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Return to PublicationsUSMCA Does Not Allow for MPF Refunds
July 14, 2020.
Trade Publications
The new USMCA went into effect on July 1, 2020. The new agreement contains one departure from NAFTA that may directly impact importers’ savings. A significant difference between NAFTA and the new USMCA agreement is that, unlike NAFTA, USMCA will not allow for refunds of the Merchandise Processing Fee. While MPF...
Read MoreNAFTA 2.0 - Provisions and Effects of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
July 09, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
On July 1st, the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) went into effect. Also known as the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) and the Tratado entre México, Estados Unidos y Canadá (T-MEC) in Canada and Mexico respectively, this free trade agreement was designed to replace the 26-year-old NAFTA. Rather...
Read MoreCoronavirus: Impact on the Transportation and Logistics Industry
July 08, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications, Coronavirus Updates
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The transportation and logistics industry performs one of the most vital services of the modern globalized and interconnected world. Since the beginning of 2020, many countries worldwide shut down their borders and limited transportation and travel to contain the Coronavirus outbreak. This pandemic affects almost every dimension of economic...
Post-Wayfair Need for Exemption Certificates
July 08, 2020.
Tax Publications
On June 21, 2018, the US Supreme Court provided a landmark decision that changed the dynamic of sales tax and has since created a domino effect on taxpayers and businesses throughout the US. Not only has the definition of nexus expanded from the prior physical nexus to now include economic nexus,...
Read MoreCoronavirus Update - July 7
July 07, 2020.
Coronavirus Updates
Allyn International is committed to providing you with the latest updates during this very fluid and ever-changing period. Our goal with the information provided below is to give you at a high-level, a current overview of the most heavily impacted regions. Many countries are seeing a second wave of COVID-19...
Read MoreCoronavirus Update - June 30
June 30, 2020.
Coronavirus Updates
Allyn International is committed to providing you with the latest updates during this very fluid and ever-changing period. Our goal with the information provided below is to give you at a high-level, a current overview of the most heavily impacted regions. Many countries are seeing a second-wave of COVID-19...
Read MoreUSMCA Goes Live
June 29, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
The highly anticipated USMCA goes live on July 1, 2020. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which went into effect in 1994, is expiring at the end of June. Over the 25 plus years since implementation, trade among the three-member nations blossomed, import prices for key industries such as oil and food have...
Read MoreNew U.S. Export Control Requirements for China, Russia, and Venezuela
June 29, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
On Monday, June 29, 2020, new rules went into effect involving the export control of items to China, Russia, and Venezuela. These changes involve when Electronic Export Information (EEI) submission is required, and the elimination of the Civil End Users (CIV) license exception. AES filing requirements have been strengthened for exports, reexports,...
Read MoreHow to Motivate Employees
June 29, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Tax Publications, Trade Publications
A motivated workforce makes a crucial difference when it comes to meeting any business objectives. Here are some tips on how to keep employees motivated. Ability to challenge and engage One of the valuable skills that a company can hone is the ability to challenge and engage the people it...
Read MoreCoronavirus Update - June 24
June 24, 2020.
Coronavirus Updates
Allyn International is committed to providing you with the latest updates during this very fluid and ever-changing period. Our goal with the information provided below is to give you at a high-level, a current overview of the most heavily impacted regions. With that in mind, we have decided to...
Read MoreUnderstanding Changes in Supply Chain
June 19, 2020.
Logistics Publications
As a consumer, the best thing about improvements/developments in the market is that there are multiple offerings to choose from. Each consumer segment/market has a different attribute that appeals to them. In the food industry, any little variation/addition to the menu attracts more customers. Similarly, in the...
Read MoreCoronavirus Update - June 18
June 18, 2020.
Coronavirus Updates
Allyn International is committed to providing you with the latest and most accurate updates during this very fluid and ever-changing period. Our goal with the information provided below is to give you at a high-level, a current overview of the most heavily impacted regions. Ocean liners have cancelled more...
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