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CBP Issues Harmonized Tariff Schedule Update on August 18th

On August 18th, US Customs and Border Protection issued CSMS update #15-000584 that included updates to 304 harmonized tariff records. This also included Partner government Agency (PGA) Indicators for Lacey …



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US Secretary of State Kerry Pushes for Lifting of Cuba Embargo

As a representative of the Obama Administration, Secretary Kerry is supporting congressional action to lift the decade’s long embargo on Cuba. He has also urged the Cuban Government to reciprocate. …



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Trade Groups Allege FDA’s VQIP Only Benefits Large Importers

The FDA’s planned Voluntary Qualified Importer program has been criticized for high proposed fees and costs of participation. These opinions were voiced in the comments portion of the website that …



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Canada – Anti-Dumping Duties

The following is available in its entirety on the Canadian International Trade Tribunal website Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Plate and High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel Plate, Preliminary Injury Inquiry, No. PI‑2015-001 PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION …



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CBSA – Updated Departmental Memorandum

The following have been updated on the Canada Border Services Agency website D3-1-3, Commercial Importation of Intoxicating Liquors D3-1-5, International Commercial Transportation D3-1-8, Cargo – Export Movements D3-7-1, CBSA Marine …



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Interview With Our CEO

Recently our CEO Peter Willson, sat down for an interview with Tharawat Magazine to talk about our company’s close to 100 years of history. Tharawat magazine aims to raise the awareness on family …



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US Customs eases Documentation Requirements on Drawback Claims

CBP no longer requires an original signature or a certified export invoice as proof for drawback claims as of August 7th, 2015. This change is in response to the growing …



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Preliminary Determinations Postponed for CVD Investigation on Corrosion Resistant Steel Products

The preliminary determination of the countervailing duty investigation for corrosion resistant steel products from India, Italy, The People’s Republic of China, The Republic of Korea, and Taiwan has been postponed …



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CBP rules on ‘Smartwatch’ Classification

In a classification ruling last week, CBP has determined that the radio transceiver within a ‘smartwatch’ gives the product its ‘essential character.’ This ruling will place ‘smartwatches’ at a duty …



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FCC Considers ending FCC740 Form, Replacing with Labeling Provisions

Federal Communications Commission made this proposal on August 6th in response to the changing landscape of electronics becoming integrated into a wide range of products such as cookware, mattresses, and …



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Preliminary Results of Antidumping Review of Mexico Copper Pipe

The Department of Commerce has issued the preliminary results of its antidumping duty review of copper pipe from Mexico. This administrative review covers seamless refined copper pipe and tube from …



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CBSA – Administrative Procedures Related to Form E29B, Temporary Admission Permit

This memorandum outlines the administrative procedures related to Form E29B, Temporary Admission Permit. This form may be used to document goods qualifying for temporary importation into Canada. This memorandum has …



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CITT – Hot Rolled Carbon Steel Plate and High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel Plate, Preliminary Injury Inquiry, No. PI-2015-001

Determination issued Monday, August 10, 2015 IN THE MATTER OF a preliminary injury inquiry, pursuant to subsection 34(2) of the Special Import Measures Act, respecting: Hot-rolled carbon steel plate and …



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CITT – Initiates Expiry Review of Steel Grating from China

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) has initiated an expiry review of its finding made on April 19, 2011, in Inquiry No. NQ-2010-002, to determine if the continued or …



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Initial Fiscal Year 2016 Import and Facility Re-inspection Fees set by the FDA

The Food and Drug Administration has published their potential fees for import re-inspection, domestic and foreign facility re-inspections, and FDA recall activities for non-compliance to a recall order effective October …



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