Due to the recent heightened enforcement by CBP, Flegenheimer International would like to remind our ocean importers, shippers and/or freight forwarders to provide us with the Importer Security Filing form at least 48 to 72 hours prior to loading the …
Import Alert: Importer Security Filings (ISF) Liquidated Damages Penalties Read more »
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced enhanced enforcement measures to verify the accuracy of information provided by new and existing Importers of Record (IORs) on CBP Form 5106, the Create/Update Importer Identity Form. These measures are being implemented …
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued guidance today, July 21, 2026, regarding new Section 301 tariffs on Brazilian imports. Key DetailsTariff Rate: Effective Date: July 22, 2026 25% tariff on imports from Brazil, excluding specific exempted items. Please see …
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will implement CAPE Phase 3 by the end of July, which is designed to allow certain liquidated entries to be reliquidated and potentially qualify for duty refunds. The action follows developments in the ongoing …
UPDATE: IEEPA TARIFF REFUND FOR ENTRIES OVER 80 DAYS PAST LIQUIDATION Read more »
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has issued a Federal Register notice implementing a new 25% Section 301 tariff on imports from Brazil. The additional 25% tariff will apply to imports from Brazil, with exceptions for certain products …
Tariffs Update on Brazil Imports – Section 301 Effective July 22 Read more »
Please see below from PierPass. If you do not import at the port Los Angeles or Long Beach, you can disregard this email. LONG BEACH, Calif., July 1, 2026 – The West Coast MTO Agreement (WCMTOA) today announced that on …
TMF at Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to Increase 4.77% on August 1, 2026 Read more »
Dear Valued Customers and Partners, We would like to share an important regulatory update from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) regarding the importation of cephalopods. The USFWS recently issued a final rule clarifying that cephalopods are included within …
Many of importers are asking when can they file their refund claims for entries that have been liquidated beyond 80 days of liquidation date. As of June 24, 2026, CBP has published details on the subsequent phases of the CAPE …
U.S. Customs Enforcement The White House has issued a new Executive Order, “Strengthening Customs Enforcement.”This action empowers U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) with expanded tools to safeguard consumers, businesses, and revenue, while increasing transparency and compliance across international supply …
To all our valued customers, Setting up an ACE portal account can often be challenging. Below is a webinar hosted by CBP that may help you with setting up and managing your ACE portal account. We encourage you to attend …
