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U.S. Trade-Related Agencies’ Shutdown Plans Amid Funding Lapse

GHY2025-10-06T21:47:02+00:00October 6th, 2025|International Trade Issues, Other Government Agencies/Depts., Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs|

The 2025 U.S. government shutdown has paused routine trade activities, but key agencies continue essential enforcement, tariff, and border functions. Shutdown plans ensure critical operations linked to national security and trade negotiations proceed despite funding interruptions. CBP remains fully operational during the shutdown, with all ports, inspections, collections, and trade functions continuing, though refund and drawback processing is temporarily paused.

U.S. Government Shutdown Now in Effect

GHY2025-10-02T18:53:14+00:00October 1st, 2025|International Trade Issues, Other Government Agencies/Depts., U.S. Customs|

The U.S. government shutdown, effective October 1, 2025, is causing customs clearance delays due to reduced staffing at agencies like the FDA and EPA, despite CBP continuing operations. Importers are advised to hold non-essential shipments to avoid disruptions.

DOJ and Homeland Security Launch Cross-Agency Trade Fraud Task Force

GHY2025-09-30T04:27:39+00:00September 30th, 2025|Other Government Agencies/Depts., Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs|

The DOJ and Homeland Security have created a Trade Fraud Task Force to crack down on tariff evasion, smuggling, and trade violations. This effort supports fair trade and protects American industries and taxpayers.

PGA Filing Exemption Ends for Some De Minimis FDA Products – Effective July 9

GHY2025-07-09T19:44:21+00:00July 9th, 2025|Other Government Agencies/Depts., Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs|

Several FDA-regulated products previously exempt from filing under the $800 de minimis threshold must now be reported to the FDA, effective immediately, CBP announced July 9. The change ends long-standing exemptions for items like cosmetics, food, and radiation-emitting devices, requiring full PGA data submission—even under Entry Type 86.

USDA Finalizes July 15 Enforcement Date for Organic Importer Certification Requirement

GHY2025-06-26T22:16:27+00:00June 26th, 2025|Other Government Agencies/Depts., Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs|

Beginning July 15, 2025, all importers of organic products into the U.S.—including those located in Canada—must be certified under USDA organic regulations by a USDA-accredited certifier. Under the USDA’s Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) rule, COR-certified businesses acting as U.S. importers of record will no longer be permitted to rely solely on their Canadian certification. This marks the end of a temporary allowance granted after SOE implementation in March 2024.

CIFER Registration Renewal Window Opens July 1, 2025 for Exporters

GHY2025-06-24T22:47:59+00:00June 24th, 2025|International Trade Issues, Other Government Agencies/Depts., Trade Compliance|

Companies exporting food products to China are reminded that the CIFER registration renewal window opens on July 1, 2025. If your facility’s registration expires on January 1, 2026, and falls under categories such as edible oils, plant spices, grain products, or malt, you must submit an Application for Extension in the CIFER system between July 1 and September 30, 2025. Missing this deadline could result in cancellation of your registration and disruption of exports to China.

Webinar: Help Shape the Guide to Reporting to the Federal Plastics Registry

GHY2025-06-24T22:04:53+00:00June 24th, 2025|Canada Customs, Other Government Agencies/Depts., U.S. Customs|

Have Your Say: Federal Plastics Registry – Phase 2. Environment and Climate Change Canada is developing a guidance document to support Phase 2 reporting to the Federal Plastics Registry. A summary of the proposed content is now available for review, and we welcome your feedback by July 24, 2025. To support your review, join one of our upcoming webinars (in English or French) on June 26 or July 10 for an overview and Q&A session. Get the meeting links.

FDA Outage: June 21- June 22, 2025

GHY2025-06-13T00:34:50+00:00June 12th, 2025|Other Government Agencies/Depts., U.S. Customs|

The FDA-CBP interface will be down from June 21 at 10:00PM ET to June 22 at 6:00AM ET. FDA will not process entries or send messages during this time. Prior Notices may be delayed—submit early and avoid resubmitting entries to reduce processing time.

CBP Extends In-Transit Tariff Exemption to June 16 Following Trade Court Ruling

GHY2025-07-16T01:01:53+00:00May 30th, 2025|Other Government Agencies/Depts., Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs|

CBP) has extended the in-transit tariff exemption deadline to June 16, 2025, following a federal court ruling that vacated tariffs imposed under the IEEPA Reciprocal. The updated guidance allows additional time for goods already in transit before the April tariff effective dates to qualify for exemption, while legal proceedings continue.

Appeals Court Halts Tariff Repeal After CIT Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs

GHY2025-07-16T01:02:02+00:00May 30th, 2025|International Trade Issues, Other Government Agencies/Depts., U.S. Customs, U.S. Tariffs|

The rollback of Trump-era tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) has been temporarily halted after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a stay on May 29. This follows a ruling by the Court of International Trade that invalidated all related executive orders, including tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico. The appeals court will now consider the government’s motion to maintain the tariffs while litigation continues.

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