Category Archives: Customs & Trade Updates

Governmental Notices for May 13 through 19, 2017

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The following governmental notices may be of interest to our members and the trade. Among the items in this issue are links to:

CPSC’s Proposed Rule concerning the Safety Standards for Booster Seats;

CBP’s Notices regarding a Country of Origin Determinations for Certain Visitor Management System, recent Accreditations and Approvals of Commercial Gaugers and Laboratories and Tariff Rate Quota of Tuna for Calendar Year 2017; the current Bulletin with notices of various Comment Requests, as well as ABI messages;

CPSC and FDA Recalls and Consumer Updates;

OFAC’s Notices of the Blocking and Unblocking of Persons and Properties;

ITA and ITC Notices of the Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders or Reviews, as well as updates on Determinations, Investigations and Complaints on merchandise such as Multilayered Wood Flooring from the People’s Republic of China;

PRESIDENTIAL Administrative Order regarding the Continuation of National Emergency status in Iran;

California’s latest 60 Day Notices on items such as, but not limited to, various food products, certain Infant/Toddler Shoes, Sunglasses, Brass inserts and Construction Gloves; and,

Canada’s latest Consumer Alert & Recall notices.

Members wishing to learn more about any of these items are encouraged to review details on the Gemini Member Site, or to contact the Gemini team.

Governmental Notices for May 6 through 12th, 2017

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The following governmental notices may be of interest to our members and the trade.  Among the items in this issue are links to:

APHIS’ various Comment Requests on issues such as the Importation of Fresh Baby Kiwi from Chile and the Importation of Tomatoes with Stems from Republic of Korea;

CPSC’s Proposed Rule concerning the Safety Standard Addressing Blade-Contact Injuries on Table Saws;

CBP’s current Bulletin with notices of a Comment Request, the Receipt of Application for “Lever-Rule” Protection, Notice of Issuance of Final Determination Concerning Certain Network Tap Products and the Withdrawal of Proposed Modification and Revocation of Ruling Letters Relating to Customs Application of The Jones Act to the Transportation of Certain Merchandise and Equipment Between Coastwise Points, as well as ABI messages;

CPSC and FDA Recalls and Consumer Updates;

FTC’s Rule concerning the Freedom of Information Act;

F&W’s Public Bulletin regarding the Importation of Oysters;

ITA and ITC monthly announcement of the Initiation of Administrative Reviews, in addition to Notices of the Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders or Reviews, as well as updates on Determinations, Investigations and Complaints on merchandise such as Certain Mirrors with Internal Illumination and Components Thereof;

PRESIDENTIAL Administrative Orders regarding the Continuation of National Emergency status in the Central African Republic, Syria and Yemen;

California’s latest 60 Day Notices – a link to all of the notices posted in 2017, as well as a sampling of the nearly 700 notices posted in the last week on items such as, but not limited to, various food products, a Vinyl Cape and Flip Flops with Polymer Components; and,

Canada’s latest Consumer Alert & Recall notices.

Members wishing to learn more about any of these items are encouraged to review details on the Gemini Member Site, or to contact the Gemini team.

 

Governmental Notices for April 29 through May 5, 2017

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The following governmental notices may be of interest to our members and the trade.  Among the items in this issue are links to:

APHIS’ Determination concerning the Changes to the National Poultry Improvement Plan Program Standards;

CPSC’s various Comment Requests on issues such as the Procedures for Export of Noncomplying Products and the Safety Standard for Multi-Purpose Lighters;

CBP’s various Comment Requests on issues such as the Entry of Articles for Exhibition, Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act and the Importation Bond Structure, the current Bulletin with notice of various Proposed and Final Ruling Modifications and Revocations and the Accreditation of a Commercial Laboratory, as well as ABI messages addressing various issues;

CPSC and FDA Recalls and Consumer Updates;

ITA and ITC monthly announcements of the Advance Notification of Sunset Reviews, Initiation of Five-Year (“Sunset”) Reviews and the Opportunity to Request Administrative Reviews, in addition to Notices of the Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders or Reviews, as well as updates on Determinations, Investigations and Complaints on merchandise such as Certain Digital Cameras, Software, and Components Thereof and Steel Wire Garment Hangers from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam;

PRESIDENTIAL Executive Orders on various issues, including, the Establishment the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy and a Policy to Address Trade Agreement Violations and Abuses;

California’s latest 60 Day Notices on items such as, but not limited to a certain Wine Ice Cooler Bag, Napkin Rings and Glassware with Exterior Designs; and,

Canada’s latest Consumer Alert & Recall notices.

Members wishing to learn more about any of these items are encouraged to review details on the Gemini Member Site, or to contact the Gemini team.

