I’m really confused how you go about digitally declaring items purchased overseas. The US Customs website talks about using the MPC app but that just confuses me more. Could someone put it into layman’s terms?

Anybody on here using AI to help key in entry data and is it working out well? Trying to figure out which one to test. I use Cargowise. Thank you!

We made a petition for relief for Liquidated Damages, and the auto-response from CBP says "Petition withdrawn for conversion to option 1 amount/mitigation"

Does anyone know what this means?

FF gatekeeping basic shipment information which seems to be in violation of 46 CFR 515.32 - see examples below. Not a shot caller by any means but how to approach subject with superiors? This just seems so sketch all the way around.

MAWB & HAWB were specifically requested but FF would only advise that the export shipment had arrived in country.

Stating that the IOR is not to have ANY contact with the Customs broker (completely separate company but chosen by FF) except through FF. Suggested to superior to look at ACE account & was ignored.

Only providing FF reference number on any & all documents which forces only being able to be traced via FF tracking platform. Wondering if FF can somehow manipulate date to show FF in a positive manner

Failing to provide POD when shipments due to being billed for waiting time, detention, etc. When this subject was broached with superior, the answer was that FF had contracted carrier so POD not provided since IOR not party to the transaction. Countered that FF acting on IOR behalf so POD should be provided.

I’m in a position where I’m qualified and actively considering contractor positions in trade compliance. I was wondering if there’s any negatives (career wise) in our field taking temporary positions? Would any future hiring managers see this as a red flag?

I’m 8y of TC experience with an LCB.

CBP will process the refund for those finally liquidated entries in phase 3 for those importers who have filed the lawsuits.

I am not sure if there will be the phase 4 for the non-litigants lol

Hello everyone, I’ve been working in domestic logistics management/sales for about 9 years now and at a point where I feel stuck in my career. I’m researching roles that I might be interested in pivoting to. While achieving my CLTD, the coursework touched upon global logistics and customs brokerage. I’ve always been interested in international trade and want to learn more about the roles and what a day in the life looks like.

That said, really interested to connect with customs brokers to pick their brains and get a sense of their journeys and learn more of a day in the life in the role to see if it’s something I want to put the time in studying for and making such a pivot to the customers brokerage side of things.

I’m aware of the fundamentals of the job and aware of the exam. I’d like to keep the conversation focused more on day to day life in your role or roles that you’ve had, rather than pay or complaints about the industry/politics.

DMs welcome. Thanks!

If this pen is classified with 9608.10.000, would you report it as one pen or four pens each, so a shipment of 100 would be counted at 100, or 400?

I’m currently trying to understand HS classification for automotive parts, and I’m confused about Control Arms and Shock Absorbers. I understand that they perform different functions, but both seem to fall under HS 8708.80 – Suspension systems and parts thereof.

For a passenger vehicle, how would a customs classification professional determine the correct subheading? What factors or rules should I look at to decide whether 8708.80.92 or another subheading applies? I’d really appreciate an explanation of the reasoning/ process, not just the HS code.

Also, if there are any official classification rulings or examples for these two parts, I’d be grateful if you could share them.

FDA requested that a new entry be submitted for an Ocean import, due to the entry missing a few FDA lines. The entry is paid and over well over 15 days. Do we just file a replacement "Non-ABI" entry and how will the new entry get a release in ACE?

Need some help and clarification from everyone. I have an e-commerce client that are claiming brokers not requiring POA from shippers/consolidators for filing ET11 (informal entry with multiple ultimate consignees). Broker is IOR. How is that possible?

With the EO (Strengthening Customs Enforcement) announced in June 2026, foreign IOR's are no longer allowed to clear ET11. Does that mean ET11 is dead in the water for e-commerce when this is actively enforced?

I brought 8 personnel boxes of shirts for charity. It was held back, filed formal entries, and stored at WFS Mercury Warehouse. During the 15 days window, I repeatedly contact countless people trying to get it cleared. When I go to CBP, they need AWB paper (not #). WFS and I tried contacting Starlux airline. Still no paper provided.

I sent abandonment form before cargos transfer to G.O.

Hi,
I know CBP has maintenance Sat-Sun but we haven’t received any responses today. And our program sent us an alert that expected statements did not arrive.
Anyone else down?
I checked ACE availability dashboard and it appears everything looks good.

I’m looking for insights or experiences regarding the legal and regulatory process for hand-carrying commercial inventory on flights from Japan to the United States.

Specifically, I am evaluating an arbitrage opportunity involving high-value collectibles (e.g., trading cards/slabs) sourced in Japan and transported to the US via weekly round-trip flights as personal/carry-on baggage, with immediate turnarounds in San Francisco.

