The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced on October 4, 2021, that the Biden Administration intends to soften its approach on punitive tariffs against the People’s Republic of…
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FSIS Issues Updated Guidelines for Kit Product Labeling
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a Federal Register notice on September 21, 2021, with an updated guideline for packaged meal kits that contain inspected and assembled…
Commerce Updates Regulations and Enforcement of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Laws
The Department of Commerce published a final rule in the Federal Register on September 20, 2021, that amended existing regulations and created new ones to improve its administration and enforcement…
CBP Announces Adjusted COBRA Fees for Fiscal Year 2022
According to CSMS 49296457, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced an adjustment of certain COBRA Customs user fees and limitations for the Fiscal Year 2022, required as of…
CBP Issues New Guidance Regarding Imports of Goods Returning to the United States
On August 20, 2021, U.S. Customs & Border Protection issued CSMS #49132200, updating and clarifying the documentary requirements to support a duty-free claim under 9801.00.10. Importers wishing to enter goods…
Agricultural Marketing Service Calls Out Importation of Potatoes to be Used in Potato Salad
When importing potatoes, there are many post-import processes that exempt potatoes from Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) grading standards and inspection. However, 7 CFR § 980.1(j) defines the term “processing” and specifically…
Positive Covid Case Causes Closure of Key Terminal at Ningbo Port
The Ningbo Meidong Container Terminal, a major terminal at the Port of Ningbo, was shut down indefinitely on Wednesday due to a worker testing positive for Covid-19. At this time,…
Canada Border Services Agency Strike Comes to an End, Tentative Agreement Reached
Hours after the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) work-to-rule strike began on Friday, a tentative agreement was reached between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), which represents the CBSA…
Canada Border Services Agency Begins Work-To-Rule Strike
Members of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) began a work-to-rule strike at ports of entry across the country at 6 a.m. this morning, which is expected to drastically impact…
CBP Doubles Down on Withhold Release Orders
The Tariff Act of 1930 prohibits the importation of goods manufactured with the use of forced labor. This includes prison labor, forced labor, and indentured child labor. Prior to the…
