Customs announced Wednesday that the planned deployment of additional ACE capabilities, scheduled for implementation on October 29, 2016, has been delayed. CBP stated that they continue to…
Trade Alerts
October GRI Postponed, Holiday Delays Expected
Major steamship lines have postponed the scheduled October 1, 2016, General Rate Increase (GRI), and instead will try to implement on October 15th. Early indications are that the October 15th rate increase will be minimal, and there is a good possibility
2016 Food Facility Registration Biennial Renewal
Under the Bioterrorism Act of 2002 and the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2011, facilities which engage in the manufacturing, processing, packing or holding of food which is to be consumed in the United States, must register with the Food and Drug Admin
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
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.
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).
September PSS Expected: October GRI Announced
Major steamship lines are proposing an October 1, 2016, general rate increase (GRI) for transpacific cargo from the Far East and India to the US and Canada. In the US/Canada, a previous GRI took effect as scheduled on September 1, 2016. In addition, a pre
