Compliance Dept – Organization Q&A 41
Is it a requirement that larger companies have a Chief Customs Compliance Officer? If so, where do we find this information?
Is it a requirement that larger companies have a Chief Customs Compliance Officer? If so, where do we find this information?
Can someone share a performance survey? I work in a Compliance Department and have to elaborate a performance survey of the team.
In regards to import compliance and reasonable care is it necessary to have on file a document signed by the officer of the corporation that states commitment to complying with all Customs laws and regulations for it’s imports/exports? Is it acceptable to have a general policy in place that states that the company will comply […]
For those members who are a Non Resident Importer into Canada: How do you handle a Customs Compliance Manual? Do you include what is necessary into a section of your US Customs Compliance Manual – or create a completely separate manual? Any suggestions on additional sections/items to be included different than the US manual? (i.e. […]
How would a company measure and track import activities to demonstrate the benefits of customs compliance program?
QUESTION: What are members using to measure trade compliance effectiveness (pertains to import and export compliance) to show current compliance level vs. goal of 100% compliance (or as close to 100% as possible). What types of metrics have proven useful? As we all know, the absence of fines and penalties in an by itself is […]
Does anyone have a generic “management compliance statement” they would be willing to share?
There is currently a debate within upper management as to whether or not we need to invest the time in writing a Customs Compliance Manual for our compliance program in the making. I have already presented the obvious answers, it is needed to be compliant, provide structure to the program, state our intentions, practicing Reasonable […]
I am trying to identify various organizational structures that have been effective in proactive global trade facilitation efforts. Realizing the size of the company and complexity of trade issues will drive the structure, I hope to see several organizational structures and get an idea of the areas of focus for each of the positions. Would […]
Our company has announced the intent to integrate to Oracle 12 from our existing ERP. I would appreciate some generic advice from the membership with regard to suggested steps to take from a compliance perspective when approaching a large system integration effort, and any specific feedback with regard to Oracle’s import/export functionality.
With downsizing, etc., finding individuals to assume the responsibilities of Export Trade Compliance Mgrs is getting more difficult. Has anyone identified in the EAR or participated in any sessions whereby it was stated that an Export Trade Compliance Mgr or Director of a US owned company must be a US citizen? Two scenarios: 1.Director or […]
We’re investigating the set-up with a 3PL of a distribution hub to serve the APEC region potentially in HK or SG. How much direction did other members take from the 3PL with regard to general compliance issues and import/export transaction details vs. information from other sources? What other sources were helpful in assessing compliance pitfalls […]