House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rangel has asked the International Trade Commission to collect data on Chinese textile and apparel imports, and report this data back to the Committee on a regular basis.
Rangel has asked for this “textile monitoring program” due to concerns that a surge in textile and apparel imports
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has tightened restrictions on “handicraft” items containing natural wood materials imported from China. The term “handicraft” is described as a work, device, or decorative article made using natural wood. Examples include (but are not …
The Lacey Act of 2008 (Farm Bill) has created serious challenges and questions related to what products are covered, how new required information could be ascertained, the effect of strict liability throughout the supply chain, and the effect of requiring paper declarations in an environment
When merchandise is entered into the United States, importers are required to post security with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), normally in the form of a Customs Surety Bond. The security guarantees that the importer will comply with all CBP regulations and pay applicable duties and taxes. All federal
This is a reminder that TPL can be returned to the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in Ottawa (DFAIT) until the last business day of September (Sept. 30/08). Omnitrans can assist with this TPL return up until 4 p.m. on Friday, September 26, 2008.
Congress has delayed enforcing legislation to tighten the requirements for the importation of wood, plants and products made from wood and plants. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Department of Justice are contemplating to begin full enforcement of the requirements April 1, 2009.
Under provisions in the 2008
As we advised July 24, 2008, the quotas imposed on certain China-origin textile and apparel goods, pursuant to the U.S.-China Textile Agreement, are scheduled to end on December 31, 2008. Any over-shipments that are exported in 2008 will be subject to staged entry in 2009.
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Under the recently enacted Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, also known as the Farm Bill, a new requirement was set forth requiring that the use of First Sale be reported. For one year beginning August 20, 2008, the U.S. International Trade Commission will collect data and report the aggregate transaction value
Pest-infested wood packaging materials continues to be a problem at U.S. ports of entry, causing damage to the agricultural system. Therefore, Customs & Border Protection (CBP) is reminding importers to avoid potential losses by ensuring that all wooden material used to transport shipments is free from pests.
Importers
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has extended the comment period for proposed rule of origin changes until October 23, 2008.
The proposed changes amend regulations to uniformly apply the tariff shift and other rules in 19 CFR Part 102 to all country of origin or “product