The following governmental notices may be of interest to our members and the trade. In addition to the 2017 Harmonized Tariff Schedule, additional items Published this week include:
Reminder of APHIS’ Notice addressing the new CITES Requirements for Rosewoods that took effect January 2, 2017;
CPSC’s Proposed Amendments to Procedures for Disclosure or Production of Information under the Freedom of Information Act;
CBP’s updated fact sheet on supply chain due diligence for importers to help avoid involvement with goods made by forced labor – the change consists of a link to an online “responsible sourcing tool” and latest ABI messages;
CPSC and FDA Recalls and Consumer Updates;
OFAC’s latest Notices regarding the Blocking of Persons and Properties;
F&W’s latest Public Bulletin advising importers and exporters of the various websites providing updates and information, as well as a reminder regarding the new CITES requirements that went into effect January 2, 2017;
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 Floor-Standing, Metal-Top Ironing Tables and Certain Parts Thereof from People’s Republic of China;
Presidential Executive Order concerning Defense and National Security and Taking Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency concerning Cyber-Enabled Activities;
California’s latest 60 Day Notices on items such as, but not limited to, Baby Bibs, Children’s Footwear with Polymer Straps and Vinyl/PVC Handle Straps; and,
Canada’s latest Antidumping and Consumer Alert & Recall notices.
Members wishing to learn more about any of these items should check the members only page or contact your Gemini team representative.
