Customs clearance through JFK airport can be slow and arduous. The bureaucracy involved, the paperwork needed, and clearances' specifics can make the process more complicated than it needs to be. A customs broker can help cut through this red tape. They understand the ins and outs of the system and ... Read More
Foreign Supplier Verification Program: What Is It and What Does It Mean for Importers?
According to the FDA, "15 percent of the U.S. food supply is imported, including nearly 50 percent of fresh fruit and 20 percent of fresh vegetables, and 80 percent of seafood." The FDA has implemented a program called the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP). It is part of the Food Safety ... Read More