US Customs law dates back to 1879 and was far less burdensome, legally, on the US importer until 1993. Under current law, the US Customs Modernization Act, the US Importer is now mainly responsible for adherence to all US Customs laws and regulations. While Customs calls it a “shared responsibility”, the burden is on the importer to “exercise reasonable care”. In this session, we’ll discuss the basics of a Customs Compliance Program that would provide evidence of meeting the reasonable care standard, what the government expects and requires, what potential penalties for non-compliance can attach to the importer, and best-practice mitigation strategies for even those not properly prepared.
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