Section 301 China: Request for Comments on Certain Exclusions
On August 26, 2021, The U.S. Trade Representative announced a Request for Comments on Certain Products Exclusions Related to COVID-19: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation.This is related to the last four sets[...]
read moreBelarus Sanctions
On August 9, 2021, the President issued an Executive Order on Blocking Property of Additional Persons Contributing to the Situation in Belarus. If you have shipments to Belarus, take extra care of screening parties and note certain commodities may be restricted. Additional information can[...]
read moreNew USDA Requirements for Importing Dogs from Countries Affected with ASF
Effective August 6, 2021, the U.S. Dept of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued a Federal Order establishing additional requirements for dogs imported into the U.S. for resale from countries where African Swine Fever(ASF) exists. USDA APHIS Guide: How to Bring[...]
read moreFAQs on Silica-Based Products WRO
CBP posted FAQs for a WRO on silica-based products from China, produced by Hoshine Silicon Industry. The FAQs clarified the scope reaches further than the solar industry. The scope of the WRO includes and is not limited to: Component Materials – silicon, including metallurgic[...]
read moreNew Forced Labor WRO on Seafood Harvested by Hangton No.112
Effective August 4, 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will detain tuna and other seafood harvested by Hangton No. 112, a Fijian flagged and owned fishing vessel. The Withhold Release Order (WRO) is based on information that reasonably indicates the use of[...]
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Case Study: Direct Cost Warehousing versus 3PL
Are you debating if you should run your own warehouse? Find out the benefits of using a 3PL warehouse versus a company-owned warehouse from Tim Curran, National Business Development Manager for Supply Chain. [...]
read moreFDA FY2022 User Fee Rates for VQIP Announced
Effective August 1, 2021, the new FY2022 Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP) user fee rate is $15,938. Payment must be made before October 1, 2021, to be eligible for VQIP participation for the benefit year beginning October 1. VQIP provides expedited review[...]
read moreAPHIS eFile Now Available for Cut Flowers, Greenery, Sugarcane
On July 28th, Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) announced their new APHIS eFile PPQ587 plants and plant products application for cut flowers and greenery, and sugarcane and sugarcane products permits. For more information, refer to the[...]
read moreMerchandise Processing Fee Min/Max Increases on Oct 1
Effective October 1, 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is adjusting the minimum and maximum for the Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF). Formal entries will be assessed with a new minimum of $27.75, and a maximum of $538.40. The ad valorem rate will remain the[...]
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