Category: CBP inspections

Your import bond is not just a formality or a good-looking paper to wave around showing your friends. It’s your license to operate, it’s your bond, shaken not stirred. Ok, maybe a few too many 007 references, but let’s clear some things up about CUSTOMS BONDS! An import bond is not just a box you…

Just last week I was reminded of an experience I had at a previous employer with an import shipment. It was the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, and many people were already on their holiday, while I received a frantic call from our freight forwarder & customs broker about an Emergency Action Notification (EAN) from U.S. Customs…