Regulation

Customs risk management strategies

Customs risk management has a key presence in the logistics process of your cargo; is the process by which companies identify, assess and mitigate the risks associated with compliance with customs regulations and payment of tariffs. Today we share with you several important points that we put into practice in our daily operation: – The correct tariff classification of products means reducing the applicable tariffs, so it is important to know the harmonized system that governs the entry and...
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ROHS and REACH certifications

The acronym refers to several certifications that govern the trade of certain substances in Europe. In the case of ROHS certification, it regulates aspects related to the use of heavy metals in the manufacture of electrical and electronic devices, for which the products to be exported must undergo the necessary tests in accredited laboratories. The Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulation regulates the production and use of chemical components, as w...
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Dangerous goods and their code

Knowing the legislation and the code that governs the entire supply chain is the key to international trade. The IMDG code, International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, contains the current provisions and regulations governing the transport of dangerous goods by sea, initially this code arises for the protection of the crew and the environment, containing information on the groupings or types of dangerous goods, labeling, packaging and other information that you should know before importing or e...
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New import alerts from FDA

Recently the Drugs and Food Administration has published news alerts imports. If you are importer of any product you need to know this information at first hand. Import alerts contain modifications and new regulations for any product that may violate laws or endanger the health of the population, so without physical examination the cargo may be detained upon entry into the US. Here, some products on the red list: papaya and melons from Mexico peppers from Mexico fresh frozen(raw) shrimp from Ban...
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