Category Archives: Customs & Trade Updates

Governmental Notices April 16 -22

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Attached is an update of governmental notices that may be of interest to our members and the trade among the items in this issue are links to:

CBP’s Notices advising of Approval of Commercial Gaugers and Laboratories and Comment Requests; the current Bulletin with notices of regulatory corrections and Final Ruling Revocations and comment requests, in addition to ABI messages that include details about posting updated PGA Message Set documents by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and Agriculture Marketing Service to CBP’s website, as well as details of the Harmonized System Update modifications and changes;

CPSC and FDA Recalls and Consumer Updates;

FTC’s Proposed Rules concerning the Rules and Regulations under the Hobby Protection Act     and Notice of the Enforcement Policy Statement on Deceptively Formatted Advertisements;

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

FTZ Board current notices;

ITA and ITC Notices of Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews on products such as Narrow Woven Ribbons with Woven Selvedge from Taiwan, as well as updates on various Investigations and Complaints and Advice Concerning Whether Certain Textile and Apparel Articles are Import Sensitive;

California’s latest Proposition 65 60 Day Notices on items such as, but not limited to, a Sink Mat and a Universal Car Mount; and,

Canada’s latest Alerts and Recall notices.

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Governmental Notices April 9 -15 2016

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Attached is an update of governmental notices that may be of interest to our members and the trade among the items in this issue are links to:

APHIS’ Proposed Rule concerning the Importation of Fresh Apple and Pear Fruit into the Continental United States from Certain Countries in the European Union;

CBP’s Notices advising of Approval of a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory and upcoming COAC Meeting and a Comment Request; the current Bulletin with Decision No. 16-07, Announcement of the quota quantity of tuna in airtight containers for Calendar Year 2016 and Notice advising of the end of the National Customs Automation Program Test Concerning the Submission of Certain Data Required by the Food and Drug Administration, in addition to ABI messages and Contact Information to reach the various Centers for Excellence and Expertise;

CITA’s Requests for Comments regarding Commercial Availability Requests under the U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement;

CPSC’s Proposed Rule regarding the Rules of Practice for Adjudicative Proceedings;

CPSC and FDA Recalls and Consumer Updates;

OFAC’s Rule concerning Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations;

FTZ Board current notices;

ITA and ITC monthly announcements such as the Opportunity to Request Administrative Review, in addition to Notices of Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews on products such as Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags from Thailand and Wooden Bedroom Furniture from the People’s Republic of China, as well as updates on various Investigations and new Determinations, a Charter Renewal and Requests for Nominations and Comments;

California’s latest Proposition 65 60 Day Notices on items such as, but not limited to, Brass Fittings, Clutch with Plastic Cover, Checkbook Covers and Faucet Stems; and,

Canada’s latest Alerts and Recall notices

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Governmental Notices April 2 – 8, 2016

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Attached is an update of governmental notices that may be of interest to our members and the trade among the items in this issue are links to:

APHIS’ Rules regarding the Importation of Fresh Andean Blackberry and Raspberry Fruit from Ecuador and Fresh Peppers from Ecuador, Proposed Rules addressing the Importation of Fresh Cherimoya Fruit and of Lemons from Chile into the United States, as well as Fresh Pitahaya Fruit from Ecuador and a Comment Request and Updated Manual;

CBP’s Notice of a Comment Request concerning Administrative Rulings and current Bulletin with two Decisions – regarding a correction to Customs and Border Protection’s Bond Program and Flights to and From Cuba, in addition to ABI messages;

CPSC’s Rule regarding the Safety Standard for Automatic Residential Garage Door Operators;

CPSC and FDA Recalls and Consumer Updates;

FTC’s Proposed Rule addressing the Labeling and Advertising of Home Insulation;

OFAC’s Rule concerning Burundi Sanctions Regulations, as well as Notices concerning the Blocking or Unblocking of Persons and Properties;

FTZ Board current notices;

ITA and ITC announcement of the Initiation of administrative reviews in addition to Notices of Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews on products such as Steel Wire Garment Hangers from Taiwan, as well as updates on various Investigations and Complaints;

California’s latest Proposition 65 60 Day Notices on items such as, but not limited to, Chocolate, Locks, a USB and Examination Gloves; and,

Canada’s latest Recall / Alert and Antidumping notices.

