The expected federal government shutdown on October 1, 2023 was averted when Congress passed a stopgap bill. The President signed the legislation just before midnight on Saturday. The NCBFAA advised that this stopgap is “temporary” and will last until mid-November. …
Potential Government Shutdown Update – October 2, 2023 Read more »
We sent an e-blast last week regarding an impending government shutdown on October 1, 2023 and we would like to provide you with some updates from the National Customs Brokers and Forwarding Association of America (NCBFAA).According to the NCBFAA’s transportation …
We posted this newsletter awhile ago and we think it’s about time to remind our customers (U.S and foreign importers, and freight forwarders) that proper requirements must be in place before sending any samples into the U.S.. Samples are probably …
On September 6, 2023, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced that the 352 exclusions and 77 COVID-related exclusions from Section 301 tariffs on imports from China (scheduled to expire on Sept. 30) will be extended through December …
To all our cosmetic importers, On August 7, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a draft guidance requiring submissions of cosmetic product facility registrations and cosmetic product listings under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 …
Seafood from Japan As of today, there is no formal announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on how the US is treating imported seafood from Japan. We were advised by the local FDA office who confirmed with …
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced adjustments to certain customs user fees that will take effect on October 1, 2023. The increase in user fees will be reflected on your Entry Summary (7501).Please read the information below from CBP …
CSMS # 57131638 – Information on Customs User Fee Changes Effective October 1, 2023 Read more »
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On December 28, 2022 NOAA Fisheries announced proposed changes to the Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP). This rule proposes expanding red snapper to include all species in the Snapper (Lutjanidae) family and to expand the tuna species group to also …
