The White House has issued a new executive order named “Strengthening Customs Enforcement” that may have an impact on the international moving industry.
The executive order is aimed at targeting customs reform in the United States, outlining that customs enforcement is viewed as essential to national security, foreign policy, and the economy. Specifically, the document said that effective customs enforcement prevents the importation of unlawful and dangerous goods, and ensures importers of record are correctly identified and accountable for duties owed.
“Importers should expect more scrutiny across all of these dimensions,” said Jackson Wood of supply chain technology group Descartes. “CBP (Customs & Border Protection) will likely focus on whether supplier records, product data, invoices, broker instructions, and shipping documents all tell the same story,” he added. “CBP is not only looking for incorrect entries; it is also going to evaluate whether companies have the controls, data, documentation, and governance to support the claims they make at the border.”
IAM Member Impact: While the executive order makes no changes to current import document requirements, international moving companies should make sure that customs entries and documentation are complete, accurate, and clearly written to avoid delays.
Source: Logistics Management