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Governmental Notices March 26 – April 1 2016

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Attached is an update of governmental notices that may be of interest to our members and the trade among the items in this issue are links to:

  APHIS’ Updated Manuals

CBP’s Rules making technical Correction to federal regulations, such as substituting “CBP” for Customs, Notices advising of the end of the FDA pilot program, Tariff-Rate Quota for Calendar Year 2016, a revision to COAC and a Comment Request; the current Bulletin announcing Decision No. 16-05 concerning the Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Certain Archaeological and Ethnological Materials From the Republic of Colombia and Notices concerning the Waiver of Passport and Visa Requirements Due to an Unforeseen Emergency, Accreditations and Approvals of a Commercial Gauger and Laboratories and Comment Requests, in addition to ABI messages;

CPSC’s Rule regarding the Safety Standard for Portable Hook-On Chairs and Notice of a Settlement Agreement;

CPSC and FDA Recalls and Consumer Updates;

FTC’s Comment Request;

OFAC’s Rule concerning Highly Enriched Uranium Agreement Assets Control Regulations;

FTZ Board current notice;

ITA and ITC monthly announcements such as the Opportunity to Request Administrative Review, in addition to Notices of Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews on products such as Aluminum Extrusions from China, as well as updates on various Investigations and new Determinations and a request for comments;

Presidential Administrative Orders on Cyber-enabled Malicious Activities, Delegation of Authority for the Hizballah International Financing Prevention Act of 2015 and Continuation of the National Emergency regarding the South Sudan;

USTR’s Request for Public Comments on the Review of Trade Preferences for Nepal;

California’s latest Proposition 65 60 Day Notices on items such as, but not limited to, Chocolate, Padlocks and Sunscreen; and,

Canada’s latest Alerts and Recall notices.

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Governmental Notice Update

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Reminder and clarification on mandatory ACE filing timeline.

Below are excerpts from CBP’s CSMS #16-000238, provided as:
(1) a reminder that effective this Thursday, March 31, 2016, filers will be required to file certain
transactions in ACE and no longer permitted to file in ACS; and,
(2) a clarification / correction of an earlier CSMS notice on the updated mandatory transition
timeline, which included an erroneous reference to entry type 11 (Informal) in the summer 2016
time frame. To clarify, electronically filed entry type 11 transactions are required to be filed in

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Governmental Notices: March 19 – March 25, 2016

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Attached is an update of governmental notices that may be of interest to our members and the trade. Of particular interest to some may be CBP’s announcement this week regarding the Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS), as well as a Reminder that as of March 31st, NO more ACS – filers MUST file in ACE specific transactions.  In addition, there are links to:

APHIS’ Updated;

CBP’s Rules regarding Flights to and from Cuba and a Correction to the Bond Program, the current Bulletin announcing Copyright, Trademark, and Trade Name Recordations, in addition to ABI messages and updates;

CPSC’s Rule regarding the Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing Materials;

CPSC and FDA Recalls and Consumer Updates;

OFAC’s Notices advising of the Blocking of specific persons and properties;

FTZ Board current notice;

ITA and ITC Rule concerning the Modification of Regulations Regarding Price Adjustments in Antidumping Duty Proceedings, in addition to Notices of Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews on products such as Aluminum Extrusions from the People’s Republic of China, as well as updates on various Investigations and new Determinations and a request for comments;

California’s latest Proposition 65 60 Day Notices on items such as, but not limited to, Vinyl Pillow Storage Cases, copper mugs with brass components and Backpacks Made With Leather, Vinyl or Imitation Leather Materials; and,

Canada’s latest Alerts and Recall notices

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Governmental Notices for March 12 -18, 2016

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Attached is an update of governmental notices that may be of interest to our members and the trade. Of particular interest to some may be CBP’s announcement this week regarding the Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS), as well as a Reminder that as of March 31st, NO more ACS – filers MUST file specific transactions in ACE .  In addition, there are links to:

APHIS’ Updated Manual and Notices of Pest Risk Analysis for the Importation of Fresh Figs and Fresh Pomegranates from Peru;

CBP’s Rule regarding the Import Restrictions on Certain Archaeological and Ethnological Materials from the Republic of Colombia, Notices of Accreditations and Approvals of Commercial Gaugers and Laboratories and Requests for Comments, the current Bulletin announcing ACE as the Sole CBP-Authorized Electronic Data Interchange System for Processing Certain Electronic Entry and Entry Summary Filings and Comment Requests, in addition to ABI messages and updates;

CPSC and FDA Recalls and Consumer Updates;

OFAC’s Rule addressing Cuban Assets Control Regulations and Notices advising of the Blocking of specific persons and properties;

FTZ Board current notices;

ITA and ITC quarterly publication of the list of scope rulings and anticircumvention determinations, in addition to Notices of Results, Extensions, Amendments, etc., on products such as Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin from India and Wooden Bedroom Furniture from the People’s Republic of China, as well as updates on various Investigations and new Determinations and the Establishment of the United States Investment Advisory Council;

USTR’s Establishment of a Petition Process to Review the Eligibility of Countries under the African Growth and Opportunity Act;

Presidential Administrative Order, Executive Orders and a Proclamation;

California’s latest Proposition 65 60 Day Notices on items such as, but not limited to, Cookies, Seaweed and a Lightweight rain poncho; and,

Canada’s latest Alerts and Recall notices.