 

Governmental Notices for April 22 through April 28, 2017

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The following governmental notices may be of interest to our members and the trade.  Among the items in this issue are links to:

APHIS’ various Comment Requests regarding topics such as the Importation of Fresh Pomegranates from Chile and the Importation of Ruminant and Swine Hides, Bird Trophies, and Deer Hides;

CBP’s Country of Origin Final Determination on Certain Network Tap Products and Comment Request regarding Electronic Visa Update System, information concerning and images of the redesigned Permanent Resident and Employment Authorization Cards, the current Bulletin with notice of U.S. Customs and Border Protection 2017 West Coast Trade Symposium and a Comment Request concerning CBP Regulations Pertaining to Customs Brokers, as well as ABI messages addressing various issues, including the Initiation of AD/CVD Investigations into Carton-Closing Staples from the PRC and Carbon/Alloy Steel Wire Rod from various countries;

CPSC and FDA Recalls and Consumer Updates;

FTC’s Proposed Rule addressing the Safe Harbor Proposed Self-Regulatory Guidelines of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule;

OFAC’s Notices of the Blocking of Persons and Properties;

FTZ Board current notices;

ITA and ITC Notices of the Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders or Reviews, as well as updates on Determinations, Investigations and Complaints on merchandise such as Carton-Closing Staples from the People’s Republic of China and Certain Hardwood Plywood Products from the People’s Republic of China;

PRESIDENTIAL Executive Order Tax Regulatory Burdens; Effort To Identify and Reduce;

UTR’s Rule concerning the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act Policies and Procedures;

California’s latest 60 Day Notices on items such as, but not limited to various food products and certain Suction Cup Mount Cameras; and,

Canada’s latest Consumer Alert & Recall notices.

 

Members wishing to learn more about any of these items are encouraged to review details on the Gemini Member Site, or to contact the Gemini team.

Governmental Notices for April 15 through April 21, 2017

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The following governmental notices may be of interest to our members and the trade. Among the items in this issue are links to:

APHIS’ Comment Request regarding Citrus Canker; Interstate Movement of Regulated Nursery Stock and Fruit from Quarantined Areas Importation of Potatoes from Mexico;

CPSC’s Upcoming Meeting to Consider the Decisional Matter: Safety Standard Addressing Blade-Contact Injuries on Table Saws regarding Proposed Rulemaking;

CBP’s current Bulletin with notice of Copyright, Trademark, and Trade Name Recordations and a Comment Request regarding Cost Submission, as well as ABI messages;

CPSC and FDA Recalls and Consumer Updates;

OFAC’s Notices of the Blocking and Unblocking of Persons and Properties;

FTZ Board current notices;

ITA and ITC Notices of the Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders or Reviews, as well as updates on Determinations, Investigations and Complaints on merchandise such as Multilayered Wood Flooring from People’s Republic of China and Narrow Woven Ribbons with Woven Selvedge from Taiwan;

PRESIDENTIAL Executive Order Buy American and Hire American;

California’s latest 60 Day Notices on items such as, but not limited to, vinyl raincoats a Book bag and certain hammers; and,

Canada’s latest Consumer Alert & Recall notices.

Members wishing to learn more about any of these items are encouraged to review details on the Gemini Member Site, or to contact the Gemini team.

Governmental Notices for April 8 through April 14, 2017

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The following governmental notices may be of interest to our members and the trade.  Among the items in this issue are links to:

CPSC’s Proposed Rule regarding the Fireworks Regulations and Notices of Comment Requests regarding Clothing Textiles, Vinyl Plastic Film and the Standard for Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads and Standard for Flammability of Mattress Sets;

CBP’s Notice of the Accreditation of a Commercial Laboratory, the current Bulletin with notices of Proposed and Final Ruling Revocations / Modifications and various Comment Requests, as well as ABI messages;

CPSC and FDA Recalls and Consumer Updates;

OFAC’s Notice of the Blocking and Unblocking of Persons and Properties;

FTZ Board current notices;

ITA and ITC monthly announcements of the Initiation of  Administrative Reviews, in addition to Notices of the Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders or Reviews, as well as updates on Determinations, Investigations and Complaints on merchandise such as Certain Cut-To-Length Carbon Steel Plate from the People’s Republic of China;

California’s latest 60 Day Notices on items such as, but not limited to, various spices, tire deflators and Vinyl/PVC Shoulder Strap Pads; and a certain Steering Wheel Cover;

Canada’s latest Consumer Alert & Recall notices.

Members wishing to learn more about any of these items are encouraged to review details on the Gemini Member Site, or to contact the Gemini team.

