The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has written to major U.S. retailers asking them to ensure that textile products derived from bamboo are labeled correctly (as rayon). The letter also reminds companies that penalties will be applied when merchandise is mis-labeled, and that the actions also pertain to other so-called eco-friendly
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has updated its frequently asked questions document pertaining to the Importer Security Filing / 10+2 interim final rule that requires Security Filing information from importers and additional information from carriers for vessel (maritime) cargo prior to shipping.
Highlights:
• Every ISF
The Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is proposing to adjust the registration and fee assessment program for persons who transport or offer for transportation certain categories and quantities of hazardous materials. Under this proposed rule, for registration years beginning in 2010-2011 the annual fee to be paid by those registrants
CBP has provided the following information for carriers on HAZMAT materials.
• Carriers must notify the Commercial Operations Duty Supervisor at least 8 hours prior to the projected arrival of the conveyance at the port.
• Copies of US State Department Licenses and shipping documents must be faxed to the Radiation Determination Office (VACIS)
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will be conducting town hall meetings to discuss the requirement for 100% of air cargo on passenger aircraft.
Unscreened cargo will not be permitted on passenger aircraft after August 2010.
TSA has developed a Certified Cargo Screening Program to avoid delays of time-sensitive cargo and will be providing information
CBP has posted an updated version of its TRQ/TPL “threshold to fill” list, which is a quick reference to monitor TRQs and TPLs that are approaching the restraint limit or have filled the in-quota (low) rate. The list is divided into two sections – those that are at least 85% filled and those that
The International Trade Commission (ITC) has instituted a section 337 patent-based investigation of certain electronic devices, including mobile phones, portable music players, flash memory devices and computers because of a complaint.
The case will be referred to an ITC administrative law judge, who will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation
The World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled in favour of Thailand in a case involving the use of “zeroing” when determining the rate of anti-dumping duty. The WTO dispute panel advised the U.S. that it should reform its assessment of anti-dumping duties on Thai exports to America of polyethylene retail carrier bags.
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