{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"Customs &amp; International Trade Law Firm","provider_url":"https:\/\/diaztradelaw.com","author_name":"Jennifer Diaz","author_url":"https:\/\/diaztradelaw.com\/author\/jen\/","title":"Import Compliance & Training Programs - Customs &amp; International Trade Law Firm","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"C6RuvkcY7k\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diaztradelaw.com\/import-compliance-training-programs\/\">Import Compliance &#038; Training Programs<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/diaztradelaw.com\/import-compliance-training-programs\/embed\/#?secret=C6RuvkcY7k\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Import Compliance &#038; Training Programs&#8221; &#8212; Customs &amp; International Trade Law Firm\" data-secret=\"C6RuvkcY7k\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/\n!function(d,l){\"use strict\";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&\"undefined\"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),c=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display=\"none\";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):\"link\"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute(\"src\")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener(\"message\",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+=\"#?secret=\"+t,e.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:t},\"*\")},!1)))}(window,document);\n\/\/# sourceURL=https:\/\/diaztradelaw.com\/wp-includes\/js\/wp-embed.min.js\n\/* ]]> *\/\n<\/script>\n","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/diaztradelaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Bloomberg-Law-Cover-Photos.png","thumbnail_width":1513,"thumbnail_height":963,"description":"Copyright 2025 Bloomberg Industry Group, Inc. (800-372-1033) Reproduced with permission. Import Compliance &amp; Training Programs Editor&#8217;s Note: Creating a strong import compliance plan and training program for employees is one of the best investments an importer can make. Compliance plans and training help avoid customs violations before they occur and can also act as a mitigating factor in the case of a future violation. In the U.S., individuals and businesses generally don&#8217;t need a permit, license, or pre-approval to begin importing products into the country. Many mistake the ease of importing to mean there is no liability or obligation on the part of the importer, when in fact the opposite is true. U.S. Customs and Border Protection expects importers to exercise \u201creasonable care\u201d when entering goods into the United States. That means every importer, regardless of size, is legally responsible for ensuring the accuracy of their import declarations, from product classification to valuation, country of origin, and proper recordkeeping. A formal import compliance plan provides the foundation and structure a company needs to meet the reasonable care standard, reduce risk, and respond effectively if an issue arises. Without a compliance plan, importers often face common pitfalls, including: Misclassification of goods Undervaluation Inadequate recordkeeping Overreliance on customs brokers CBP has made clear that exercising reasonable care requires importers to take active steps to verify the accuracy of their entries, and a written compliance plan is one of the best ways to demonstrate that effort. Import Compliance Plans A comprehensive compliance plan [&hellip;]"}