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Seko Logistics Dismisses Case Fighting Customs Suspensions

The 3PL had been briefly banned from two U.S. import programs, but said it suffered reputational harm even…

US Election Puts Business Focus on Trade, Tariffs and Labor Issues

The US election and its implications on trade, tariffs, and labor has experts pondering the policies of the…

Fashion Label Alexis Caught Evading Trade Tariffs, Faces $7.6M Settlement

Luxury label Alexis settled a $7.6 million case for allegedly using a double-invoicing scheme to evade…

Seko Logistics Fires Back at CBP Over ‘Draconian’ Customs Suspensions

CBP conditionally reinstated Seko into two customs programs, but the 3PL filed litigation against the agency…

CBP’s De Minimis Crackdown Hits Seko Logistics, Customs Brokers

Six firms were reportedly suspended from participating in an expedited customs program for low-value…

‘Significant’ Volume of Xinjiang Cotton Mislabeled as US or Brazilian

Isotopic analysis of hundreds of cotton products sold by U.S. and global retailers also found a 19 percent…

DHS Crackdown on Illicit Trade Includes Greater De Minimis Scrutiny

New enforcement actions also include increasing foreign verifications of free trade partners and an expanded…

CBP Launches Two New Interactive Dashboards

They're designed to allow members of the public and trade community to delve deeper into the trade violation…

UFLPA Needs to ‘Aggressively Step Up’ Enforcement, Lawmakers Say

A scanty Entity List, transshipment from third countries and the de minimis "loophole" are "undermining" its…

What a UFLPA Hearing Revealed About the Future of Forced Labor Enforcement

For one thing, isotopic testing of goods for Xinjiang cotton is likely only to increase.

Mitigating Compliance Risks with Forensic Testing Traceability

Global businesses are facing the dual challenge of meeting tightening regulations and satisfying an…

Stringency of US Forced Labor Law Is Crucial to Its Success

Although UFLPA enforcement is a significant undertaking, it is necessary for success in achieving Congress's…

Xinjiang Cotton Still Making Its Way to the US

More than one-quarter of tests performed by CBP in May turned up positive for the banned fiber.

Does the UFLPA Cover Recycled Cotton?

This is a question industry has asked for "some time now," according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

New CTPAT Updates Like TSA Pre-Check for Modern Slavery

By requiring more robust relationships with their suppliers, importers can better ensure that they're working…