Most of us have heard of the terms “sanctions” and “embargoes”. They are often used interchangeably, but they are quite different.
Trade sanctions target specific types of transactions, as in a prohibition to sell arms to a specific business, country, government or regime. An embargo represents a complete prohibition of all trade activities between countries.
Sanctions and embargoes are political tools used throughout the world.
Topics: Export Consulting, Import Consulting
Have you heard that U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP), will begin accepting applications from exporters for participation in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program? If your company is already a certified C-TPAT importer in good standing, your company is well on its way to becoming a C-TPAT exporter and can apply for the exporter program – simply update your profile in the portal.
The C-TPAT exporter program provides the opportunity to partner with CBP to get a head start in ensuring your overall corporate compliance program is up to par and receive some additional benefits in the process, including:
Topics: Export Consulting, CTPAT
