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Why Have My Goods Been Seized?

For many companies who begin the process of importing goods there is an expectation and an underlying hope that the entire process will run smoothly. However, if your product is not compliant with U.S. laws and regulations, 19 CFR Part 162 and 19 CFR 151 authorizes U.S. Customs & Border (CBP) to either detain or seize your goods upon importation. For importers, the best moment to contact a Customs expert is at the detention phase. This will expedite the correct communication with CBP and increase the likelihood of your product not being seized. […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2021-11-03T15:17:29-04:00July 23, 2018|Best Practices, Counterfeits, Currency Seizure, Customs Broker, Events, Import, International Law, International Trade, IPR, Trademarks and Logos, Seizures, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|3 Comments

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMPLIANCE: The ABC’S of Customs Seizures – PLUS Top 10 Tips to Ensure Import Compliance

The DTL Team wants to ensure you are a compliant with U.S. federal regulations and laws when importing your goods from abroad! Here is your chance to learn directly from our Founder, Jennifer Diaz, about the “dos” and “don’ts” of importing.

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Did you know that In FY 2015, 28,865 seizures were for underlying Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) violations? The MSRP of the goods seized was $1,352,495,341! IPR enforcement is a priority trade initiative for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the detention and seizure process is a complicated one. If your merchandise is detained and/or seized, you have options. But more Learn exactly how you should respond and more importantly how to avoid future problems with CBP.

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By Jennifer Diaz|2021-11-09T14:24:21-05:00September 13, 2016|Best Practices, Currency Seizure, Events, Import, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|1 Comment