July 2021 USMCA Updates
Sewing Thread Requirement Effective July 1st, 2021, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) implemented the sewing thread requirement. For more information, refer to CSMS #48659796. USMCA Regulatory Amendments Effective July 1st, 2021, CBP issued an interim final rule to include implementing regulations for the preferential[...]
read moreLacey Act Declaration Required for Phase Six Products on October 1
On July 1st, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency (APHIS) published the effective date for Lacey Act Phase VI products. Enforcement begins October 1st, 2021. What's required? Importers will need to make an additional import declaration on PPQ Form 505 if[...]
read moreNew Reporting Option for Required EPA TSCA Export Notifications
Beginning June 14th, 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is now accepting export notifications required by the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) electronically via the EPA’s Central Data Exchange.This is a new alternative to submitting paper-based export notifications. The new[...]
read moreUSDA APHIS Lacey Act Phase VI Implementation Could Start July 1st
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has not verified the start date for Phase VI of the Lacey Act, but it could be as soon as July 1st, 2021. A Federal Register Notice will be published once the start date is[...]
read more100% Air Cargo Screening Required Starting June 30th
ICAO requires 100% of international air cargo to be screened.. applies to all air cargo departing the United States.[...]
read moreDog Imports Banned from Over 100 Countries
Beginning July 14, 2021, a temporary suspension prohibiting the entry of live dogs into the U.S. arriving from over 100 high-risk rabies countries.[...]
read moreU.S. Agrees to Suspend Tariffs with E.U. & U.K. in Large Civil Aircraft Dispute
The U.S. Trade Representative announced the joint agreement with the E.U. and U.K. to suspend countermeasure tariffs related to the Large Civil Aircraft dispute for 5 years.[...]
read moreForced Labor: WRO on Chinese Fishing Fleet
U.S. Customs and Border Protection(CBP) issued a new Withhold Release Order that will detain certain seafood products from a fishing entity.[...]
read moreUSTR Posts FAQs on Section 301 Scams
The U.S. Trade Representative posted a list of frequently asked questions related to Section 301 Investigations scams.[...]
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