Articles by Joe Weaver
How to Navigate an FDA Import Alert
FDA import alerts flag repeat compliance problems tied to products, shippers, or manufacturers, and this guide helps importers understand alert types, detention risks, and how to seek removal.
CBP Post Summary Correction and its Usefulness to Importers
A post summary correction lets importers fix certain entry summary errors before CBP liquidation, and this guide helps businesses understand which entry types qualify, what kinds of mistakes can be corrected, when a PSC should be filed, and how it can reduce the risk of audits, penalties, or lost duty refunds.
What is Country of Origin? Best Practices for Compliance
Country of origin marking is a core U.S. import requirement that tells buyers where a product or its last substantial transformation took place, and this guide helps importers understand COO labeling rules, free trade agreement origin standards, certificate of origin requirements, and the compliance risks tied to tariffs, duties, and improper transshipment claims.
Bonded Warehouse: When to Use It and How to Clear Goods From It
Bonded warehouses let importers store goods without paying duties right away, and this guide explains warehouse types, tariff deferral benefits, and how bonded storage supports compliance planning.
What Is CTPAT Certification? Benefits, Requirements, and Who Should Apply
CTPAT is a voluntary CBP supply chain security program that rewards importers and other trade partners for meeting strict security standards, and this guide helps businesses understand who qualifies, what compliance requirements apply, and how certification can reduce cargo exams, shorten border wait times, and strengthen trust with customs authorities.
US Import Duties: Find Rates, Calculate Costs, and Pay CBP
Import duties are taxes charged on goods entering the U.S., and this guide helps importers understand duty types, calculate what they owe, and use legal options to reduce costs.