News & Insights
The trade community’s interest in ISF developments remains high. Considering the sweeping impact of this program upon brokers, importers, and others, this is no surprise. Has there been a great deal of ISF discussion over the past seven months? Yes. Have there been a many substantive changes? Not really. As a follow-up to an ISF enforcement update Roanoke […]
Despite the good-faith efforts of CBP officials, there continue to be many Importer Security Filing (ISF) related questions on the minds of the international trade community. Roanoke Trade has been extensively involved in the CBP and trade dialog on ISF via its representation in and interaction with COAC, the Customs-Surety Executive Committee, the International Trade Surety Association, the […]
Starting with Importer Security Filings (ISF) due on or after July 9, 2013, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will begin to use liquidated damages as an enforcement tool for compliance. For over 3 years, CBP relied on outreach, education, and port examinations for non-compliant ISF Importers. The information in this notice is based on the CBP ISF Regulations, CBP […]
Dave Jordan of Roanoke Trade will be a presenter in a session at the 2014 WESCCON conference. His presentation will focus on STBs in eBond. Please plan on attending Saturday, October 18th from 11:00am – 12:15pm.
No Increase for Forwarder, NVO Bonds The Federal Maritime Commission’s proposed revisions to ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) rules have been amended to eliminate some mandates that were unpopular with freight forwarders and OTIs. Proposed bond increases, which met with industry pushback, have been eliminated from the FMC’s newest version of the guidelines. The June 2013 […]
Join us for a complimentary webinar on Tuesday, October 14th from 11:30am – 12:30pm CT In August 2014, Roanoke held a complimentary webinar for its clients on eBond. We are reprising this webinar for those who missed it or would like to attend again. In this presentation, we will provide a variety updates since our last […]