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Reintroduction of Import Security and Fairness Act – Important Update

Reintroduction of Import Security and Fairness Act – Important Update May 31, 2023

Congressman Blumenauer announced his intention to reintroduce the Import Security and Fairness Act, which was initially proposed last year. This new bill aims to strengthen U.S. international trade import laws, particularly in relation to imports from non-market economies like China, and addresses concerns regarding the exploitation of the de minimis threshold. Under the current regulations,...

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The Customs Broker May 2023 Newsletter

The Customs Broker May 2023 Newsletter May 24, 2023

Welcome to our May Supply Chain Update, where we bring you the latest news and insights from the world of importing. We are highlighting key news stories to global supply chains, risk management, emerging trends, and sustainability. We aim to provide relevant and up-to-date information to help you succeed in your importing endeavors. Your feedback...

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WB Skinner Quarterly Newsletter: Importer News Spotlight, Tips You Can Use, Company News & More

WB Skinner Quarterly Newsletter: Importer News Spotlight, Tips You Can Use, Company News & More April 24, 2023

Check out our first edition of the WB Skinner Quarterly Newsletter, published and sent to our WB Skinner, Inc mailing list in April 2023. In The News: Importer News Spotlight Share What You Know: Don’t Forget The Postal Code Tips You Can Use: Masking Your Identity When Shipping Freight Company News: Rosemarie: A Valuable Asset...

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The Customs Broker February 2023 Newsletter

The Customs Broker February 2023 Newsletter February 21, 2023

Check out our most recent edition of the Customs Broker Newsletter, published and sent to our WB Skinner, Inc mailing list in February 2023. Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports in February is projected to drop close to its lowest level in nearly three years, or since the beginning of the pandemic...

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Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Requires Postal Codes

Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Requires Postal Codes February 16, 2023

“Does your supplier include their Postal Code in their address?”   -Here’s why it’s important. The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) is now in effect and Customs requires the China postal code on all paperwork. This enhancement will provide an early notification to importers of goods that may have been produced in the Xinjiang Uyghur...

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Welcome Ryan Skinner Director of Sales and Marketing

Welcome Ryan Skinner Director of Sales and Marketing February 10, 2023

I’m proud and excited to introduce WB Skinner’s new Director of Sales and Marketing, my son Ryan Skinner. Ryan represents the 3rd generation of Skinner family members carrying on the proud tradition of integrity and service excellence in Customs Brokerage and Freight Forwarding services started by my father more than 50 years ago. Ryan will...

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Join Us At The 2023 NY/NJ Forwarders and Brokers Association Dinner

Join Us At The 2023 NY/NJ Forwarders and Brokers Association Dinner January 5, 2023

We hope you will join us at the Industry Event of the Year on February 3, 2022! The 104th NY/NJ Foreign Freight Forwarders & Brokers Association Dinner in Jersey City on the Hudson is the single largest event in the U.S. transportation industry, with 500 attendees. I know you will want to be among them!...

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Chinese New Year and COVID Delays

Chinese New Year and COVID Delays January 2, 2023

As many seasoned importers know, it’s critical to start planning for the Chinese New Year (CNY) holiday far in advance. In addition to CNY, COVID-19 has resurged in China, and booking delays and cancellations are dramatically increasing. Factories will shut down for several weeks and ocean carriers are expected to reduce their capacity for the...

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