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CBP Seizes Millions of Disposable Gloves
The seizure was a result of the forced labor finding against Malaysia-based Top Glove Corporation Bhd. The finding revealed that disposable gloves manufactured by Top Glove have been produced with the use of convict, forced, or indentured…
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CSMS #47830638 Proper Entry/Entry Summary Reporting for Complete Golf Clubs with Multiple Countries of Origin
The country of assembly becomes an important factor in the determination of the country of origin to be reported. While the entire golf club has one entire classification, the country of origin of the components may need to be reported.
Read advisory →CBP Issues Fact Sheet on Cut Flower Marking Requirements
Generally, fresh cut flowers imported in bulk (and not sold to retail customers in a pre-packaged outermost container) are on the so-called “J-list” and not required to be individually marked.
Read advisory →CBP Trade upcoming webinars
Customs continues to offer live webinars that are recorded and available for on-demand viewing over the internet. The programs will consist of a high-level overview of the initiative, policy or other topic, and will conclude with an…
Read advisory →Fish and Wildlife Service Pushes Mandatory ACE Filing to Fall 2021
The agency is still in the process of revising its regulations to reflect the use of ACE to submit import entry data. Implementation will occur 60 days after a final rule is published in the Federal Register.
Read advisory →WRO (Withhold release order) Response Strategies
An example is action taken by CBP on March 29 issued a finding directing the seizure disposable gloves from Malaysia manufactured by Top Glove Corporation Bhd pursuant to a WRO issued in July 2020.
Read advisory →Bill of Lading Complement
On May 1, 2021, the Mexican Tax Administration Service (SAT by its Spanish acronym), published on its website the electronic document called” Bill of Lading Complement” (Complemento carta porte). They are looking to have information in…
Read advisory →CBP Verification Requirements for In-Bond Usage Authorization
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has started enforcement of applicable regulations for egregious or repetitive violators who do not demonstrate "good faith" efforts to control the movement of bonded cargo. Customs eliminated the paper…
Read advisory →CSMS 47138649 – Harbor Maintenance Fee
A Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) is exempt on an entry summary line (when the mode of transport is 10, 11 or 12) when the article is classified under certain HTS chapter 98 provisions. Chapter 9808 has now been added to that list.
Read advisory →2021 National Trade Estimate Report
USTR Katherine Tai releases the 2021 National Trade Estimate Report, providing a detailed recap of significant foreign barriers to US exports of goods and services, investment, and electronic commerce.
Read advisory →Consumer Product Safety Commission Holds for Customs Entries
The HTS numbers that could potentially flag a CPSC review can be found in this link . Items regulated by CPSC include, but are not limited to: cosmetics, liquid nicotine, drywall, fireworks, children and baby products, mattresses, bicycles…
Read advisory →National Commodity Specialist Division
Customs and Border Protection issued CSMS #46744379 announcing the next round of commodity specific educational webinars.
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CSMS #46390176 - APHIS Core Help Desk Update
The Help Desk will be available Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 11:00 pm EST, and on Saturdays beginning March 15, 2021 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm to better serve its users.
Read advisory →Launch of WCO Trade Tools Online Database for the Harmonized System, Origin, and Valuation
This new database offers a single point of access to the Harmonized System, preferential Rules of Origin and Valuation, through a user-centric interface. In addition, this new platform offers a comparison tool in the Harmonized System (HS)…
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The United States Suspends Tariffs on Scotch Whisky and Other British Products
This was an effort to smooth over its relationship, though, the U.S. trade representative argued Britain did not have the legal standing to keep imposing these tariffs.
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