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Governmental Notices March 5-11, 2016

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Attached is an update of governmental notices that may be of interest to our members and the trade among the items in this issue are links to:

 APHIS’ Updated Manual and Notice of International Sanitary and Phytosanitary Standard-Setting Activities as well as of a Comment Request;

CPSC’s Rule concerning its Statement of Enforcement Policy and General Conformity Certificates for Adult Wearing Apparel Exempt from Testing;

CBP’s current Bulletin with Final and Proposed Ruling Modifications / Revocations as well as Notices of Commercial Gauger and Laboratory Approvals, the Issuance of a Final Determination Concerning Certain Data Protection Software Products and Comment Requests, in addition to ABI messages and updates, including CBPs’ Notification of the increase in the De Minimis value from $200 to $800;

CPSC and FDA Recalls and Consumer Updates;

FTC’s Notice of extending the comment period concerning Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries to June 3, 2016, as well as a Proposed Consent Agreement;

OFAC’s two new Sanction Actions;

FTZ Board current notices;

ITA and ITC Notices of Results, Extensions, Amendments, etc., on products such as Floor-Standing, Metal-Top Ironing Tables and Certain Parts Thereof from the People’s Republic of China, as well as updates on various Investigations and new Determinations;

Presidential Administrative Orders concerning Iran;

USTR’s Reallocation of Unused Fiscal Year 2016 Tariff-Rate Quota Volume for Raw Cane Sugar

California’s latest Proposition 65 60 Day Notices on items such as, but not limited to, Brass Cooler Drains, Laundry Faucets and Sprinkler Heads; and,

Canada’s latest Recall / Alert notices.

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Governmental Notices February 27 – March 4

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Attached is an update of governmental notices that may be of interest to our members and the trade. Of particular interest to some may be the United States Trade Representative’s announcement regarding the 2015/2016 Generalized System of Preferences Annual Product Revie with the corresponding Invitation for Public Comments on Possible Actions Related to Competitive Need Limitations.  In addition, there are links to:

APHIS’ Updated Manuals;

CITA’s Notice of Commercial Availability Requests: 100 Percent Viscose Woven Fabric from Morocco; Request for Modification of the U.S.–Morocco Free Trade Agreement Rules of Origin;

CBP’s Notices of Automated Commercial Environment as the Sole CBP-Authorized Electronic Data Interchange System for Processing Certain Electronic Entry and Entry Summary Filings, current Bulletin with a CBP Decision concerning the Expansion of Global Entry Eligibility to All Citizens of the Federal Republic of Germany, Notice of Commercial Gauger and Laboratory Approvals, and Comment Requests, in addition to ABI messages and updates;

CPSC and FDA Recalls and Consumer Updates;

FTZ Board current notices;

ITA and ITC monthly announcements such as the Opportunity to Request Administrative Review, in addition to Notices of Results, Extensions, Amendments, etc., on products such as Certain Uncoated Paper From various countries, as well as updates on various Investigations and new Determinations;

Presidential Administrative Orders concerning the Ukraine and Zimbabwe ;

California’s latest Proposition 65 60 Day Notices on items such as, but not limited to, certain Raw Cacao Powder, Painted Holiday Ornaments and Vinyl/PVC Gloves; and,

Canada’s latest Recall notices.

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Governmental Notices February 20-29, 2016

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Attached is our update of governmental notices that may be of interest to the membership and trade; among the items in this issue are links to:

APHIS’ Notice Recognizing European Union and EU Member State Regionalization Decisions for African Swine Fever by Updating the APHIS List of Regions Affected with African Swine Fever;

CPSC’s Comment Requests regarding issues such as the Requirements for Electrically Operated Toys and Children’s Articles and Safety Standard for Cigarette Lighters;

CBP’s Notices of Commercial Gauger and Laboratory Approvals, Determinations and Comment Requests, current Bulletin with Notice of Quarterly IRS Interest Rates Used in Calculating Interest on Overdue Accounts and Refunds on Customs Duties, additional Commercial Gauger and Laboratory Approvals  and Comment Requests, in addition to ABI messages and updates;

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 Results, Extensions, Amendments, etc., on products such as Certain New Pneumatic Off-The-Road Tires from India, the People’s Republic of China, and Sri Lanka, as well as updates on various Investigations and new Determination;

Presidential Documents;

California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment notices and latest Proposition 65 60 Day Notices on items such as, but not limited to, Flashlights, Hammers, Malibu key rings and Sandals; and,

Canada’s latest Recall notices.

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