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Whether it's the animal itself or a portion of it used as decorative trim on a handbag, most imports of "exotic" animals require advance...

I received a call recently asking me if there would be any issues where a fake invoice was issued to support the declaration made on a US...

Help is here! With the US Commercial Services’ (UCS) Country Commercial Guides, new and existing exporters can capitalize on the world’s...

As explained in another article of ours, the FDA’s “deeming rule” refers to the series of compliance requirements that went in to effect...

We have heard the benefits touted of toasted hemp seeds, which are rich in amino acids, and how they make a delicious and healthy...

Intellectual property (IP) owners recognize the value of registering their trademarks and copyrights with the US Patent and Trademark...

Preventing the importation of merchandise that infringes on the intellectual property rights of a United States trademark or copyright...

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) recently launched its new online “Import Monitoring Tool” to provide public access to...

Enjoyed an incredible night of wine tasting at the South African Consulate in NYC where we celebrated women wine makers in South Africa...

If you're a seasoned importer you almost certainly have, and if you have not heard about this fair before, it's time you did if you're...

While at the Bahrain Consulate this past week in NYC, I had an opportunity to learn more about how global business and trade is...

US Customs ruled that no specialty provisions existed to avoid the payment of customs duties, or severely reduce them, on haute couture...

As clothing is an article we deal with everyday, it seems to be pretty straightforward. When it comes to its tariff classification and...