All importers should be aware that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is embracing a renewed approach to trade facilitation and enforcement, focusing on the following areas: Trade Enforcement Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Anti-dumping and Countervailing Duties (AD/CVD) Centers…
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HOT TOPIC! Trade Enforcement and Trade Facilitation Act (TFTEA)
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Important Reminder: GSP Expiration December 31, 2017
Background: The GSP (Generalized System of Preference) provides duty-free treatment for over 3,500 products from a wide range of BCD’s (Beneficiary Developing Country’s) and an additional 1,500 products from LDBDC’s (Least Developed Beneficiary Developing Country’s). The GSP program promotes economic…
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Update: Violations on Wood Packaging Material (WPM) Requirements
Background: Non-Exempt Wood Packaging Material imported into the United States must be fumigated/heat treated at the approved facilities at the place of origin to prevent harmful timber pests from entering into the United States. Lack of appropriate IPPC (International Plant…
Posted in ACE, Customs Penalties, Violations, Wood Packaging Material, WPM Tagged with: CBP, Fumigation, ISPM15, Marking, WPM
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