... Read more >
Incoterms® are internationally accepted commercial terms that determine the buyer’s and seller’s roles and responsibilities in the sale of goods. In webinar, we’ll help you develop an understanding of the main Incoterms definitions and their use and risk implications, and... Read more >
Watch this educational session on valuation for U.S. imports and learn the importance of valuation to your business! In “The Basics: Valuation (U.S.),” you’ll learn about the rules and methods for calculating valuation, including the six common methods. You’ll also... Read more >
Watch this special 2-part session and learn what you need to know about classification! Part 1: In “The importance of correct H.S. classification and tariff structure,” you’ll learn about the history of classification and its place in import/export operations and... Read more >
This complimentary session will teach you the ins and outs of Canada’s Customs Self-Assessment program, also known as CSA. You’ll learn about why an importer should consider CSA, and the challenges and benefits of implementing the program. CSA is one... Read more >
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