For those of you that showed interest in FDA’s VQIP program, FDA announced that they will be extending the application period until July 31. 2020. You can find the benefits of the program in the “Voluntary Qualified Importer Program” link …

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Important Information about APHIS Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Import Permits ________________________________________ CSMS#42457318 was sent out April 22, 2020 announcing the important information about APHIS Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Import Permits: “APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine is excited to announce that, …

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Revocation of GSP Eligibility for Thailand-sourced goods slated for April 25, 2020 The U.S. Trade Representative is scheduled to revoke Generalized System of Preferences (“GSP”) eligibility for about one-third of otherwise eligible goods from Thailand, starting on April 25, 2020. …

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  APHIS Implementing Phase Six of the Lacey Act, Scheduled to go into Effect on October 1, 2020 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the implementation of phase six of the Lacey …

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As Customs Brokers, we handle all the formalities of importing products into the United States. The current worldwide pandemic has created significant challenges for importers today. But there are also some opportunities. Flegenheimer has always specialized in perishable products but …

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Some seafood products have been excluded from China on List 3, and entries filed with the additional duty can qualify for a refund if they were imported on or after September 24,2018. . Please see the seven tariff lines below …

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A new Presidential Proclamation was released on January 24, 2020 to expand the list of aluminum and steel products subject to the additional duties under Section 232, 10% on aluminum and 25% on steel products. The derivative articles are described …

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Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement has been signed by the United States of America and China on January 15, 2020. The U.S. has suspended some tariffs increases on List 4B until further notice. The USTR also issued a Federal …

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