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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
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
Revocation of the Antidumping Order on Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from Brazil
The Department of Commerce has revoked the anti-dumping duty order on certain frozen warmwater shrimp from Brazil which were entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after 4/29/2016. Any entries made on 4/29/2016 or after this date will…
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Upcoming Seafood Import Monitoring Program Webinars: May and June 2017
National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) published its Final Rule on implementing Seafood Monitoring Program on December 9, 2016 for imports of certain seafood products. This risk-based traceability program will require the importer of record to provide and report key…
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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.…
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Global Trade Educational Conference (G.TEC) August 7-8, 2017
If you want to be updated on the latest trade issues affecting your business, there is an opportunity to learn and voice your questions to federal, state and industry experts. The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA)…
Posted in 10+2, ACE Cargo Release, anti-dumping/countervailing, aphis, C-TPAT, cargo fees, country of orgin, customs, customs food, cuttlefish, dairy, fda, Food & Drug, importer responsibility, port of long beach, port of los angeles, seafood, trade Tagged with: ace, air freight, carriers, CBP, containers, customs, customs broker, fda, Fish & Wildlife, food, import, Import Permit, international trade, ocean freight, perishables, port of long beach, port of los angeles, produce, seafood, shipments, terminals, trade, vegetables, westcoast ports
Generalized System of Preference (GSP) Free Trade Program Expires December 31,2017
The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) is a renewable preferential trade program that allows the eligible products of designated beneficiary developing countries to enter the United States free of duty. The GSP program was expired on July 31, 2013 but…
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Have No Fear, FSVP Courses are Here!
With the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) deadline of May 30, 2017 approaching closer, you may be thinking, “Where do I start?” If you have not heard already, the FSVP program is a fundamental feature of the Food Safety Moderation…
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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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