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Jun 26, 2017

Cuba: OFAC Publishes New Frequently Asked Questions Document

Following President Trump’s June 16th announcement on changes to U.S. policy with respect to Cuba, the U.S. Department… Read more 

Jun 23, 2017

CBP-El Paso announces change to Hazardous Materials documents submission

US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) in El Paso, Texas, has issued a notice advising the trade community… Read more 

Jun 9, 2017

APHIS Posts New Webpage on Importing Wooden Handicrafts from China

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ)… Read more 

Jun 9, 2017

FCC Extends Suspension of Form 740 through September 30th for Filings on Imported Radio-Frequency Devices

US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has issued CSMS 17-000327, informing the trade community the Federal Communications Commission… Read more 

Jun 1, 2017

AMS Updates Assessments on Imported Veal

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA)/Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has issued a final rule that will amend the… Read more 

May 30, 2017

APHIS Prohibits US Entry of Fresh Cherries from Ontario, Canada

On May 24th, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced, effectively immediately,… Read more 

May 25, 2017

US – CANADA BORDER: Construction Update for CBP Facility at Rouses Point, N.Y.; Alternative Crossing will be Necessary for Some

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced the inspection facility at the Rouses Point, NY, border crossing… Read more 

May 25, 2017

US-Canada Border – Buffalo/Fort Erie: All traffic lanes on Peace Bridge to be open for summer season

The Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority (Peace Bridge Authority) began the process of reopening the third… Read more 

May 19, 2017

2017 TRQ for Tuna in Airtight Containers Announced by CBP

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the 2017 Calendar Year Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) limit for tuna… Read more 

May 17, 2017

Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge will have Height and Width restrictions through October

Due to an upcoming painting project on the Sault Ste. Marie (Michigan/Ontario) International Bridge, height and width restrictions… Read more