We receive calls all the time with questions about importing new products into the United States. This is the first e-blast in a series that will address these questions. In this first e-blast we will address the responsibility of the …
First Sale Up-date: End of Declaration of First Sale The attached memorandum is to inform U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) ports and the trade that the filing period of the First Sale Declaration indicator has ended effective August 19, …
Update on ISF Mitigation Guidelines final rule expected to be published on July 17 2009 Here is a heads upImportant Information Regarding ISF Customs and Border Protection expects the Importer Security Filing (ISF) Mitigation Guidelines to be published in the …
04/07/09Bond Requirements for Shrimp, 10+2 Updates, Import Restrictions, and the Lacey Act Enhanced Bond Requirement NO longer required for Shrimp subject to ADD/CVD as of April 1,2009Please click here for more information. ISF 10 + 2 UpdatePlease take immediate note …
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“Clean Truck” Fees at L.A/L.B. Ports02/04/09 Funding will provide financial assistance for greener trucks. “Clean Truck” Fees will be collected at L.A/L.B. Ports February 18, 2009 The Port of Long Beach will begin collecting a Clean Trucks Fee on February …
Beginning January 8th, 2009, Fish and Wildlife will not only increase higher fees, but they will begin enforcing/regulating the importations of Non-living Squid, Octopus and Cuttlefish for human consumption. Even though the rule has always been in place, most ports …
It’s official, beginning January 26, 2009 all shipments destined for the United States must comply with the submission of “Importer Security Filing 10+2” Who is responsible? – Importer or it’s agents What is the Importer/agent responsible for? – Submitting ISF …
10+2 Importer Security Filing will be enforced beginning January 26, 2009 Read more »
Please be informed about the new FOOD and DRUG Import Alert#99-30, which will automatically detain shipments of milk based products. The importer will need to submit a 3rd party private lab analysis proving NO Melamine and/or Melamine analogs are found …
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The Lacy Act amendments are upon us starting December 15, 2008. This affects anyone importing plants or any product made from plants. Sec. 8204 of the Farm Bill broadens the definition of “plant” under the Lacey Act to include trees …
