CBP Audits Increase, Forced Labor Entries Decrease [April Report]
The latest report from US Customs details audit increases, forced labor decreases, and much more. Find out all the details here.
USDA Act on Restrictions of Certain Imports
USDA/APHIS has released an import alert for High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) originating from Canada. Find out the zones affected, import requirements and more here.
ACE Development and Deployment Schedule Updated
Last week, the CBP released updates to their schedule for deploying additional functionality to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). These updates on aluminum 232 duty to Russian products, HTS Go-Live, automation of CBP form 6051D for Detentions including UFLPA, Truck Manifest enhancements, entry summary updates and much more. Full details here.
Securing the Supply Chain: CBP Focuses First on Cybersecurity with New Guidance
CBP has recently released a new guidance document on cyber-attacks aimed at helping companies in the supply chain improve their cybersecurity measures. The document provides practical advice on how to prevent, protect, respond and recover from cyber-attacks, with a focus on protecting critical infrastructure. Details here.
CBP Proposes Additional Data Fields to Entry Summary Form 7501
CBP has proposed revisions to form 7501, the entry summary form, and is currently accepting comments on the proposed changes until June 20th, 2023. Find out all the details here.
The United States Allows Beef Imports from Paraguay
APHIS is proposing a rule to allow the importation of fresh beef from Paraguay. Find out all the details, including how you can submit your comments on this proposed rule.
APHIS Announces Phase VII of the Lacey Act & Requirements for Importers
Importer of animal and/or plant products into the U.S.? Lacey Act declarations will be required for all remaining plant product Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes that are not 100-percent composite materials. Find out all the important details that you need to know here.
FDA Begins Canceling Registrations of Food Facilities With No Unique Facility Identifier (UFI)
As communicated by CBP, the FDA will now only accept a DUNS number, as an acceptable UFI for food facility registration. Find out all the details here.
CBP Issues New Reporting Rules for 200% Tariff on Russian Aluminum and Derivatives, Independent of Origin
CBP recently issued new reporting rules regarding the 200% tariff on certain aluminum products, which will apply regardless of origin. Find out all the details here.
CBP Launches UFLPA Enforcement Data ‘Dashboard’
CBP has launched a new online dashboard with insights on the enforcement actions taken under UFLPA, providing data on the number and value of shipments stopped/subject to review as well as industries and countries of origin that are most affected. Find out all the details you need to know here.
