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Nationwide inspection rates continue to rise with varying focus areas by port:
| Port | Inspection Focus | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | Random • Declared value • Importer issues | High frequency |
| New York | Random • Value • CPS/FDA compliance | Standard processing |
| LA/Oakland | Random • Value • Importer issues | Oakland delays ≈1 week |
| Detroit | Random • Value • Importer issues | - |
| Miami | Value • IPR • EPA/DOT compliance | Multi-agency scrutiny |
| Chicago | Value • CPS/FDA • Canada transshipments | Increased risk |
| Dallas | Value • Importer • EPA/CPS | Growing inspections |
| Seattle | Value • Importer issues | Backlogged (2-3 week delays) |
| Atlanta/Savannah | Random • Value audits | - |
| Norfolk | Random • Value verification | - |
Common Red Flags:
• Undeclared items (Commercial invoice discrepancies)
• Under-valued shipments (Increased CBP audits via CF28/CF29 forms)
Compliance Solutions:
✅ Provide complete payment proofs (Supplier/client transactions + PO copies)
✅ Maintain minimum $0.001/unit declared value
✅ Conduct trademark clearance (SGS verification recommended)
National Average: 4-day turnaround (normal operations)
| Problem Areas | Issues |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles | Severe appointment shortages • Frequent cancellations |
| Chicago | Chassis shortage (45') • Seal tampering incidents |
| Seattle | Friday closures • 45' chassis shortages |
West Coast:
• LA: 2-day dwell • 8-day rail transfer
• Oakland: 2-3 days (Z985 terminal: 1-week delays)
East Coast:
• NY/NJ: 2-day congestion • 5-day rail transfer
• Miami/Houston: 2-3 day delays
• Norfolk: 3-day backlog
Canada: 7-day average rail transfer time
With 50+ years of trade compliance experience, we recommend:
⒈ Pre-Clearance Checks: Verify all commercial documents 72hrs before arrival
⒉ Contingency Planning: Build 5-7 day buffer for critical shipments
⒊ Chassis Management: Secure equipment before vessel arrival in shortage areas
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