Regardless if the final destination is the United States or Canada, if your ocean shipment is docking in the United States then an ISF (Importer Security Filing) must be filed …

This week the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) issued a notice that the investigation into the dumping of tool chests and cabinets from China and Vietnam is entering its …

US Customs issued CSMS message 17-000609 stating that enforcement and frequency of penalty action for violations to the wood packaging materials standards will soon increase.  This requirement has been in …

The table of contents to the text of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is available. Importers wishing to determine duty rates of originating goods can refer to the …

The Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will be provisionally implemented on September 21 2017. Canadian importers may benefit from the Canada-EU CETA duty relief commitments made in …

The FDA has created the “Food Safety Plan Builder” to help facilities meet the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).  This step-by-step program guides users through questions that …

It has come to our attention that the FDA has been contacting food importers and advising that they intend to inspect the facilities for FSVP compliance.  This is different than …

Trade show season presents a number of unique challenges for importers and exporters. Of course, you have goods that you don’t normally ship, but you also need to know how …

The following is available in its entirety on the Canada Border Services Agency website. Stainless Steel Sinks – Expiry Review Determination On September 1, 2017, pursuant to paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of …

EU and Canada agree to set a date for the provisional application of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and the President of the …

The following is provided by Global Affairs Canada At today’s 6th ASEAN Economic Ministers-Canada Consultation in Manila, representatives of all 10 ASEAN member states and Canada together agreed to launch …

The Canada Border Services Agency has updated the Customs Tariff (T2017-5) on its website.                                 …

This week, the FDA released a small entity compliance guide for the FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) Produce Safety Rule.  This guide covers the standards for the growing, harvesting, packing, …

In this week’s Federal Register, The US Department of Commerce announced that anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations have been initiated for stainless steel flanges from India and China. Anti-dumping duty …

Per CSMS message 17-00561, US Customs ACE System will be undergoing an extended maintenance period from Saturday 9/16 8:00 PM Eastern Time until 7:00 AM Eastern Time on Sunday 9/17. …