Warehouse Trends to Look for in 2024
At the start of the new year, let's identify the trends that will dominate warehousing news in 2024.The integration of digital transformation into warehouse management practices is rapidly gaining momentum. Robots and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are taking on increasingly[...]
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January 2024 – Market Update
HOLIDAY ALERT Chinese New Year - February 10, 2024 Holiday closures and delays anticipated during the period of February 8 - 17 Learn MoreAIR FREIGHTDemand Air freight demand is expected to increase significantly ex-China starting in mid-January due to the[...]
read moreSection 232 EU Aluminum and Steel Interim Tariff Rate Quota Notice Issued
On December 26, 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced a 2024 interim notice on Section 232 Aluminum Articles and Steel Mill Articles of European Union (EU) Member Countries. The quota period will start January 2, 2024 at 12:01am[...]
read moreSeafood Import Restrictions Updated
UPDATED March 7, 2024On December 26, 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced new seafood import restrictions.Following an Executive Order (EO) from President Biden, beginning on December 22, 2023, CBP will require importers to provide self-certification that fish, seafood,[...]
read moreChina Exclusions Extended Through May 31, 2024
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) is further extending Section 301 China product exclusions through May 31, 2024. The exclusions were previously scheduled to expire December 31, 2023. The covered exclusions include 352 previously reinstated exclusions and 77 COVID-related exclusions.According to[...]
read moreFDA Issues Guidance on Cosmetic Registration
On December 18, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued final guidance on cosmetic product facility registrations and product listings as mandated by the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA).The guidance assists stakeholders with cosmetic product[...]
read moreBulk Hydrofluorocarbons Require EPA Import Declaration
Importers (or the authorized agent filing on its behalf) are required to file electronically with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for imports of bulk hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), prior to the date of importation (40 CFR 84.31(c)(7)). The American Innovation and[...]
read more2024 Periodic Monthly Statement Calendar
On December 18, 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued CSMS #58757744 - Periodic Monthly Statement (PMS) Dates for 2024.Filers who are approved to participate in Periodic Monthly Statements can pay duties, taxes, and fees for shipments entered or released[...]
read moreThree Chinese Companies added to the UFLPA Entity List
The Dept of Homeland Security added three People’s Republic of China based companies to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List.[...]
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