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CBP sets November 1st as Increased Enforcement Date for Wood Packaging Material (WPM) Requirement Violations
U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has issued CSMS 17-000612 advising, effective November 1st, they will penalize any… Read more
FCC Extends Suspension of Form 740 through December 30th for Filings on Imported Radio-Frequency Devices
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has posted to their website an order informing the trade community they have… Read more
CBP Issues Guidance on Processing Charitable Donations for Hurricane Maria
U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has issued CSMS 17-000611 providing guidance for parties interested in importing goods… Read more
Unified Cargo Processing Soon Available at Otay Mesa Cargo Facility
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the Unified Cargo Processing (UCP) Pilot Program will soon be available… Read more
CBP Issues Hurricane Maria Diversion Guidance for Ocean Carriers
Similar to guidance issued following Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has issued CSMS… Read more
Additional Sanctions with Respect to North Korea
President Trump issued Executive Order 13722 (E.O. 13722), effective September 21, 2017, imposing additional sanctions with respect to… Read more
CBP Issues Guidance on Processing Charitable Contributions for Hurricane Irma
U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has issued CSMS 17-000601 providing guidance for parties interested in importing goods… Read more
EPA Announces TSCA Inventory Notification (Active-Inactive) Rule – Inventory Reporting Webinars
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has scheduled three (3) webinars to assist the regulated community with reporting… Read more
Applying for Import Licenses for the 2018 Dairy TRQ
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) posted notice on applying for import licenses for the… Read more
Late September Construction at Sumas Port of Entry Expects to Cause Delays
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations is advising travelers that the Sumas (Washington State)… Read more