Risk Management in International Trade: The ITC Approach

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Effective risk management is crucial for businesses engaged in international trade. ITC Diligence International Inc. employs a comprehensive strategy that combines detailed risk assessment with customized mitigation tactics, supported by advanced technology and extensive regulatory expertise. Risk Identification and Strategic …

Unlocking the World: Customs Brokers & Global Trade

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Navigating the complex web of international trade regulations can be daunting. That’s where customs brokers come into play, acting as the navigators of the global marketplace and ensuring your goods move across borders with ease and efficiency. These professionals are your …

The Diligence Report – Winter 2023

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Dear valued clients and partners, Season’s Greetings from ITC Diligence International Inc.! As we approach the end of another year, I am thrilled to present to you our 4th Quarter Newsletter, offering a glimpse into the ever-evolving landscape of global …

Holiday Supply Chain Forecast for 2023

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As we gear up for the holiday season of 2023, it’s crucial for businesses in the retail and logistics sectors, including those partnered with ITC Diligence International Inc., to be well-informed about the trends and forecasts impacting the supply chain. …

Bonded Warehouses: A Strategic Asset for Importers and Exporters

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Understanding the distinctions and strategic applications of Bonded Warehouses (BWs) and Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) is crucial for businesses engaged in international trade. While they share similarities, key differences can significantly impact the operational and financial aspects of trade. What …

ITC Diligence Report Fall 2022

The Diligence Report – Fall 2023

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Dear valued clients and partners, Hello from all of us at ITC Diligence International Inc.! I am excited to present our Q3 newsletter, filled with the latest updates, insights, and highlights from the world of international trade. In this edition, …

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The Evolving Landscape of US-China Tariffs and the Role of ITC Diligence International Inc.

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Today, global trade patterns are influenced by the USTR’s perspective on Section 301 tariffs, commonly referred to as the US-China tariffs. Recent developments indicate a shift in the US’s approach towards its review of tariffs on Chinese goods. This approach, …

Global Supply Chain Status Update: July 2023

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The global supply chain is a complex network of suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors that work together to deliver products and services to consumers. It is a critical component of the global economy and its status can have significant impacts on …

The Evolution of Foreign Trade Zones

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Dear Diligence Readers, International trade has always been subject to change, indicative of its growth. Looking back at the world and society over the past 200+ years, there are many correlations to international trade that have mapped out America’s evolution. …

ITC Diligence Joins Goods Movement Alliance to Address California’s Supply Chain Crisis

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ITC Diligence International Inc. has recently joined the Goods Movement Alliance, a coalition of California industry leaders in the goods movement economy, committed to creating and supporting common-sense solutions to the goods movement crisis. The supply chain crisis began with …

ITC Diligence International Inc. Joins the Section 321 Coalition to Address Cross-Border E-commerce Trade Challenges with FTZs and Innovative Solutions

ITC Diligence International Inc. Proposes FTZs and Section 321 Amendment to Boost US E-Commerce Companies’ Competitive Edge

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The rise of e-commerce has brought about significant economic and administrative advantages to companies who fulfill orders from outside the United States. However, the law provides a significant disadvantage to companies that ship their products from US Foreign Trade Zones …

CTPAT Program Enhances Forced Labor Security Criteria: How FTZs and ITC Diligence International Inc. Can Help

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The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program, administered by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), has updated its criteria to enhance its forced labor security. Compliance with the new forced labor requirements in the CTPAT Trade Compliance program will …

ITC Diligence and LVGEA: A Partnership That Benefits the Community

ITC Diligence and LVGEA: A Partnership That Benefits the Community

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ITC Diligence International Inc., an international trade and foreign trade zone consultant, is proud to announce a new partnership with the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA). This partnership will bring many benefits to LVGEA, its members, and the Greater …

David Harlow Elected to FTA Board of Directors

David Harlow Elected to FTA Board of Directors

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David Harlow has been elected to the Foreign Trade Association for a two-year term through December 2024! As a non-profit organization, the Foreign Trade Association provides its members with valuable information, educational resources, and networking opportunities to improve their business …

SUMMARY OF US-SEGA PROGRAMS AT THE FIRST APEC SENIOR OFFICIALS’ MEETING (SOM 1) 2023 FEBRUARY 14 – 28, 2023 PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA

ITC Diligence International to Attend The First APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM 1)

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The First APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM 1) will take place in Palm Springs, California from February 14-28, 2023. U.S.-Support for Economic Growth in Asia (US-SEGA) will be participating and will implement a range of programs as part of the …

