Eric Johnson, Senior Technology Editor I Dec 27, 2023, 12:02 PM ESTUS Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has made clear to customs brokers theycannot use offshore data entry companies to perform a number of trade complianceprocesses for US imports.In a Dec. 19 ruling based on a request from Georgia-based broker Heizwerthy Customs& Freight Solutions, CBP […]
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With the recent security incidents in mind, we have decided to continue to avoid the Red Sea route for the safety of our crew and cargo. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this difficult situation. We will keep you informed of any developments and changes as they occur. You can also follow the status […]
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Following the 30 December incident involving our vessel, Maersk Hangzhou, we have made the decision to pause all transits through the Red Sea / Gulf of Aden until further notice. We appreciate your patience as we navigate this challenging situation. An investigation into the incident is ongoing and we will continue to pause all cargo movement […]
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The USTR recently announced in the attached notice that it has extended the Section 301 exclusions that are currently in place until May 31, 2024. Prior to today, the exclusions had been scheduled to expire at the end of this year. The USTR also indicated that it will begin accepting comments on Jan. 22, 2024 […]
CSMS Update, EPA, US Customs & Border Protection
CSMS # 58654169 – An update to the EPA Supplemental Guidelines
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An updated version (16) of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Implementation Guide (IG) is now available, with updates made to the Hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) section of the document. This update clarifies questions and address the much-appreciated comments from the trade community. EPA may make additional updates based on input from the Trade community during CERT testing.This […]
Asia, China, Client Advisory, CSMS Update, CTPAT, Domestic Ports, News Post, Security, Shipping, Supply Chains, US Customs & Border Protection
CSMS# 58405079 – Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) UPDATE
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CSMS # 58405079 – Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Detention Notifications in ACE Cargo Release Available in Certification Environment Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Detentions in Cargo Release will be available in CERT on November 15, 2023.The Status Notification document regarding UFLPA can be found here: ACE Cargo Release Status Notification (V33) – https://www.cbp.gov/document/technical-documentation/ace-cargo-release-status-notification-implementation-guide […]
CTPAT, Domestic Ports, US Customs & Border Protection, USTR
CTPAT & Trade Compliance 3.0 Portal Deployment
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As related by the OGO – Industry Partnership: The Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) and the Trade Compliance (TC) program 3.0 Portal Deployment has been delayed. A new date for deployment has yet to be determined. We will notify you once a new date for deployment and a data freeze period has been rescheduled. […]
Client Advisory, Domestic Ports, FDA, US Customs & Border Protection
CSMS # 58378189 -FDA End-Dating Center for Devices CDRH Product Codes
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CSMS # 58378189 – Food and Drug Administration (FDA) End-Dating Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) Product Codes The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be end-dating the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) product codes listed below. The end-date will be in 30 days, December 13, 2023. Product Code/Description 78L[][]ST/Device, Erectile Dysfunction […]
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CSMS # 58405079 – Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Detention Notifications in ACE Cargo Release Available in Certification Environment Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Detentions in Cargo Release will be available in CERT on November 15, 2023. The Status Notification document regarding UFLPA can be found here: The updated Error Dictionary regarding UFLPA […]
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Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2313 was created on November 7, 2023, and contains 32 Automated Broker Interface (ABI) records and 10 harmonized tariff records. HSU 2313 includes the modifications to HTS records including the rates for Pecan, class code 124 and Christmas Tree, class code 125 that were recently implemented in Production following Collections Release 7 deployment. […]