Customs Question of the Month with Licensed Customs Broker, Jessica Parks Q: How do I know if the Food and Drug Administration regulates my import? A: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates more commodities than its name would imply. These commodities are, but are not limited to, medical devices, some electronics, LED lights, cosmetics, and tobacco products. Each commodity that the FDA regulates requires … Read More
Charleston the E-Commerce Distribution Hub of the East Coast
The Charleston Harbor is set to become the deepest port on the East Coast by mid-2022. Upon completion, the 11 year, 2 Billion dollar project will take the port from its current 45ft to 52ft. Post-Panamax vessels will add Charleston to their port of calls at the new depth, opening up significant commerce opportunities for Charleston and the surrounding areas. The South Carolina Port Authority … Read More
GLC Distribution Invests $80,000 in Additional Racking for L.A. Warehouse
With online sales skyrocketing during the pandemic, GLC Distribution’s L.A. warehouse has seen a year-over-year increase of 60% in e-commerce related warehousing and distribution services. A core competency for the L.A. facility, end-to-end e-commerce fulfillment, accounts for 40% percent of the revenue generated. Early in Q3, it was clear that in order to accommodate our clients’ growing e-commerce business better, the 165,000 sq. ft facility, … Read More
Are 301 tariffs eligible for duty drawback?
CUSTOMS QUESTION OF THE MONTH with Licensed Customs Broker, Jessica Parks Nov. 2020 Q: Are 301 tariffs eligible for duty drawback? A: Yes, However Duty drawbacks, or refunds, of these duties can only occur under specific circumstances. Your goods are eligible for duty drawback if, after being imported into the U.S., they are subsequently exported without ever entering U.S. commerce, OR they are legally destroyed … Read More
Record Import Volumes Set to Worsen West Coast Port Congestion
Peak Season is well underway and the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are feeling the pressure. The increased congestion results in container delays, terminal yard closures, increased wait times, and equipment shortages. The chaos created by the sharp increase in early summer volume after months of unprecedented blank sailings has left Asia squandering for equipment and the U.S. without chassis. The combination of … Read More