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If anyone works or is familiar with Foreign Trades zones, I would appreciate any info especially with background checks. Our preemployment background checks cover Federal, State and Multijurisdictiona
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Foreign Trade Zones and background checks
posted at 12/16/2010 8:15 AM EST
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First: 12/16/2010 Last: 7/25/2011 |
If anyone works or is familiar with Foreign Trades zones, I would appreciate any info especially with background checks. Our preemployment background checks cover Federal, State and Multijurisdictional searches as well as social security trace. We use Everify when we have a new hire. What does the FTZ background check look for that we don't? I really didn't find anything helpful when I searched online. Thanks! |
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Foreign Trade Zones and background checks
posted at 7/25/2011 10:12 AM EDT
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Hi hrindy, did you find any useful information in regard to your search? I'm also wondering who, specifically, has to submit to these background checks as the statute/C.F.R. regulation is not very indicative as to the specifics. |
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Foreign Trade Zones and background checks
posted at 7/25/2011 10:45 AM EDT
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In order to "Activate" a trade zone there are a number of requirements that you must meet for the US Customs Service. Apparently the actual background check is done by Customs. Your job is to provide them with the key information noted below.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Background Checks One of the requirements of activation is that Customs conducts a background check of key employees. It should be noted that the background check typically involves: ⢠Management Personnel ⢠Cargo Handling Personnel ⢠Personnel executing Customs Documents The Operator must provide Customs with a list of employees listing each employee's: ⢠Name ⢠Address ⢠Date of Birth ⢠Place of Birth ⢠Social Security Number Keep in mind that although Customs may in the future ask for information about additional employees, the requirement for activation is for information about key employees. As key employees change during the Zone' s operation, the list of key personnel should be updated. The background check will seek so-called "Derogatory Information" about key employees. Customs defines derogatory information as: ⢠Fraud or misstatement of material fact ⢠Failure to furnish, upon request, a complete and accurate list of persons ⢠Presence of a person who has been convicted of theft, smuggling, fraud or similar property crimes ⢠Employment of persons of crimes that would jeopardize security of merchandise Consideration should be given to revealing certain information about employees to Customs prior to the Background Check, however, other legal considerations must be addressed before any such prior disclosure of personal information. |
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