UPDATE on ACE: Delay - CBP has implemented a staggered approach to the mandatory filing From CBP - CSMS #16-000093: CBP has implemented a staggered approach to the mandatory filing of electronic entries and corresponding entry summaries in ACE, and the decommissioning of electronic entry/entry summary filing capabilities in the Automated Commercial System … [Read more...]
FAA Advises Assessment of Lithium Batteries Risk
FAA Advises Assessment of Lithium Batteries Risk The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) yesterday issued a safety alert to US and foreign commercial passenger and cargo airlines, urging them to conduct a safety risk assessment to manage the risks associated with transporting lithium batteries as cargo. The FAA says it also is issuing guidance to its own inspectors to … [Read more...]
Export Classification Codes Part 3: Parts
Export Classification Codes Part 3: Parts This is the final blog post from Global Reach that discusses the proper way to classify mixtures, kits or parts for exports. This blog post discusses how to classify parts according to the Additional U.S. Rule. According to Additional U.S. Rule 1B, goods that are specifically provided for in Schedule B must be classified as … [Read more...]
2016! January Newsletter
2016! January Newsletter IMPORTANT CHANGES FOR 2016: ⇒Mandatory ACE Transition: Are You Ready? →Feb 28, 2016 ⇒NEW CONTAINER WEIGHING REGULATIONS - SOLAS → 1 July 2016 ***stay tuned to our news page for updates about ACE and SOLAS. INFO - Good to know: Incoterms Denied Parties check To see the entire Newsletter … [Read more...]
Export Classification Codes Part 2: Kits
Export Classification Codes Part 2: Kits This is the second of three blog posts (from Global Reach) that discusses the proper way to classify mixtures, kits or parts for exports. This blog post discusses how to classify kits using the international guidance provided in the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI). When we have a product that can be classified in two or … [Read more...]