CARM Relief Period on Late Accounting Ends on Jan. 19, 2025
Canada Customs has issued a reminder regarding the transition measures which provided temporary relief from late accounting penalties will end on January 19, 2025.
Reporting on Country of Melt and Pour on Steel Mandatory Jan. 21
Effective January 21, 2025, steel importers must report the Country of Melt and Pour (COM)—where raw steel is first melted and poured—through the Single Window Integrated Import Declaration (SW IID) as a mandatory condition for import compliance.
U.S. Trade Round-Up: Latest Updates
This week's U.S. Trade Round-Up highlights the USTR's Section 301 investigation into China's semiconductor policies, Mexico's new import duties under the IMMEX program, updates to antidumping and countervailing duty regulations, and the CPSC's rule mandating electronic filing for compliance certificates. It also covers CBP’s wood packaging compliance guidance, FDA’s revised Intended Use Codes, and preliminary AD/CV duties on aluminum containers from China. Stay informed on these developments and their impact on U.S. trade and compliance.
CBSA’s 2025 (January) Trade Verification Priorities
Will the updated January 2025 CBSA Trade Verification Priorities affect your business? What should you do if you've imported targeted goods? Find out the answers to these, and all the details you need to know here.
CBP to Seize Aluminum Products Linked to Forced Labor by Dominican-Based Chinese Company
Imported products from a Chinese-owned company operating in the Dominican Republic, will face seizure and forfeiture at U.S. ports of entry. Discover details on the enforcement actions, impacted HTSUS codes, and how to report violations. Details here.
Lacey Act Declaration Requirement In Effect
Importers of plant products into the U.S. under specified HTS codes must now file detailed Lacey Act declarations unless exemptions apply, as outlined by APHIS guidelines. Find out if your products apply, and how to file a declaration.
FDA Reminder: Use Accredited Labs for Food Testing Starting December 1, 2024
The FDA reminds importers and consignees that starting December 1, 2024, certain food tests, including for mycotoxins, must be conducted using FDA-accredited laboratories under the LAAF program.
Action Required: Renewal of FDA Food Facility Registration Due By Dec. 31, 2024
Don't risk shipment disruptions – renew your FDA food facility registration is due by Dec. 31, 2024, to ensure uninterrupted U.S. entry for your products. Details here.
Isotopic Testing: A Vital Component of U.S. Importer Due Diligence
Discover how CBP's newly available isotopic testing guide underscores isotopic testing as a vital component of U.S. importer due diligence, helping trace raw material origins, enhance supply chain transparency, and comply with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. Details here.
U.S. Implements Restrictions on Polyester Fiber
Safeguard measures on imports of fine denier polyester staple fiber will come into effect soon. These restrictions balance support for domestic manufacturers with exemptions for key trading partners and developing countries. Details here.