 

Governmental Notices March 25th to March 31st, 2017

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The following governmental notices that may be of interest to our members and the trade. Among the items released this week:

APHIS’ Notices of Comment Requests addressing issues such as the Importation of Jackfruit, Pineapple, and Starfruit from Malaysia;

CPSC’s Rule regarding the Safety Standard for Infant Bath Tubs and Notice of an Upcoming Meeting to consider the Proposed Rulemaking regarding the Safety Standard Addressing Blade-Contact Injuries on Table Saws;

CBP’s Notices of Comment Requests addressing issues such as Entry and Manifest of Merchandise Free of Duty, the current Bulletin with notices such as Copyright, Trademark, and Trade Name Recordations, as well as ABI messages;

CPSC and FDA Recalls and Consumer Updates;

OFAC’s Notice of the Unblocking of one Individual’s Properties;

FTZ Board current notices;

ITA and ITC Notices of the Withdrawal of certain requests for waivers of the competitive need limitation under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program and Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders or Reviews, as well as updates on Determinations, Investigations and Complaints on merchandise such as Steel Wire Garment Hangers from Taiwan;

California’s latest 60 Day Notices on items such as, but not limited to, certain Dietary Supplements, a PVC Glass Table Protector and certain Belts and Apparel Made With Leather, Vinyl or Imitation Leather Materials; and,

Canada’s latest Consumer Alert & Recall notices.]

Members wishing to learn more on these items can find full details in the Gemini member site, or contact your Gemini team represenative

Governmental Notices March 18th to March 24th, 2017

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The following governmental notices may be of interest to our members and the trade.  Among the items released this week:

APHIS’ Rule addressing the Stay of Regulations concerning the Import of Lemons from Northwest Argentina;

CPSC’s Notice of an Upcoming Meeting to consider the Proposed Rulemaking regarding the Safety Standard Addressing Blade-Contact Injuries on Table Saws;

CBP’s Notices of a Country of Origin Determination regarding Certain Gearmotors and Accreditation / Approval of a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory, the current Bulletin with additional notices of Commercial Gauger and Laboratory Accreditations / Approvals and a Comment Request, as well as ABI messages;

CPSC and FDA Recalls and Consumer Updates;

OFAC’s Notice of the Blocking of Persons and Properties;

FTZ Board current notices;

ITA and ITC Notices of Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders or Reviews, as well as updates on Determinations, Investigations and Complaints on merchandise such as Certain Artist Canvas From People’s Republic of China  and Wooden Bedroom Furniture From the People’s Republic of China;

California’s latest 60 Day Notices on items such as, but not limited to, brass weights, certain Vinyl Bandage,  a Faux Leather Phone Handbag and a Racquet / Lacrosse Stick Holder; and,

Canada’s latest Consumer Alert & Recall notices.

 

Governmental Notices March 11th to March 17th, 2017

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The following governmental notices that may be of interest to our members and the trade.  Among the items released this week:

CBP’s Notices of Comment Requests and Country of Origin Determinations regarding Certain Data Storage Products & a WorkFit-TL Sit-Stand Desktop Workstation, the current Bulletin with notices of Commercial Gauger and Laboratory Accreditations, as well as ABI messages;

CPSC and FDA Recalls & Consumer Updates;

OFAC’s Notice of the Blocking of Persons and Properties;

FTZ Board current notices;

ITA and ITC monthly announcements of the Initiation of Scope Rulings and Administrative & Sunset Reviews, in addition to Notices of Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders or Reviews, as well as updates on Determinations, Investigations and Complaints on merchandise such as Certain Lined Paper Products from India and Certain Mirrors with Internal Illumination and Components Thereof;

California’s latest 60 Day Notices on items such as, but not limited to, Children’s Flip Flops, a certain Handlebar Bag and Vinyl Sleeves; and,

Canada’s latest Consumer Alert & Recall notices.

 

Governmental Notices March 4th to March 10th, 2017

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The following governmental notices may be of interest to our members and the trade.  Among the items released this week:

 

CBP’s Notices of a Country of Origin Determination regarding a KC-390 Military Cargo Airplane Converted to a Fire-Fighting Aircraft, Commercial Gauger and Laboratory Accreditations, the current Bulletin with notices concerning the Quarterly IRS Interest Rates Used in Calculating Interest on Overdue Accounts and Refunds on Customs Duties, The U.S. Customs and Border Protection User Fee Advisory Committee (UFAC), Copyright, Trademark, and Trade Name Recordations, Proposed and Final Ruling Revocations and a Comment Request concerning the Electronic Visa Update System, as well as ABI messages such as the Clarification on Reporting Multi-HTS Article With More Than One Mandatory Fee/Tax Class;

CPSC and FDA Recalls and Consumer Updates;

OFAC’s Notices of the Blocking of Persons and Properties;

FTZ Board current notices;

ITA and ITC Notices of Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews, as well as updates on Determinations, Investigations and Complaints on merchandise such as Artists’ Canvas  and Paper Clips from China;

California’s latest 60 Day Notices on items such as, but not limited to, various herbs and seasonings, certain Children’s Belts and Suitcases with Imitation Leather Components; and,

Canada’s latest Antidumping and Consumer Alert & Recall notices

Please contact the Gemini team for more information on any of these items