Amazon expands faster Prime delivery speeds to more of rural America

Amazon is expanding same day and next day delivery. 

Philadelphia CBP officers catch Global Entry member with $183k in undeclared merchandise from Paris | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

19USC1321 allows an individual to enter with for up to $200 of duty exempt goods for personal use-not $200,000.  If you are traveling abroad this summer read this article. 

Rodney Scott Confirmed as New CBP Commissioner

Commissioner Scott started his career as a Border Patrol Agent

Fred Smith, Who Transformed Parcel Delivery by Founding FedEx, Dies at 80

FedEx is a major player in e-commerce. EMTC extends our condolences to the Smith family and FedEx employees

CROSS Search Results H309982: “First sale” appraisement 

Complete details of relevant transactions are required. 

CROSS Search Results  H310747: First sale appraisement; wine from Spain

Note the detailed documentation trail 

CROSS Search Results H303114: First Sale Appraisement; Tools; Camp Axe

Interesting ruling if you are considering first sale but INCOTERMS do not address passage of title according to the ICC  preface to their publication.  

Customs Ruling HQ H317599 - Application for Further Review of Protest Number 4601-20-120362; alleged entry by broker without authority

The consignee or owner is the importer and liable for duty  even if the  shipment is DDP.  The broker lacked a POA 

Michigan police say Ford worker made millions stealing parts from plant to sell on eBay in years-long scheme

Charges: grand theft, racketeering and running a criminal organization; violation of eBay policy 

Priority Trade Issue: Textiles | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

The US is the 2nd largest exporter of textiles globally.  CBP enforces laws related to textile imports particularly as it relates to areas of fraud.