CIT Finds Importer Liable and is Penalized for Misclassification The Court of International Trade (CIT) has determined that an importer - Horizon Products International - is liable for a negligence penalty in a case involving misclassified imports. The case involves various types of plywood that were entered or attempted to be entered under incorrect duty-free tariff … [Read more...]
From CBP: Information & Guidance for Goods Returning to the U.S.
From CBP: Information & Guidance for Goods Returning to the U.S. From the CBP (U.S. Customs & Border Protection) issued a CSMS #17-000046 on January 31, 2017: The intention is to provide information concerning the documents that may be requested when reviewing duty free claims under subheading 9801.00.10. Background On April 25, 2016, a change to the … [Read more...]
CBP Issues Detention Order on Potassium Products Produced in China with Forced Labor
CBP Issues Detention Order on Potassium Products Produced in China with Forced Labor From CBP.gov: U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP] Commissioner issued a withhold release order against imported potassium, potassium hydroxide, and potassium nitrate manufactured or mined by Tangshan Sunfar Silicon Company, a.k.a. Tangshan SunFar Silicon Industries Co. Ltd. in the … [Read more...]
February Newsletter: SOLAS & ACE & More
February Newsletter: SOLAS & ACE & More UPDATE: IMPORTANT CHANGES FOR 2016: ⇒UPDATE ON ACE! → A staggered approach... → →Includes new timeline ⇒SOLAS - New Container Weighing Regulations → No Delay – Container Weight Rule: 7/1/2016 → How to Meet the Container Weight Mandate Other News: FAA Lithium Batteries Risk Import Violations Export … [Read more...]
ACE One-Pager Available
ACE One-Pager Available ACE One-Pager is now available online for your convenience. This is a great "go-to" resource for an overview of the transition into ACE. When printed front and back, one side highlights ACE Accounts and Export Reports and the other side highlights helpful information on the new AESDirect in ACE. These are copies of the front then back: Be … [Read more...]