
T
he world changed on September 11, 2001 (9/11). This
chapter peels through the layers of government scrutiny
in dealing with the various government agencies engaged in
enforcement and regulatory controls. The reader will have a
detailed composite of all the necessary documentation, pro-
cedures, and legal ramifications involved in importing
goods and merchandise into the United States.
In today’s competitive market, to run successfully all
supply chains must pay attention to the security, compli-
ance, and regulatory affairs that have changed importing
and exporting since the events of 9/11.
Post 9/11 Overview
Corporations engaged in global purchasing learned ...