Importer self-audit methodology. Sample selection, scope, gap identification, remediation through PSC and prior disclosure.
Pre-acquisition customs compliance review for buyers. Compliance posture, exposure quantification, disclosure schedule preparation.
Continuous import bond sizing decisions. Bond categories, sizing methodology, renewal, alternatives.
Importer of record selection. Manufacturer vs distributor vs U.S. entity. Liability allocation, tariff strategy implications.
Customs broker selection for SMB importers. Service scope, geographic coverage, fee structure, post-entry support, technology.
19 U.S.C. § 1508 customs recordkeeping requirements. Records covered, retention periods, storage formats, audit access.
Successor in interest customs procedures. CBP recognition, drawback rights transfer, USMCA continuity, audit history.
Voluntary disclosure process for customs violations. Filing structure, penalty mitigation, scope decisions.
Prior disclosure benefits under 19 USC § 1592. Penalty cap, filing requirements, scope.