Archive for 'Customs' Category


Cargo and Vehicle Screening System From AS&E

30 November 2006

Inspecting the contents of thousands of shipping containers and vehicles in a timely manner to detect stowaways, explosives, and other contraband is a monumental task. The sheer volume of freight handled by the world’s ports is enormous and constantly rising along with the associated risks of smuggling and terrorism. American Science and Engineering, Inc. has [...]

International Direct from Amazon

6 October 2006

Amazon has introduced an interesting and very useful service for customers of their online store called International Direct:
International Direct offers Amazon customers a unique service: providing duty and tax estimation during checkout and customs clearance by the courier on your behalf. Your order arrives at your door without surprise duty charges. International Direct is also [...]

Cargo Advanced Automated Radiography System (CAARS)

14 September 2006

Cargo Advanced Automated Radiography System (CAARS) will be used at ports and border crossing areas to screen radioactive material. Winners of the seven-year contracts, which include two years of research and development and five years for production, were L-3 Communications Holdings Inc., American Science & Engineering Inc. and employee-owned SAIC. Read the entire CNN article [...]

What function does a Customshouse Broker perform?

1 September 2006

A customshouse broker, or customs broker as we will call them, is to imports what a freight forwarder is to exports. A customs brokers function is to facilitate imports while protecting U.S. tax revenues. These individuals are licensed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and follow instruction under the U.S. Customs Bureau. The relationship [...]