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Mexico Updates ATA Carnet Procedures: Mandatory Pre-Registration Mexico has introduced new requirements for ATA Carnet holders that significantly impact how Carnets must be used when entering and exiting the country. These updates are now mandatory and should be carefully followed to avoid delays or penalties:  New Requirement: Pre-Register Your ATA Carnet 7+ Days Before Arrival ATA Carnet holders traveling to Mexico must notify Mexican Customs at least 7 days in advance of their intended visit. Registration Link: https://www.canacocdmexico.com.mx/carnet-atav3/web/index.php?r=importaciones/create Cost: $1,020.00 MXN (+ IVA) – about $60 USD Deadline: At least 7 days before arrival in Mexico For direct technical support and guidance with pre-registration, contact: comint1@ccmexico.com.mx  Entry Requirement Steps (New): After […]

The International Trade Surety Association (ITSA) recently announced its new leadership team. Colleen Clarke has stepped into the role of President for a two-year term that commenced on March 1, 2026. She will be joined by Steve Carson Sulzer, who will continue to serve as Secretary, and Michelle Lucaccioni, who returns as Treasurer. This incoming group of officers brings a strong vision to guide the organization through its next chapter.  Thanks to Matt Zehner for serving as ITSA President for the past six years. The Influence of the International Trade Surety Association ITSA plays a pivotal role in the customs […]

By: Lenny Feldman, Managing Partner at Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. With the government’s continued emphasis on enforcement, it has become mission-critical for parties engaged in international trade to set their strategic offensive in place through programs such as “regulatory defense. “The administration continues to issue executive actions and regulations that increase trade enforcement by stepping up the collection of section 301, 232, and 201 tariffs as well as antidumping and countervailing duties and the prosecution of trade and customs laws violations, particularly in the de minimis space. Additionally, federal agencies have issued regulations and decisions underscoring the need for […]