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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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. …

US Goods Returned – Claiming Duty Free Products Under HTS # 9801.00.10 Read more »

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) …

Global Trade Educational Conference (G.TEC) August 7-8, 2017 Read more »

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 …

Generalized System of Preference (GSP) Free Trade Program Expires December 31,2017 Read more »

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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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 …

Seafood: COOL! (Country of Origin Labeling) Read more »

The Final Rule on Foreign Importer Verification Program was published on Novermber 17, 2015 to verify that food imported into the United States has been produced in a manner that provides the same level of public health protection as that …

Foreign Supplier Verification Program Starting May 27, 2017 Read more »

CSMS #17-000108 The issue causing improper rejects for some food facility registrations reported in CSMS # 17-000107 is now resolved. FDA is reprocessing all entries that have been rejected for invalid or cancelled registrations since Saturday, 2/25/17. *Filers will NOT …

RESOLVED: Some FDA food facility registrations improperly rejecting for invalid or cancelled registration / Important Reminder Read more »

CSMS #17-000107 was sent today regarding rejections for some food facility registrations. Please read below: Some food facility registrations are improperly rejecting for invalid or cancelled registrations.  A resolution to the issue is expected to be implemented this afternoon.  FDA …

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