What Is a Customs Notice of Seizure and How to Respond
What does receiving a “what is a customs notice of seizure” mean for you? This urgent communication from US Customs and Border Protection indicates that your goods have been seized due to suspected customs violations. You’ve got a narrow window of time to act and potentially reverse the seizure. In this article, we outline what […]
Customs Clearance
Customs clearance is your top focus once a shipment has departed from a particular country. Your professional reputation and bottom line are depending on you. But rather than be a source of stress, it should be an exciting time. Because the overall importing process is nearing its final stage. Take a second to pre-celebrate now […]
What are the Penalties for Violating Export Control Laws and Regulations
“Those vials wouldn’t happen to contain bubonic plague would they?” asked the security official. “O no sir, they are just regular diseases,” replied the college professor. Back in 2003, a teacher at Texas Tech University was subject to criminal penalties for lying about vials from Tanzania. His willful violation resulted in 2 years of prison […]
What is Kratom? Can You Import It?
Over 30 U.S. states allow patients to experience the effects of Kratom. Which leads to a question. If that’s the case, why does an online search turn up results like “severe adverse effects?” We’re glad you asked. Together, we’ll answer this question. Because truth is worth pursuing. What Is Kratom and Where Does It Come […]