Certain Diamonds Require Self-Certification Statement
Beginning on March 1, 2024, all US Customs entries that include certain diamonds, diamond jewelry, and unsorted diamonds will require a self-certification statement. The self-certification must meet the following criteria: Be provided on official company letterhead in PDF format.Contain the statement:For[...]
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March 2024 – Market Update
AIR FREIGHTAir Freight Surcharge One major international airline, Lufthansa, announced a decrease; other airlines are expected to follow suit. New Oversized Cargo Service Airbus Beluga Transport, a new cargo airline, rolled out its supersized capacity freighter aircraft shaped like a[...]
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Selecting a Food Grade Warehouse Partner
Some of the feedback we received from our previous article on “Selecting a 3PL Partner” was requests to look at specialty warehouses. This month, we will cover the selection of Food-Grade Dry Goods warehousing. Selecting a food-grade warehouse involves some[...]
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Importing Organics: USDA Ramps up Enforcement
In the past decade, the organics industry has exploded. More products appear on grocery store shelves every day. The popularity of the organic trend and the higher prices consumers are willing to pay have also incentivized ‘organic fraud,’ where an[...]
read moreUpdated Customs Bond Guidance Available
On February 13, 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued CSMS # 59402411 - Office of Trade issues ‘A Guide for the Public: How CBP Sets Bond Amounts.’What is a Customs Bond?Bonds are required for a wide range of[...]
read more77 COVID-Related Section 301 Exclusions Extended Through Sept 30
The USTR postponed the expiration of 81 exclusions until May 31 and further renewed all but 4 exclusions through Sept 30. [...]
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Keep your Vessel Manifest Data Confidential
Manifest data contains clues about your suppliers, products, and supply chain. Learn how you can protect your business by requesting confidentiality from U.S. Customs.[...]
read moreBan Lifted on Mexican CITES Imports
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the CITES trade suspension with Mexico is withdrawn.[...]
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West Coast Port Negotiations Resume, Dockworkers Trigger Delays
Over the past year, negotiations between the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) regarding contracts have been difficult, causing delays and uncertainty in freight operations. [...]
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