ITC Diligence International Partners with Riverside County to Provide FTZ Consulting Services

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ITC Diligence International is proud to announce a new partnership with Riverside County, CA. As a licensed customs broker and FTZ consultant with over 30 years of experience, ITC Diligence International brings their expertise in Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) strategy …

2023 Chinese New Year Expected Impacts on the Global Supply Chain

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The world has celebrated the 2023 New Year, and China is about to begin celebrating the Chinese New Year (CNY) or Lunar New Year. Excitement fills every street corner as businesses shut down, shops close and commerce comes to a …

As we close the book on the rollercoaster of 2022, there is much to celebrate and learn from

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The International Trade Industry is no different and is uniquely more prevalent than desired. Interestingly, the terms ‘international trade’ and ‘supply chain’ are often glossed over by society with activities conducted seamlessly without undue attention. This has clearly not been …

ITC Diligence International Inc. Joins the District Export Council

ITC Diligence International Inc. Joins the District Export Council

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Every year almost 1500 appointed volunteers help other small and medium sized exporters and export service providers in their local communities build logistic strategies, FTZ warehouse partnerships, supply chain management solutions, and evaluate many other 4PL operator services. The overall …

ITC Diligence International Inc. Celebrates Working Women in Orange County by Joining WITOC

ITC Diligence International Inc. Celebrates Working Women in Orange County by Joining WITOC

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The Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT) has an Orange County Southern California chapter (WITOC) that was founded in 1985 as Women in World Trade. WITOC is a non-profit organization that has earned their reputation as the premier trade …

Xinjiang Exports Targeted by CBP for Potential Forced Labor

Xinjiang Uyghur Exports Flagged by CBP for Forced Labor

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The northwestern territory of China, formerly known as the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR), is an area of China that has a documented history of almost 2500 years and is the 8th largest country subdivision in the world. Home to …

4th Quarter Supply Chain Challenges Could Have Serious Implications On Holiday Shopping Deliveries

4th Quarter Supply Chain Challenges Could Have Serious Implications On Holiday Shopping Deliveries

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The holiday season usually has predictable trends that often affect the logistics industry in a big way. Conversely, supply chain challenges and global logistic problems will absolutely impact holiday shopping delivery. But how accurate is a seasonal shopping forecast when …

What Goods Benefit Most From Foreign Trade Zone Programs?

What Goods Benefit Most From Foreign Trade Zone Programs?

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Any business that operates on the supply chain has heard of Foreign Trade Zones and the incredible benefits that they offer. Storing various goods in FTZ warehouses for long periods of time, and being strategic about when and how tariffs …

The ever-changing International Trade Industry and Foreign Trade Zone Community

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The ever-changing International Trade Industry and Foreign Trade Zone Community have experienced enormous obstacles and unexpected opportunities. Between Section 321, Forced Labor Actions, and China Tariffs, it is important to utilize resources such as the NAFTZ, FTA, NCBFFA, and your …

What does the CHIPS and Science Act mean for Global Logistics?

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The semiconductor industry first began in the United States in 1947 with a handful of scientists at Bell Laboratories. By 1957, the industry had exploded to over 100 million dollars in sales. At that time, a computer would fill up …

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ITC Diligence International Inc. Enhances 4PL Strategy with Safe and Secure Solar Panel Storage.

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As solar panels continue to become more popular, the need for safe, regulated, and reliable movement and storage of these panels will increase exponentially. Moving solar panels from one location to another is not a simple task, and these panels …

LACBFFA Summer Mixer

The LACBFFA Hosts Summer Mixer, sponsored by ITC Diligence International Inc.

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Since 1949, the Los Angeles Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association (LACBFFA) has promoted and supported Southern California customs brokerage, freight forwarding and the entire NVOCC industry. The LACBFFA conducts regular workshops to help deepen relationships between Southern California organizations …

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ITC Diligence International Inc. Brings Expert FTZ Consulting Services to The Port of Jacksonville

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The Port of Jacksonville -what locals call Jaxport- is expanding its already impressive FTZ program to add expert 4th party logistic (4PL) services that only a 30 year industry veteran like ITC Diligence International Inc. can provide. ITC Diligence International …

75th CSG West Annual Meeting – Discover What’s Possible

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The Council of State Governments (CSG) West is thrilled to announce the Diamond Anniversary of its annual meeting! Legislative representatives, business owners, industry leaders, and keynote speakers from 13 western states will have the opportunity to deepen relationships, network, gain …

