Global Trading Resources

Possible assessment of CVD to non-market economies

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:16:25 +0000

The International Trade Commission is reviewing the possibility of adding countervailing duties to products coming from non-market economies. Contact us if you need more information. psummer@gtri.net

Patti Iverson-Summer – President, Owner

admin — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 02:53:06 +0000

A licensed Customs Broker since 1979, Patti founded Global Trading Resources in 1994 to serve clients shipping needs; specializing in tailoring programs to smaller to mid-size companies. Patti has twice served as the President of The Columbia River Customs House Brokers & Freight Forwarders Association, is a member of the Export Council of Oregon & Southern Washington, the Trade Support Network and is the 2004 recipient of Small Business International Trade Advocate of the Year Award.

David Heiniger – Airfreight Manager

admin — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:59:20 +0000

David has worked in the transportation industry for over 25 years, including 15 years in air freight forwarding. He is HAZMAT Certified and specializes in exporting Dangerous Goods and licensable commodities. David has managed specialized logistics projects for clients and also acts as our TSA Security Coordinator.

Auto Draft

admin — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Complete Import and Export Freight Logistics

admin — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:37:41 +0000

International Trade is a complicated endeavor and many factors go into determining the appropriate shipping program for your unique needs. Our experienced staff will help you select the best mode of transportation and routing by offering comparative cost analysis. Factors such as size, timing, destination, nature of the cargo and customer demands can make a difference and we help you make those decisions by offering the best options available.

Hideki O.

admin — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:31:09 +0000

Global Trading Resources has been providing us with their excellent international logistics and customs brokerage services. We have been working with Global Trading Resources for the past 10 years and never had a single issue – a great company to work with!

Laminate Wood Flooring and Aluminum Extrusions from China

admin — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 22:37:51 +0000

Two relatively new cases have been getting more Congressional attention: Laminate Wood Flooring and Aluminum Extrusions from China.

Members of Congress are sending strong messages to Customs & Border Protection for more diligent monitoring and collection of ADD/CVD duties. These cases are at best difficult to monitor as the sources of accurate information are illusive to the lay person and the experienced alike. All I can say is Importer/Broker be ware and be aware.

Update: Import Security Filing

admin — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 22:38:20 +0000

Customs & Border Protection has reported they are pleased with the progress that importers have been making in compliance but timing is still an issue. So far no one has heard of any monetary penalties being issued however, there have been some cargo delays due to late ISF Import Security Filing. Customs & Border Protection continues to state that penalties will be issued . . . “We can’t keep kicking this can down the road forever”.

Trade Agreements: Update to GSP Generalized System of Preferences

admin — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 22:38:40 +0000

Many importing companies anxiously await the renewal of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Free Trade Agreement as they pay unexpected duties on merchandise that was formerly free under these agreements. At this time, both of these agreements remain on the back burner in Congress and are not expected to be addressed until after hurdles over the Columbia Trade Agreement are resolved. We are forcasting at least a 2-3 month delay. All the while Senator Sessions continues to wrangle in the Senate over GSP extension due to concerns that sleeping bags from Bangladesh will put a small sleeping bag assembly company in his state out of business.

We’ve moved!

admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:50:27 +0000

Global Trading Resources, Inc has officially settled into our new office space! We moved out of our old office building into a fully remodeled space even closer to Portland International Airport. We are only minutes away from Customs and Border Protection, Food and Drug Administration, Air Cargo Facilities and local CFS Warehouses. We are very excited about this new space and are happy to greet visitors and show them around.