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IRS Tax Calendar for Small Business 

Online Tax Calendar | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)

  • Thu, June 26, 2025 11:05 AM | Karen Kelly (Administrator)

    Amazon expands faster Prime delivery speeds to more of rural America

    Amazon is expanding same day and next day delivery. 

  • Thu, June 26, 2025 10:58 AM | Karen Kelly (Administrator)

    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. 

  • Sun, June 22, 2025 3:20 PM | Karen Kelly (Administrator)

    Rodney Scott Confirmed as New CBP Commissioner

    Commissioner Scott started his career as a Border Patrol Agent

  • Sun, June 22, 2025 2:08 PM | Karen Kelly (Administrator)

    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

  • Wed, June 18, 2025 10:49 AM | Karen Kelly (Administrator)

    CROSS Search Results H309982: “First sale” appraisement 

    Complete details of relevant transactions are required. 

  • Wed, June 18, 2025 10:46 AM | Karen Kelly (Administrator)

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

    Note the detailed documentation trail 

  • Wed, June 18, 2025 10:38 AM | Karen Kelly (Administrator)

    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.  

  • Wed, June 18, 2025 10:29 AM | Karen Kelly (Administrator)

    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 

  • Tue, June 17, 2025 11:44 AM | Karen Kelly (Administrator)

    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 

  • Mon, June 16, 2025 10:13 AM | Karen Kelly (Administrator)

    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.

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