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.

Global Economic Prospects -- June 2025

Rebuild trade relations.  Economic cooperation is better than any of the alternatives. Resolution of trade disputes that halve tariffs could create global growth.

Presidential Permit Authorizing Green Corridors, LLC, to Construct, Maintain, and Operate a Commercial Elevated Guideway Border Crossing Near Laredo, Texas, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Mexico – The White House

Automation of border crossing 

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