U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Compliance
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) compliance is the process of ensuring that all shipments entering or leaving the United States follow the regulations and requirements established by CBP, the federal agency in charge of regulating and facilitating international trade, collecting import duties, and enforcing U.S. trade laws. Logistics providers, freight forwarders, and importers must follow CBP requirements to avoid costly delays, penalties, and cargo seizures. It entails correct paperwork, proper product categorization, adherence to import/export limitations, and timely submission of data to customs authorities.
CargoWise facilitates CBP compliance by automating essential operations such as electronic data entry via the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), tariff code categorization, duty computation, and paperwork management. The platform ensures that shipments fulfill all legal criteria before arrival or departure, reducing the possibility of customs holds or audits. CargoWise also allows for real-time tracking of compliance status and provides tools for managing Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) requirements, assisting businesses in maintaining high security and regulatory standards.