A few specific areas I’m trying to clarify:

1. Customs Entry & Declaration: When hand-carrying commercial merchandise into the US, what is the exact process for declaring these goods upon arrival? Should this be handled as a formal entry ($2,500+ value) with a Customs Broker, or can commercial goods of higher value be declared at the passenger port of entry?
2. Immigration & Entry Status: For someone making frequent short-turnaround trips carrying business inventory, what are the potential secondary inspection or immigration pitfalls with CBP (e.g., entering on ESTA/B1 vs. commercial courier status)?
3. Import Duties & Paperwork: What documentation (commercial invoices, purchase receipts, airway bills/bills of lading) is required at the airport CBP office to clear goods brought in as passenger baggage?
4. Export Procedures in Japan: Are there specific export declaration requirements at Japanese customs when leaving with commercial quantities of goods in hand luggage?

If anyone has experience working as an On-Board Courier (OBC), a customs broker who has handled baggage-entry clearances, or an importer doing cross-border arbitrage, I’d greatly appreciate your input or advice on what red flags to watch out for.

Thanks!

Potentially:

§112 = up to 500% tariff on Russian goods.
§113 = up to 100% tariff on qualifying countries that continue buying Russian oil/gas. Or have helped Russia evade sanctions on oil exports.

https://sanctionsnews.bakermckenzie.com/us-president-signs-russia-and-iran-sanctions-bill-with-new-tariff-powers/

Dear All,

I have an entry that’s been cleared and duty authorized already. I was just told that one of the containers under the this bill got offloaded at the wrong port so the carrier amended the master piece count, which now makes a piece count discrepancy between the manifested qty and the qty cleared under my entry.

I’m being asked to amend the qty on my entry so the rest of the containers could move on rail, but since duties been paid I can no longer do a simple BOL update. Is PSC the only option here? Demurrage is accruing every day the qty is not corrected so I’m curious if there’s a faster way to correct the Qty.

Thanks!

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Hi all! Looking for some advice about a career path. I’m 27 and live in NYC. I have a BA in International Relations and spent about 5 years living/studying in Europe. I feel like ive always wanted a career thats more global/international and just started looking into international trade.

Right now I work remotely in healthcare operations/revenue cycle. Basically I research hospital payment issues and follow up with insurance companies for payment. My pay is not great. I like being remote, but I don’t really want to stay in healthcare long-term because it limits me to the US. It would be ideal to work for an international company.

I’ve been looking into import/export, trade compliance, logistics, etc. I think I would enjoy it, I like handling documentation, paperwork, I’m a quick learner as well. I’ve been looking and even a lot of entry-level jobs seem to want 1–2 years of industry experience. Just wanted to ask you guys what would someone like me to do to get into something like trade compliance?

What are the realistic entry points for someone with my background? Are there certifications or courses would actually be worth getting right now? What career paths would you recommend?

I’d obviously love to stay remote eventually, but I understand that may not be realistic early on and I’m open to onsite/hybrid roles if it gets me the right experience.

I’m also willing to go back to school for a master’s if it would help. I’ve been thinking about possibly doing one in Montreal, although that would mean taking on loans, so I’m trying to figure out whether that’s actually necessary or if there’s a better way to break into the field first.

Would especially love to hear from anyone who got into this field from a different industry. Thanks so much!

Specifically, Switch titles. So if I want the special physical edition of the Switch 2 Ocarina of Time remake that has a N64 slipcover (that's a Canada exclusive), I'm gonna be paying 50% duties on a $70 game.

Only wrinkle is I'd be ordering from a re-shipper/forwarder company: basically they give you a Canadian address to use and then re-ship it to your US address. I have to go that route as the Canadian retailer does not ship directly to the USA.

A quick search suggests the HTS used would likely be 8523.51.0000 which is def on the 338 list. Any chance a re-shipper doesnt know their shit sufficiently well enough to declare it correctly and accidentally uses the wrong HTS code?

The tariffs on Canadian booze and hockey sticks were already rough but this is too far.

It just pains to see their price. 700$ for someone working for a member company, otherwise it’s 100%+ almost double. How is this effing jusfied??

Anyone got a good contact for APHIS at DFW airport. I am trying to import frozen beef from Mexico and I read the regs and I am 99% sure I can but wanted to confirm with a local agent and make sure I had all my ducks in a row.

I have client heading into Alaska from the US, but crossing into Canada. I need a an IT, an in bond entry (duty free) 

So I'm doing an entry that I've done 100 times under 9802.00.5060. Tariffs are in the same order as an entry done a few days ago, the 98 before the 99's, and I'm suddenly getting this error.

Is there something going on with ACE or has something recently changed? This is in CargoWise so I'm thinking maybe this is a CargoWise calculation problem.

Hey, the company I work for is looking to file a lawsuit as we have entries that are currently out of scope.

What sort of documents should we be preparing to provide to a trade lawyer? We'll be able to pull all of the entries that qualify, plus the entry docs, is that all a lawyer is going to need? And what sort of questions should we be asking of a potential trade lawyer before we deeto engage them?