On February 4, 2018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a withhold release order against tuna and tuna products from the Tunago No. 61 based on information obtained by CBP indicating tuna is harvested with the use of forced labor.…
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U.S. CBP Detention Order on Tuna Harvested by Forced Labor Aboard the Tunago No. 61
Posted in CBP, customs, Forced Labor, international import export, NMFS, NOAA Tagged with: CBP, customs broker, food, international trade, NMFS, NOAA, perishables, port of long beach, port of los angeles, Tuna
NMFS SIMP Audits Webinars
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) will host a series of four public webinar presentations on the U.S. Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP) to review the traceability data elements required for reporting, as well as recordkeeping requirements to support the…
Posted in Air Freight, Air Shipments, CBP, customs, fda, indian shrimp, NMFS, NOAA, seafood, Seafood Import Monitoring Program, shrimp, SIMP, tuna Tagged with: air freight, CBP, customs, fda, Fish & Wildlife, import, NMFS, NOAA, seafood, Tuna
Generalized System of Preferences 2018 As of April 22, 2018, customs brokers and filers were able to start filing GSP-eligible entry summaries without the payment of duties. GSP Retroactive refund: GSP-eligible formal and informal entries filed electronically via ABI indicating…
Posted in customs, gsp, international import export, Pier Pass, Uncategorized Tagged with: GSP, import, international trade, pier pass
HOT TOPIC! Trade Enforcement and Trade Facilitation Act (TFTEA)
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…
Posted in 10+2, ACE, ACE Cargo Release, ADD, anti-dumping/countervailing, C-TPAT, CBP, containers, customs, customs food, Customs Penalties, CVD, Forced Labor, TFTEA Tagged with: ace, CBP, customs, customs broker, EAPA, food, Forced Labor, freight, import, international trade, TFTEA, westcoast ports
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…
Posted in 10+2, ACE, ACE Cargo Release, ADD, Air Freight, Air Shipments, country of orgin, customs, Customs Penalties, duties, freight, gsp Tagged with: BCD, Beneficiary Developing Country, CBP, customs, EXPIRE, GSP, LDBDC, Least Developed Beneficiary Developing Country
NEW Fish & Wildlife Electronic Licensing
Anyone who imports Wildlife must obtain a US Fish & Wildlife Service import/export license. In the past importers could apply for an import license from the service by completing a paper form and presenting it to a Service wildlife inspection…
FDA Compliance Monitor
May 30, 2017 marked the first compliance date for the FDA FSMA rule on Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP). One part of program is that FSVP importers must monitor and document the compliance of each of their suppliers; verify that…
Posted in ACE, ACE Cargo Release, customs, customs food, dairy, fda, Food & Drug, FSVP, HACCP, importer responsibility, LACF, low acid canned food, PGA, port of long beach, port of los angeles, port of oakland, ports, prior notice, produce, rice, seafood Tagged with: Compliance, food, FSMA, importers, inspection, modernization act, regulations, requirements, safety, safety standards, suppliers
West Coast Longshore Union Extension
For over a year a potential West Coast long shore union extension has been talked about since the subject was brought up at the maritime conference at Long Beach on March of 2016. A contract extension agreement has finally been…
Posted in customs, port of long beach, port of los angeles, port of oakland, ports, west coast Tagged with: california, Cargo, ocean
The Incoterms® 2010: What You Should Know
Overview Incoterms are a fundamental element of international trade. They are incorporated in contracts for the sale of goods worldwide and provide rules and guidance to importers, exporters, suppliers, lawyers and transporters to name a few. INternational COmmercial Terms (INCOTERMS)…
Posted in 10+2, ACE, ACE Cargo Release, containers, country of orgin, customs, Food & Drug, freight, importer responsibility, incoterms, insurance, international import export, port of long beach, port of los angeles, port of oakland, ports, Uncategorized Tagged with: ace, CBP, containers, customs, customs broker, fda, incoterms, international trade, NMFS, ocean freight, perishables, PGA, port of long beach, port of los angeles, terminals, trade, westcoast ports
US Goods Returned – Claiming Duty Free Products Under HTS # 9801.00.10
On April 25, 2016 the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Chapter 98 – U.S- goods returned – was amended with the intention to provide regulations for merchandise being entered into the U.S. under HTSUS 9801. Customs may be requesting proof of U.S.…
Posted in customs, customs food, fda, Food & Drug, importer responsibility, international import export, port of long beach, port of los angeles, seafood, trade Tagged with: 9801, chapter 98, harmonized tarriff schedule, HTS 9801, us goods returned
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