FDA Delays Cosmetics Registration by 6 Months
The (FDA) announced a 6-month delay of the facility registration and product listing requirements under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA). Details here.
AD/CV Duty Investigations Initiated on Extruded Aluminum Imports
The U.S. Department of Commerce officially initiated its less-than-fair-value and countervailing duty investigations on aluminum extrusions from 15 countries. Find out all the details, if your goods are affected, and how to submit your comments to Commerce, here.
FDA Requires Registration of Cosmetic Products by December 2023
The FDA will require most cosmetics manufacturing and processing companies to register and list their products by December 29, 2023 to comply with MoCRA. Find out if your products are affected, and how to register here.
Importers/Manufacturers Face Unprecedented EPA Reporting of ‘Forever Chemicals’
The EPA has issued a final rule affecting importers and manufacturers, that finalizes reporting and recordkeeping requirements for 'forever chemicals'. The rule is unprecedented in its scope and compliance challenges. Find out all the details you need to know here.
AD/CV Duties Possible on Extruded Aluminum Imports
One of the largest antidumping and countervailing duty petitions has been filed on imports of aluminum extrusions from 15 countries. Learn how these allegations of unfair trade practices are disrupting the U.S. aluminum extrusions market and impacting domestic industries.
U.S. Government Shutdown Looms – What You Need to Know
With a potential U.S. government shutdown looming, we detail how this event could affect trade and what industry leaders are doing to keep commerce flowing smoothly. Find out all the details you need to know here.
Reminder: U.S. Customs User Fee Changes Effective October 1, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that it will be adjusting certain customs user fees and corresponding limitations to account for inflation. Find out all the details here.
Import Regulations for Horses Amended
USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will finalize amendments to its import regulations for horses. Find out what these are here.
Navigating Carrier/Courier Invoice Value Challenges with Your Customs Broker
Did you know that customs brokers frequently encounter challenges when dealing with commercial invoices issued by carriers/couriers for importers aka their clients? These invoices often fail to accurately represent the actual total amount paid by the importer. To address this issue effectively, we detail what action you can take.
APHIS Could Raise AQI Fees By 300% – Submit Your Comments
APHIS is proposing fee increases related to its AQI program to pay for “the level of effort it takes to inspect the average ship and its cargo and reflects the expanded capacity of modern container ships.” Submit your comments by Oct. 10, 2023. Full details here.
