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FDA to Hold Public Workshop on Pilot Projects

In a Federal Register notice published on February 16, 2016, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced their holding of a public workshop to

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Update: Proposed Lithium Battery Changes

On February 8, 2016 the International Air Transport Association (IATA) released a notice proposing further changes to the requirements for the air

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BIS and Department of State Propose Changes to the Control Lists

On February 9, 2016 the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and the Department of State issued Federal Register notices announcing a proposed rule to

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U.S. Senate Passes H.R. 644

On February 11, 2016, the U.S. Senate passed Bill H.R. 644 “Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015”. H.R 644 reauthorizes U.S. Customs and

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CBP Releases Revised Transition Dates for AESDirect

On February 9, 2016 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #16-000104 announcing revised phase out dates

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CBP Announces NMFS Webinar

On February 9, 2016 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #16-000100 announcing an upcoming National

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CBP Announces Updated ACE Transition Timeline

On February 8, 2016 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #16-00093 announcing an updated timeline for

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Trans-Pacific Partnership: Entry into Force

On February 4, 2016 the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement was signed by all 12 members, which includes Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan,

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TPP Signed by Participating Countries

On February 4, 2016 representatives from all 12 Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) countries met in Auckland, New Zealand to sign the agreement. The text of

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CBP Announces Port of New Orleans, LA Closure

On February 3, 2016 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced Cargo System Messaging Service (CSMS) #16-000075 announcing that the Port of New

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FDA Announces New DUNS Look-Up Tool for ACE Filing

In preparation for the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) implementation, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been working with Dun &

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MAPA ISPM 15 Requirements for Brazil

The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Supply (MAPA) recently released a new rule to implement additional enforcement procedures for

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NY Times Reports ILA Walkout at NY-NJ Port Terminals

The New York Times reported on Friday, January 29, 2016 that a walkout took place by longshoremen in New York and New Jersey at 11 am Eastern Time.

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CBP Seeks Comments on Prior Disclosure

In a Federal Register notice published on January 26, 2016 U.S. Customs and Border Control (CBP) announced they are seeking public comments on Prior

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USTR and USDA Announce Changes to Beef Exports to Colombia

On January 27, 2016 the United States Trade Representative (USTR) along with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an agreement has

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