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Canada - Jordan Free Trade Agreement (CJFTA)

On September 20, 2012, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) published Customs Notice 12-026 with implementation information for the Canada-Jordan Free

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Lithium Battery Changes for Air Cargo - Effective January 1, 2013

The International Air Transport Association (“IATA”) has published significant changes and amendments to the 54th edition of the Dangerous Goods

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Hong Kong & China National Holidays

In observance of the upcoming National Holiday, Hong Kong businesses will be closed from October 1st - 2nd, 2012.

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ILA & USMX Extend ILA Contract for 90 days

On September 20, 2012, the Journal of Commerce (JOC) issued an article announcing that the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United

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FTC Proposes to Amend Care Labeling of Textile Apparel Regulations

On September 19, 2012, The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking with the Federal Register to amend trade regulations in 16

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USTR Requests Comments for AGOA Eligibility for 2013

On September 18, 2012, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) filed a notice and request for comments on the Federal Register in regards to

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USTR Requests Consultation with China on Subsidies to Auto Manufacturers

On September 17, 2012, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued a press release announcing that the U.S. has requested consultation with

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Expeditors Releases New Mobile App

On September 14, 2012, Expeditors released the new Expeditors Shipment Tracking App, which facilitates tracking of shipments by tracking number, reference

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Ocean, Rail & Truck In-Bond Transition to ACE

As part of their Trade Modernization initiative, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be transitioning all In-bond transactions from the current

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Airfreight Fuel Surcharges

As reported by IATA's Jet Fuel Price Monitor, the price of jet fuel increased further at the end of August. Certain airfreight fuel surcharge costs have

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CBP Releases an Updated Overview of Simplified Entry Pilot

On September 5, 2012, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published a Simplified Entry Overview document, which provides specific information on how

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BIS Requests Comments on Effects of Foreign Policy-Based Export Controls

In a Federal Register notice published on September 7, 2012, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a request for comments on the effects of

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USTR Announces Trade & Investment Agreement With Asia-Pacific Region

On September 7, 2012, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued a press release announcing a trade and investment agreement with the

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CBP Opens Auto & Aerospace CEE in Detroit

On September 6, 2012, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a press release announcing that the Automotive and Aerospace Center of Excellence

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ITA Releases Export Guide for Textiles and Apparel

On September 4, 2012, the International Trade Administration (ITA) Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) published an Export Guide for Textile and

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