Govermental Notices

Attached is an update of governmental notices that may be of interest to our members and the trade, including a Reminder that as of July 23, 2016 trade parties will be required to submit electronic entries and entry summaries for additional entry types to Automated Commercial Environment (ACE).  Electronic entries and entry summaries associated with the following entry types will be accepted and mandated in ACE: 02, 07, 12, 21, 22, 31, 32, 34, and 38.  Filing of electronic entries and entry summaries associated with entry types 06 and 23 were previously mandated in ACE if they did not include quota merchandise.  Filing of these transactions with quota merchandise will also be mandated on July 23, 2016. ACE will be the sole CBP-authorized EDI system for electronic entry and entry summary filings for merchandise subject to the import requirements of the FDA, associated with specific entry types. See link in Update for full details posted to CBP’s website.

Among the additional items in this issue, are links to:

APHIS’ Proposed Rules regarding Importation of Sheep, Goats, and Certain Other Ruminants and the National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures, Notices of a Pest Risk Analysis regarding the Importation of Fresh Star Apple Fruit from Vietnam into the Continental United States and the International Trade Data System Test’s of Electronic Submission to the Automated Commercial Environment of Data Using the Partner Government Agency Message Set;

CPSC’s Notice concerning Self-Regulatory Organizations and a Proposed Rule Change regarding the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act’s Compliance Form;

CBP’s Notice of the Extension of the Air Cargo Advance Screening Pilot Program and Accreditations and Approvals of Commercial Gaugers and Laboratories, the latest Bulletin providing Notices of: Issuance of Final Determination Concerning Certain Network Cables and Transceivers, the revised Definition of Importer Security Filing Importer, Civil Monetary Penalty Adjustments for Inflation, Copyright, Trademark, And Trade Name Recordations and a Comment Request, in addition to ABI messages;

CPSC and FDA Recalls and Consumer Updates;

FTZ Board current notices;

ITA and ITC Notices of Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews, on products such as Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags from Malaysia, Requests for Nominations for the Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee, as well as updates on various Investigations and Complaints;

Presidential Administrative Order regarding the Continuation of National Emergency concerning Transnational Criminal Organizations;

USTR’s Notice of Results of the 2015/2016 Annual Generalized System of Preferences:

Review and a Comment Request;

California’s latest Proposition 65 60 Day Notices on items such as, but not limited to, 1 Cake Decorating Kit, Certain Audio Cable, Brass Stems and Valves and Dietary Supplements; and,

Canada’s latest Antidumping, Alerts and Recall notices.

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

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’ Proposed Rule regarding Scrapie in Sheep and Goats and Notice concerning the Importation of Fresh Cranberries into the Continental United States;

CBP’s Notice advising of an Automated Commercial Environment Export Manifest for Rail Cargo Test, current Bulletin and ABI messages, including CSMS 15000676, which relays FDA’s message informing US importers of intended increased surveillance of certain FDA-regulated products imported from the industrial center Binhai New Area in Tianjin, China, pursuant to the August 12, 2015 chemical explosion at the Tianjin Dongjiang Port Rui Hai International Logistics Co.

As explained in the CSMS, FDA is requesting importers (or their entry filers) to submit additional information related to the human and animal food products, human and animal drug products, and medical devices that left the Tianjin, China area on or after August 12, 2015;

CPSC’s Rule addressing Toys and the Determination Regarding Heavy Elements Limits for Unfinished and Untreated Wood, as well as Notice of a Settlement Agreements and Order;

CPSC and FDA Recalls and Consumer Updates;

FDA’s Proposed Rules addressing Food Labeling and Homeopathic Product Regulations, as well as various Notices addressing issues such as Determinations that Products Were Not Withdrawn from Sale for Reasons of Safety or Effectiveness and  Guidance documents, as well as Requests for Comments and upcoming Meetings and Workshops;

FTZ Board current notices;

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

ITA and ITC Notices of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews: Results, Extensions, Amendments, etc., on products such as Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from India and updates on various Investigations and an upcoming Trade Mission;

USTR’s Request for Comments concerning the 2015 Special 301 Out-of-Cycle Review of Notorious Markets;

California’s latest 60 Day Notices concerning Electronic Cigarette Devices, Clear Flexible Tubing and JVC Flats Stereo Headphones; and,

Canada’s latest Recall Notices.