U.S. Congress passed another a stop gap spending bill that prevented a government shutdown on March 8th, 2022. However, there is potential for a partial government shutdown starting March 23rd, 2024, as the deadline to pass the bill through the House of Representatives and Senate is March 22nd at midnight.
In the event of a shutdown, we are advising our clients that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will continue clearance operations to ensure the flow of trade. However, Partner Government Agencies (PGAs) such as the FDA, APHIS, and the EPA may not be fully staffed, which will result in processing delays.
If the shutdown occurs, we urge our clients to watch PGA messaging closely for the “1USG” message indicating all goods have been released from PGA review. If that message is not received, please advise your U.S. buyer to hold the goods intact until the message is received.
There is no timetable for the resumption of normal business operations if the shutdown occurs.
We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as the situation continues to develop.
If you have any questions, please contact transitionteamus@willsonintl.com