The USTR is currently conducting a review of the imposition of tariffs under Section 301 involving the enforcement of U.S. World Trade Organization (WTO) rights in the Large Civil Aircraft dispute that went in effect on October 18, 2019. An…
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Update: Sec 301 EU Tariffs:Modification of Additional Tariffs
Posted in EU Tariffs, SEC 301, Sec 301 EU Tagged with: customs, EU Tariffs, seafood, Sec 301, Sec 301 EU, USTR
Update: Long Beach/Los Angeles Port Congestion
Port of Long Beach is the second busiest seaport in the United States. Due to the labor shortage during the holidays, the terminal congestion got worse this week. But according to the Port of Long Beach Deputy Executive Director and…
Posted in port of long beach, port of los angeles, ports, terminals, west coast Tagged with: CBP, chassis, congestions, containers, customs, customs broker, drivers, food, freight, import, international trade, port congestion, port of long beach, port of los angeles, terminals
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
Additional Tariffs on Chinese Goods Effective July 6; Exclusions May be Requested
The Trump administration announced June 15 a list of 818 products from China that will be subject to an additional 25 percent duty as of July 6. The administration also released a list of 284 other tariff lines – not…
Posted in ADD, Air Freight, Air Shipments, anti-dumping, anti-dumping/countervailing, CBP, China Tagged with: air freight, CBP, customs, customs broker, GSP, import, westcoast ports
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
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
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