THE DILIGENCE REPORT July 2022

Why Cargo Insurance Remains Critical and What Every Importer Needs To Know

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Most experts agree the very first insurance policy was written in Genoa in 1347. The following century saw the expansion of the insurance concept into many different categories, including maritime insurance, where premiums were directly correlated to risk. Today, insurance …

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“An Introduction To Foreign Trade Zones”

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Presented by David Harlow -FTZ and Supply Chain Expert for Over 25 Years- at the LACBFFA Webinar The Los Angeles Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association is proud to represent the common business and professional interests of customs brokers and …

ITC Diligence International Inc. Announces FTZ Consulting Partnership with the Port of Long Beach

ITC Diligence International Inc. Announces FTZ Consulting Partnership with the Port of Long Beach

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For over 30 years ITC Diligence International Inc. has provided FTZ warehousing solutions and 4PL support to the importing and exporting industry in the United States. As such, the minds at ITC Diligence International Inc. have gained a reputation for …

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Join ITC Diligence International Inc. as World Trade Month Kicks Off!

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World Trade Month Begins World Trade Month has arrived and events across the country that demonstrate appreciation for and celebrate decades of importing and exporting here in the United States are being planned. Businesses that operate in the importing and …

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Honey: Sweet, Delicious, and About To Cost A Lot More

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Recently, a delicious and sweet nectar that families have enjoyed for generations has come into the tariff crosshairs; honey. The results of the investigation initiated by the American Honey Products Association (AHPA) and the Sioux Honey Association (SHA) resulted in …

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The Mission Inn Hosts The XXXIII Border Legislative Conference and ITC Diligence International Inc Will Be There

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April 28th – 30th, 2022 is when the crucial and important annual Border Legislative Conference will be held. This conference presents an incredible opportunity for businesses in any industry who are impacted by US and Mexico border challenges to vocalize …

Ongoing Contributing Factors to Supply Chain Struggles

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As we enter into Spring, port restrictions and rising costs continue to create constraints in the supply chain globally. The importing and exporting industry has been hit incredibly hard over the last few years; being required to navigate everything from …

4PL and FTZ Operators See Spring Supply Chain Shortage

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Across each function on the supply chain, logistic operators are sending a warning sign. Newly imposed Chinese lockdowns, in an attempt to keep the Omicron variant stifled, will halt imports/exports, mail delivery, external package delivery and cause the global supply …

The FTZ Program and ITC-Diligence: Synonymous in Growth

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The Foreign Trade Zone Program over the past 50 years has experienced steady growth positively impacting the international trade industry. Although, the turn of the century and inception of the popular Weekly Entry Program jolted the FTZ Program into fourth …

David Harlow on The Effects of Ongoing Supply Chain Issues in California

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The Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles continue to feel the effects of ongoing supply chain issues caused by the global pandemic. The global pandemic limiting physical presence on worksites, coupled with the incredible convenience and …

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Why Are Customs Brokers Critical Today?

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Four months after the Constitution of Independence was signed, the US Customs Bureau was born as one of the first federal agencies in our country. On August 5th 1789, Captain James Weeks of the Persis landed in New York with …

Save on Duties with Entry Type 86

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On September 28, 2019, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) deployed the Entry Type 86 for entry of Section 321 low-valued shipments; an automated process originally created to expedite entry approval for Ecommerce goods. For companies that meet the …

FTZ Benefits of WRO Storage

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Goods made with forced labor are not entitled to entry or importation into the United States. When information reasonably—but not conclusively—indicates that merchandise involving forced labor is being imported into the United States, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) may issue …

China Tariff Exclusion

China Tariff Exclusions Extensions Expired

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China tariff exclusions extensions have now expired. Approximately thirty-five percent of companies facing additional U.S. tariffs on imports from China had qualified for the China tariff exclusions. The tariffs were imposed by President Trump in 2018. The exclusions equaled about …

U.S. China Tariff War Continues Under Biden

U.S. China Tariff War Continues Under Biden

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The U.S. trade disputes with China and other countries are still impacting the economy and may even be having a negative role in the U.S. response to the current health crisis. Over the past two years, importers and exporters have …

CTPAT Partners streamline customs while increasing security

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ITC-Diligence is proud to be a certified Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Partner as of February 2021. Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) was introduced in 2001 to strengthen international supply chains and improve United States border security. CTPAT …

David Harlow on the Benefits of Foreign Trade Zones

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Jaime C. Hurtado, International Business Office Manager of Riverside County Business & Community Services hosts “How to Benefit from Foreign Trade Zones.” The U.S. Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) program offers substantial financial and logistical advantages to U.S.-based manufacturers and distributors. …