USDA 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.[...]
read moreSuspended: Tariffs in Section 301 DST Investigations
On May 2, The U.S. Trade Representative announced the conclusion of the Section 301 investigations of Digital Service Taxes(DSTs) adopted by Austria, India, Italy, Spain, Turkey, and United Kingdom.[...]
read moreFEMA Removes Items from Restricted Export List of Certain Medical Supplies and Equipment
CSMS #47857356 Information for Exporters with a Surplus of Medical Supplies and EquipmentFEMA has updated the list of restricted items as of May 19, 2021.Effective immediately, the following are no longer restricted from export under FEMA’s Temporary Final Rule (TFR):Industrial[...]
read moreFish & Wildlife Service: June 11th Deadline to Object to Shipment Data Release
This notice impacts importers and exporters of wildlife specimens and flora for business use or on behalf of an individual(i.e. a broker) and file U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish and Wildlife (Form 3-177)[...]
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