This article was originally published in Global Trade Magazine on Feb. 28, 2018 By Cora Di Pietro, Vice President of Global Trade Consulting, Livingston International When the text for the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) was released last week, astute observers... Read more >
Effective November 2, 2017, provisional duties are no longer payable on certain silicon metal originating in or exported from Brazil, Kazakhstan, Laos, Malaysia, Norway and Thailand. On November 3, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) published it’s finding that the... Read more >
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Port of Nogales, AZ, Commercial Facility will begin winter hours of operation on Monday, October 30, 2017. Both the primary northbound truck gate and In-bond/Export booth for the 2017/2018 winter season will be open... 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 >
The pending passage of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the recent finalization of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) are set to make Canada the only country in the world with free trade agreements with Europe, Pacific Asian countries... Read more >
For more than two decades, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has been enabling improved trade between Canada, the United States and Mexico - but along the way it's been both praised and criticized, many times over. As Canada and... Read more >
There are over 28 million small businesses in the U.S. And the U.S. has free trade agreements with 20 countries. Adding two-and-two together tells you: it's a great time for small businesses to expand into the global marketplace. There are more... Read more >
Are professional duty management services right for your business? Managing free trade programs is a complex task, from addressing the unique requirements of goods and countries involved to submitting required documentation – not to mention dealing with multiple vendors and... Read more >
Applying for North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) tariff treatments has its challenges, but the benefits far outweigh the downsides. In our guide, “NAFTA basics: Your questions answered,” we look at reasons why you should apply for NAFTA tariff treatment;... Read more >
NAFTA basics - How to determine if your goods are eligible In order to determine whether or not your goods qualify for North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) tariff treatment, you should be aware of three contributing factors: The Harmonized... Read more >