Trade Advisory Notices

Customs issued a new fact sheet to remind importers of their obligations under the country of origin marking requirements relative to the importation of fresh cut flower bouquets.

Implementation will occur 60 days after a final rule is published in the Federal Register.

When a WRO is issued, if an importer contends their merchandise is not manufactured using forced labor, the burden of proof is on them.

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.

Published annually since 1985, the National Trade Estimate Report (NTE) report is a comprehensive review of foreign trade barriers affecting US exports of goods and services.

Several importers and the trade industry have been receiving an electronic message after cargo release has been sent relating to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on the Automated Broker Interface System.

On December 23, 2020, the US Department of Commerce published a final rule in the Federal Register adopting AIM – Aluminum Import Monitoring and Analysis. On April 1, 2021, the US Commerce Department announced a further delay in the implementation of the AIM – Aluminum Import Monitoring and Analysis system until June 28, 2021.

Customs and Border Protection issued CSMS #46744379 announcing the next round of commodity specific educational webinars.