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Nov 5, 2021

Good News for Non-Citizen Travelers to the U.S.: DHS Releases Entry Guidelines

Fully vaccinated non-citizen travelers will now be allowed to enter the U.S. beginning November 8th, 2021, after the… Read more 

Oct 29, 2021

Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach announce emergency fees

As of November 1st, 2021, the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will charge $100 per container… Read more 

Oct 19, 2021

Importers: U.S. WCO 2022 Tariffs May Have Major Impact on Your Business

U.S. importers need to be aware of the potential impact from major tariff changes expected to take effect… Read more 

Oct 6, 2021

Have Your Say: U.S. Trade Representative Accepting Comments about Reinstating Certain China Section 301 Exclusions

U.S. importers should be aware that the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) will start accepting written comments about reinstating… Read more 

Sep 29, 2021

Good News for U.S. Importers: China Section 301 COVID-Related Exclusions Extended

U.S. importers of Chinese origin goods should be aware that the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has extended Section… Read more 

Sep 28, 2021

APHIS Changes Import Permit Procedures for Plant and Planting Product Importers as of September 27th, 2021

Plant and planting product importers must be aware that the Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) division of the… Read more 

Sep 21, 2021

Fiscal Year 2022 Sugar TRQ Announced and Allocated by Country

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Sugar Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) on… Read more 

Sep 21, 2021

Live Animal Permit Applications to Use APHIS eFile Beginning September 17, 2021

The Veterinary Service (VS) of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced that the VS… Read more 

Sep 16, 2021

Reminder: Lacey Act Phase VI Enforcement to Begin October 1, 2021

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will require a Lacey… Read more 

Sep 2, 2021

CBP Announces Updates on Guidance Regarding Returned Goods

The CBP announced updated guidance for importers and customs brokers when importing foreign-origin goods returned to the U.S.… Read more