The USTR announced the tariff list # 4 covering the remainder of goods not currently subject to additional 25% increase of tariffs. List#4 covers approximately $300 billion in imported goods from China. The announcement with the full list of affected…
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SEC 301 Lis#4 China Tariffs
Posted in Additional Tariff, China, SEC 301, Trump Tagged with: ace, additional tariffs, China Tariffs, import, Sec 301, Trump
Important: Fish & Wildlife Appointments in LAX
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,…
Posted in ACE, CBP, cuttlefish, Fish and Wildlife, international import export, seafood, trade Tagged with: ace, air freight, CBP, customs, customs broker, Fish & Wildlife, fish and wildlife, food, import, perishables, trade
Update: U.S. China Trade War 90-Day Truce
U.S. President Donald Trump and China President Xi Jin Ping agreed not to boost tariffs on the third list of duties from 10% to 25% on January 1st. Instead, both parties have agreed to immediately negotiate on structural changes with…
Posted in China, Duty Free Treatment, trade, Trump, Trump Administration Tagged with: ace, CBP, customs, customs broker, food, import, international trade, trade, Trump
Reminder: FDA Food Facility Biennial Registration Renewal 2018
2018 Food Facility Biennial Registration Renewal October 1, 2018 12:01AM through December 31, 2018 12:59PM Section 415 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) [21 U.S.C. § 350d] requires food facilities that are required to register with…
Posted in fda, FDA Registration Tagged with: ace, customs, customs broker, fda, food, FSMA, FSVP, import
Updated: Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP) : Informed Compliance
Effective Date : January 1st, 2018 The requirements and regulations under Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP) must now be electronically submitted in ACE via Automated Broker Interface (ABI). National Marine Fisheries Services (NMFS) will initially adopt an “Informed Compliance” approach.…
Posted in ACE, ACE Cargo Release, NMFS, NOAA, seafood, Seafood Import Monitoring Program, SIMP, tuna Tagged with: ace, CBP, containers, customs broker, food, FSMA, import, international trade, NMFS, seafood, SIMP
Permit Renewal Reminder // Flower Inspections // USDA and FWL Inspections
Permit Renewal Reminder With the end of the year speedily approaching, it is very important to monitor and to make sure all import permits and licenses are renewed and up to date. This will help to avoid unnecessary delays in…
Posted in ACE, fda, Fish & Wildlife, NMFS, NOAA, PGA, seafood, Seafood Import Monitoring Program, usda Tagged with: ace, CBP, containers, customs, customs broker, fda, Fish & Wildlife, fish and wildlife, food, freight, FSMA, FSVP, GSP, Import Permit, international trade, NMFS, ocean freight
CBP and Partner Government Agency Reminders
To our valued clients: Thank you for your trust and loyalty to us! Never before, in the history of the US Importing & Exporting Industry, has there been such an excessive amount of new rules, mandatory requirements and regulations; Under…
Posted in ACE, ADD, anti-dumping/countervailing, C-TPAT, CBP, gsp, mpf, NMFS, NOAA, Seafood Import Monitoring Program, SIMP Tagged with: ace, CBP, CBP User Fees, customs, customs broker, food, FSMA, GSP, GSP Renewal, import, international trade, MPF Fee, NMFS, NOAA, perishables, Seafood Import Monitoring Program, SIMP
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
CBP Initiatives to Increase Collection Efforts
CBP issued CSMS# 17-000489- CBP Bills for Supplemental Duties, Taxes and Fees, or Vessel Repair Duties as a reminder to the importers to pay their bills no later than 30 days from the date of the bill. CSMS #17-000489 Title:…
Posted in duties, Free Trade Agreements, international import export, port of long beach, port of los angeles, seafood, trade Tagged with: ace, CBP, customs, customs broker, freight, import, perishables, trade
FDA Update
Low Acid Canned Food (LACF), Juice HACCP, Seafood HACCP under FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) sent a constituent update regarding on how rules that implement the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)…
Posted in fda, HACCP, LACF, low acid canned food Tagged with: ace, customs, fda, Fish & Wildlife, food, freight, FSMA, FSPB, FSVP, HACCP, import, international trade, lacf, ocean freight, seafood, westcoast ports
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