Trade News

U.S. regulatory updates

Older news

Oct 11, 2017

Hazardous Waste Filings Required for Exports December 31, 2017

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that shipments of hazardous wastes exported as of December 31, 2017, will… Read more 

Oct 6, 2017

CBP Issues Final Rule on Changes to Goods Shipped ‘In-Bond’

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a final rule revising the regulations for goods shipped ‘In-Bond’, effective… Read more 

Oct 4, 2017

Detroit-Windsor Tunnel to close for construction beginning Friday, October 20th

Travel through the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel will be interrupted due to closures as the final phase of a $21.6… Read more 

Oct 4, 2017

CBP sets November 1st as Increased Enforcement Date for Wood Packaging Material (WPM) Requirement Violations

U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has issued CSMS 17-000612 advising, effective November 1st, they will penalize any… Read more 

Oct 3, 2017

FCC Extends Suspension of Form 740 through December 30th for Filings on Imported Radio-Frequency Devices

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has posted to their website an order informing the trade community they have… Read more 

Oct 2, 2017

CBP Issues Guidance on Processing Charitable Donations for Hurricane Maria

U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has issued CSMS 17-000611 providing guidance for parties interested in importing goods… Read more 

Sep 27, 2017

Unified Cargo Processing Soon Available at Otay Mesa Cargo Facility

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the Unified Cargo Processing (UCP) Pilot Program will soon be available… Read more 

Sep 27, 2017

CBP Issues Hurricane Maria Diversion Guidance for Ocean Carriers

Similar to guidance issued following Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has issued CSMS… Read more 

Sep 26, 2017

Additional Sanctions with Respect to North Korea

President Trump issued Executive Order 13722 (E.O. 13722), effective September 21, 2017, imposing additional sanctions with respect to… Read more 

Sep 25, 2017

CBP Issues Guidance on Processing Charitable Contributions for Hurricane Irma

U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has issued CSMS 17-000601 providing guidance for parties interested in importing goods… Read more