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China Section 301 Exclusions Extended Through May 31, 2024
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has extended all current Section 301 exclusions that were due to expire on… Read more
CBP 2024 Federal Holiday Schedule
Below is the list of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) U.S. Federal Holidays for the Calendar Year 2024.… Read more
Imports of freeze-dried egg products and egg substitutes now subject to FSIS inspection
The import of freeze-dried egg products and egg substitutes have historically been regulated under the Food and Drug… Read more
Update: FDA to Delay Registration of Cosmetic Products until July 2024
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is delaying the requirement for cosmetics manufacturing and processing companies to register… Read more
AGOA changes expected January 1, 2024
President Biden notified Congress he intends to terminate reduced duty benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act… Read more
EPA to create new PGA message set for imports of hydrofluorocarbons
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced their plan to create a new Partnering Government Agency (PGA) message… Read more
FDA to require registration of cosmetic products by late December 2023
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will require most cosmetics manufacturing and processing companies to register and list… Read more
U.S. CBP to begin collecting pecan and Christmas tree fee November 5, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will begin collecting fees on imports of pecans and Christmas trees which… Read more
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Filing Pilot Open to All Brokers
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is strongly encouraging importers to begin filing the Automated Commercial… Read more
Detroit CBP to move marine desk due to closing of Detroit-Windsor Ferry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Detroit, MI, announced they are moving their Marine Desk location due… Read more