To our valued customers: On January 7, 2019, we have received a notification from Fish & Wildlife Torrance Office updating the way they are taking appointments for live and perishable shipments. They are no longer taking appointments via e-mail. Instead,…
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Important: Fish & Wildlife Appointments in LAX
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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…
Seafood: COOL! (Country of Origin Labeling)
Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) is a labeling law that requires retailers, such as full-line grocery stores, supermarkets and club warehouse stores, to notify their customers with information regarding the source of certain foods. Food products covered by the law…
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Fish & Wildlife: Important Reminders to Importers
Flegenheimer International would like to send a reminder to our importers to closely monitor the expiration date on their U.S. Fish & Wildlife Import/Export License. Fish & Wildlife has stopped issuing reminder notices to importers about the expiration date of…
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‘Tis The Season… Reminder on Sending Store-bought Foods(i.e. chocolates, candies, canned goods, wines, etc.) as Gifts to the U.S.
Clients are an integral part of our business and we value all of our customers. In the United States, holiday season may be considered as a gifting season. We, at Flegenheimer International would like our importers to be aware that…
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Important Annoucement from U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service on Live Freshwater Fish Regulations
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service released an official notification regarding the importation of freshwater fish that are now considered as injurious and therefore will not be allowed to be imported to the U.S. Please read the official notification from F&W…
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Newsflash: Possible DHS Shutdown
Customs may have to furlough 6000 employees if a funding issue is not resolved by midnight of February 27,2015. There was a conference call made between NCBFAA and CBP Commissioner, R. Gil Kerlikowske discussing what the impact will be to…
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Reminder: Import License and Permit Renewal
This is just a courtesy reminder to all our clients that it is very important that you monitor and renew your import permits and licenses in a timely manner in order to avoid unnecessary problems or delays in the clearance…
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A Message from Rod Flegenheimer
At Flegenheimer International, we like to make it a point to get out of the office and do things that help us better our knowledge so we can provide the best service possible to our clients. We are involved with…
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Notification of Expiration of Wildlife Import/Export Licenses and Designated Port Exception Permits
On July 11, 2014 U.S. Fish & Wildlife has released the latest information regarding individual and business license expiration. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Import and Export Licenses are valid for one year from the date of issuance. For previous years,…
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