Dear Users of OffPeak Gates, Terminals at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have announced schedules for the Memorial Day holiday weekend from Friday, May 26 to Monday, May 29, 2023. The schedule is posted below, and a PDF of the schedule can be downloaded by clicking here. The PierPASS/PortCheck Service Center will […]
Author Archives: Staff Writer
News Post, US Customs & Border Protection
Initiation of AD and CVD Investigations on Brass Rod from Multiple Countries
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May
May
Cargo System Messaging Service Announcement of Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations: Brass Rod from Brazil, India, Israel, Mexico, the Republic of Korea, and South Africa On May 17, 2023, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) initiated its less-than-fair-value and countervailing duty investigations on “Brass Rod from Brazil, India, Israel, Mexico, the Republic of Korea, […]
April 17, 2023 News Release 22-035 Inv. No(s). 332-589 Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819 USITC RELEASES REPORT CONCERNING THE AGOA PROGRAM AND ITS IMPACT ON SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND WORKERS The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today released its report African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA): Program Usage, Trends, and Sectoral Highlights (Inv. No. 332-589). […]
Client Advisory, Fees, Shipping, Trade Tariffs, US Customs & Border Protection
Revised Guidance: Processing Approved Section 232 Product Exclusions
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Apr
Apr
CSMS # 55844950 – Revised Guidance: Processing Approved Section 232 Product Exclusions The purpose of this message is to provide updated guidance on processing approved Section 232 product exclusions. BACKGROUND: On March 19, 2018, the Department of Commerce (DOC) published in the Federal Register (FR) the process for parties to submit requests for product exclusions […]
Client Advisory, News Post, Security
CBP Provides Guidance on Cybersecurity Best Practices to Increase Supply Chain Resiliency
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Apr
Apr
On April 10th 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released a new guidance document containing best practices for customs brokers on how to prepare for and respond to a cyber-attack. The new resource makes recommendations on how to prevent, respond to, and recover from potential cyber-attacks on customs broker data systems, from proactively putting […]
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Apr
Apr
Informational Pipeline No. 23-012-NWK – Current Port of New York/Newark CES Locations
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Apr
Apr
On March 27, 2023, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) announced the suspension of all commercial trade in CITES species to/from Mexico, effective immediately. The U.S. Endangered Species Act prohibits trade in specimens contrary to CITES, including the import, export, and re-export of any CITES species subject […]
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Feb
Feb
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for New Seasons Pizza Sauce Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens 02/23/2023 FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for New Seasons Pizza Sauce Due to Misbranding and Undeclared AllergensThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that fully cooked, […]
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Feb
Feb
Attention CTPAT Partners, Unfortunately, due to situations beyond our control, primarily because of the COVID-19 Pandemic limiting our travel capabilities, it wasn’t until December 2022 that I was able to visit New Delhi, India and meet with our India AEO officials to discuss our MRA implementation plan on a more in-depth level. I am happy […]
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Feb
Feb
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Raw, Ready-To-Cook Stuffed Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens 02/14/2023 FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Raw, Ready-To-Cook Stuffed Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared AllergensThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that […]