Trade Compliance

Fashion Focus: Anoraks, Parkas, Jackets, and Coats, Oh My!

Posted August 16, 2018

Under Ask George, Case Studies, GHY Blog, GHY International, Trade Compliance News

Figuring out the correct tariff classification for outerwear – anoraks, parkas, jackets & coats – can be an especially daunting task these days owing to a combination of newly developed fabrics and ever-changing fashion trends. Lynne McGowan, our Senior Textile & Apparel Customs Specialist, breaks down how to classify outerwear and shows you the best way to properly determine the right tariff applicable to your goods.  Continue Reading

Fly Fishing and the Current Trade Environment

Posted August 02, 2018

Under GHY Blog, Trade Compliance News

What does fly fishing and the current trade environment have in common? Our Senior Customs Associate – FDA Specialist Linda Zyvoloski takes you into her world of fly fishing, where there are many commonalities between the enthralling sport and that of trade; tariffs, products and compliance. More importantly, she provides insight and advice on how to navigate through these uncertain times/waters of trade.  Continue Reading

Guidelines on Determining ‘Essential Character’

Posted July 05, 2018

Under GHY Blog, Trade Compliance News

Determining the "essential character" of a garment can be challenging. Our Senior Textile & Apparel Specialist - Lynne McGowan provides insight into overcoming challenges by mapping out guidelines that help her, which will surely help you too.  Continue Reading

Tony Bennett and Customs Brokerage

Posted June 08, 2018

Under GHY Blog, Trade Compliance News

A bewildering array of changes in the fast-moving logistics environment such as the digitization of freight processes, more comprehensive new trade agreements, the continual updating of government regulations, and a growing need for supply chain security, along with increasingly sophisticated client demands are constantly creating new challenges for customs brokers. So, how should they respond? Find out here.  Continue Reading

A Carrot Is a Carrot, or So I Thought!

Posted April 25, 2018

Under GHY Blog, Trade Compliance News

Is a carrot, a carrot? This puzzling question was brought to mind when I was cleaning out some old files the other day and came across a Ruling that I requested from U.S. Customs back in 1997...  Continue Reading

CBP Extends Comment Period on Proposed AD/CVD Enforcement Provisions

Posted October 24, 2016

Under Trade Compliance News, U.S. Customs Issues

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is giving people an additional 60 days to comment on a proposal outlining how the agency will implement improved procedures for investigating claims of evasion regarding antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders.  Continue Reading