FDA 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.[...]
read moreCountries Using the Euro and Prior National Currencies
U.S. Customs and Border Protection released the following Cargo Systems Messaging Service CSMS# 58565185, dated November 30, 2023, ** Clarification - Countries Using the Euro: Invoices, Other Documents, and Entry Transmissions from These Countries Must Use EUR for a Foreign[...]
read moreEPA Requires Retroactive Reporting of PFAS
The EPA will require importers and manufacturers to report on their use of PFAS for each year since 2011. [...]
read moreImpractical To Screen (ITS) Program to be terminated by TSA on October 31, 2023
In June 2021, the Transportation Security Administration mandated 100% screening of air cargo originating in the U.S. Interim amendments for Impractical to Screen cargo will expire on October 31, 2023. [...]
read moreLast Batch of China Product Exclusions Extended Again– 9903.88.67 & 9903.88.68
The USTR extended 429 Section 301 China product exclusions through Dec 31, 2023.[...]
read moreMPF Increases on Oct 1, 2023
Merchandise Processing Fee minimum and maximum increase on October 1.[...]
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