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Category: Compliance

GAVA GROUPNewsCompliance
03 Jun 2026
0 Comments By GV America Trade Lane, Compliance, General, Regulations, US Customs

Trump Administration Orders Major CBP Enforcement Overhaul Focused on Importers and Duty Evasion

New Executive Order Signals Tougher Customs Enforcement and Higher Compliance Expectations President Trump has signed a new Executive Order aimed at strengthening the enforcement capabilities of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), signaling a significant shift toward stricter importer oversight, stronger duty collection measures, and increased scrutiny of supply chains. The order focuses heavily on […]

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29 May 2026
0 Comments By GV America Trade Lane, Compliance, General, US Customs

CPSC eFiling Requirements Begin July 8, 2026: What Importers Need To Know (Part 2)

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is changing how importers demonstrate compliance for regulated consumer products entering the United States. Beginning July 8, 2026, importers must electronically submit product certificate data through U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). For most regulated consumer products, a paper or PDF certificate alone will no […]

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18 May 2026
0 Comments By GV America Trade Lane, Compliance, General, Regulations, US Customs

CPSC eFiling Requirements Begin July 8, 2026: What Importers Need To Know

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is implementing a new electronic filing requirement for imported consumer products beginning July 8, 2026. The new program, known as CPSC eFiling, is designed to improve product safety screening and increase visibility into imported products subject to CPSC regulations. Under the new rule, importers of regulated consumer products […]

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14 Feb 2026
0 Comments By GV America Trade Lane, Compliance, General, Regulations, US Customs

Trump Tariffs Trigger Record $3.5 Billion Customs Bond Shortfall : What Importers Need to Know

U.S. importers are facing a growing financial strain that has little to do with shipping delays or supply chain congestion, and everything to do with customs bond requirements. As reported by an article by CNBC, recent data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) shows that companies importing goods into the United States are experiencing […]

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19 Dec 2025
0 Comments By GV Air Cargo, America Trade Lane, Compliance, General, News, Regulations, Tariff, US Customs

CBP Collects Over $1 Billion in Duties Since End of De Minimis

December 17, 2025 | Gava Trade Update U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced on December 17, 2025, that it has collected more than $1 billion in duties on over 246 million low-value shipments since the Trump administration began phasing out the de minimis exemption earlier this year. The milestone underscores the scale of revenue […]

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28 Oct 2025
0 Comments By GV America Trade Lane, Compliance, General, Logistics, Regulations, Tariff

Advisory: Non-Standard “mDDP” / “DDP” Terms and Tariff Exposure

In recent months, we have seen a surge of inquiries from importers whose overseas suppliers are introducing the term “mDDP” (modified Delivered Duty Paid) or shifting to “DDP”-type delivery structures. At first glance, these offers seem appealing: duties, taxes, and logistics costs are bundled into one attractive landed price. Yet beneath that simplicity may lie […]

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21 Mar 2025
0 Comments By MV Asia Trade Lane, Compliance, Regulations

U.S. Shipping Industry Sounds Alarm Over Proposed $1M Fee on Chinese Vessels

While major container lines and their largest customers have remained largely silent on the Trump administration’s proposed $1 million per U.S. port call fee for Chinese vessels, smaller maritime and container trade stakeholders are voicing strong opposition ahead of the comment period deadline on Monday. In submissions to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) before Monday’s […]

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11 Feb 2025
0 Comments By MV Asia Trade Lane, Compliance, Regulations, Tariff

U.S. Temporarily Reinstates De Minimis Exemption for China

The U.S. government has temporarily reinstated the de minimis exemption, which allows packages valued under $800 to be imported duty-free, reversing an earlier decision that had disrupted international parcel shipments. According to a statement from the White House, the exemption will remain in place while authorities establish systems to efficiently process and collect tariffs on […]

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06 Feb 2025
0 Comments By MV Compliance, Regulations, Tariff, US Customs

U.S. Ends Duty-Free Imports from China: What It Means for Businesses and Global Trade

The Trump administration’s 2025 decision to eliminate the de minimis exemption for Chinese goods has had a significant impact on B2B sourcing. This policy shift is part of a broader trade initiative aimed at curbing unfair trade practices and preventing the flow of illicit goods, particularly fentanyl, into the U.S. The move affects businesses that […]

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15 Jan 2025
0 Comments By MV Air Cargo, Asia Trade Lane, Compliance, Europe, Ocean Freight Services, Tariff

E-Commerce Shifts: From Air to Sea Freight

E-commerce shipments to the US are showing signs of a shift from air cargo to sea freight, with potential changes to de minimis rules likely to accelerate this trend. This perspective was highlighted during Freightos’ “Global Freight Outlook” webinar, which explored how actions by the incoming Trump administration might impact e-commerce airfreight. Currently, de minimis […]

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