CONTAINER & TRAILER SEALING
CONTAINER SECURITY – CONTAINER TRAILER SEALING PROCESSES: As a member of C-TPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) it is our duty to inform the importing public of the importance of Security Criteria. U.S. Customs brokers in the U.S.A. do not play a significant roll in stuffing, loading, transporting or distributing the merchandise while overseas. The Customs Broker does however play a big part in the supply chain of goods moving to the United States. While we can do little... Read More
ISF (Importer Security Filings) – CBP moves to penalty phase!
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Services has notified the public that starting today (July 9th, 2013) CBP will take the position to issue penalties to importers who fail to file, or fail to “timely” file their ISF (Importer Security Filing – AKA 10+2) submissions. ISF submissions are required on Ocean imports coming into the U.S.A. Submissions must be filed electronically to CBP 24 hours prior to the cargo being tendered to the carrier in the exporting country of shipment... Read More
Sanders Brokerage Services
At Sanders Brokerage Services we provide a complete array of U.S. Customs import entry and consultation services. Providing exemplary U.S. Customs import entry services with a “personal touch” to our business partners has been and always will be our number one goal. Shipping, selling, or returning goods to the United States can be a very complicated process. Potentially there are a multitude of Government agencies with their rules and regulations standing in your way. Navigating the road... Read More
Import Entry Services
Import Entry Services Provided: While our office hours are Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., we do in fact provide 24/7 coverage to our clients and business partners. Our goal is to make sure that your shipment is not delayed. Import entry documents can be sent to our general incoming email address of orders@sandersbrokerage.com. Our Basic Import Services Include: U.S. Customs (CBP) Import Services, R.L.F. (Remote Location Filing) Entry Services, I.T. (Immediate Transportation)... Read More
Tips for the New or First Time Importer – Via CBP
This information is brought to you direct from CBP and their tips to travelers website. This is very good information to live by (Posted by: Sanders Brokerage Services). Following is a direct cut and paste from the web site of: http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/trade_outreach/diduknow.xml In order to avoid potential problems in the clearance of your merchandise, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) strongly recommends that you familiarize yourself with CBP policies and procedures prior to... Read More
OUR NEW WEB SITE
Welcome to the launch of our new web site. We’ve designed our web site to provide our users quicker access to timely information, other government agency informational updates while still providing quick access to S.C.N. (shipment control Number) data so vital to importing carriers and truck lines. Thanks for making us a part of your business life. Read More
Goods returned to the USA – CBP and 9801.00 Provisions
C.B.P. and the 9801.00 Provisions of the Tariff Schedule: Things ebb and flow with any government agencies. Current hot topics, catch phrases, the issues of the week frequently change. Recently C.B.P. has impressed upon the trade (importing public) of the need for full compliance with the duty free provisions of 9801.00. These include the return of U.S. manufactured articles, the return of goods following a trade show, circus, scientific or education endeavor abroad (perhaps in Canada),... Read More
Know Before You Go!
In a publication years ago Customs said it best, “Know Before You Go”. The document was intended to provide a knowledge base to importers so that before they went abroad and purchased goods, or before their company imported goods the U.S.A. they would know all the regulatory issues surrounding the goods they wish to import. This “know before you go” concept is still in place and bigger than ever. For more information please refer to “Importer Info” under the “Services”... Read More
