Tag: Compliance

  • The SAFE Act and the Future of Non-Resident Importer Rules: What U.S. Importers Need to Know

    The SAFE Act and the Future of Non-Resident Importer Rules: What U.S. Importers Need to Know

    Introduction: A Seismic Shift in U.S. Import Policy On March 9, 2026, U.S. lawmakers introduced the SAFE Act-Securing Accountability in Foreign Entries-legislation that promises to fundamentally reshape how non-resident importers (NRIs) operate within the United States. For decades, the current regulatory framework has allowed foreign companies without a physical U.S. presence to serve as Importers…