The newly-passed Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act (TFTEA) covers myriad topics. Amy Magnus, Deringer’s Director of Customs Affairs and Compliance, provides a quick overview of some of its highlights.…
Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Declarations
On January 5, 2015, President Obama issued a proclamation requiring all agencies to receive import data via the International Trade Data System (ITDS) by the end of 2016. The ITDS system is a clearinghouse of information allowing various Federal agencies
(B)logistics: SOLAS & Hanjin Progress, Hanjin Exports Delayed
OSHA certificates can be used in place of a VGM certificate to satisfy SOLAS requirements. Some Hanjin shipments are offloading, but cargo exports scheduled via Hanjin aren’t moving and some…
Customs Extends ACE Deadline for Post-Release Functions
On Thursday, September 8, 2016, US Customs announced a one month extension to begin mandatory filing in the new Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) of post-release documents for imported goods.
Containership Fire in Hong Kong
On September 19, 2016, a major fire broke out on Wain Hai 307, a 2,200 TEU containership. At present, the ship is stopped in the south-east of Cheung Chau, Lamma Island waters. The Marine Department has closed the channel to authorized vessels only while
CBP Begins Construction at Derby Line Port of Entry
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced on September 15, 2016, that an extensive construction project had started at the Port of Entry in Derby Line, Vt. While there is no set completion date for the work, CBP advised that beginning Monday, Septe
September 15th PSS Postponed Until October
Major steamship lines are postponing a previously scheduled Peak Season Surcharge (PSS), from September 15, 2016, to October 1, 2016. In addition, a General Rate Increase (GRI) is scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2016.
(B)logistics: ACE Completion by End of 2016, Hanjin Update
From meetings in Washington, D.C., Mark Hirzel provides a recap on recent meetings with CBP and FMC. The White House and Customs have set the end of 2016 for completion…
(B)logistics: Calculating Customs Value
Understanding and properly calculating Customs value are integral to Customs compliance. Amy Magnus shares some tips on what to include in import valuation, as well as a trick on how…
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Transitions to ACE on 9/20
As a result of the ACE implementation, the HMS ITP and AMLR will be replaced by a single permit: the NMFS’ International Fisheries Trade Permit (IFTP).
