CBP Removes Certain Documentation Requirements for Goods Imported from U.S. Insular Possessions

In a Federal Register notice to be published on February 11, 2015, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is issuing a final rule eliminating certain

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Chinese Lunar New Year’s Holiday Reminder

In observance of the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year, most factories and offices in mainland China will be closed from February 18-24, 2015, and in Hong

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APHIS Extends Lacey Act Declaration Requirement to 20 Additional Tariffs

In a Federal Register notice to be published on February 6, 2015, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is expanding the Lacey Act import

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CBP Expands Partner Government Agency Message Set To Include Environmental Protection Agency Data

In a Federal Register notice published on February 4, 2015, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is extending the Automated Commercial Environment

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USITC Launches Investigation on Economic Effects of U.S. Embargo Against Cuba

On January 30, 2015, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) issued a press release announcing their launch of an investigation on the economic

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Department of Treasury Publishes Three Ukraine-Related General Licenses

On January 30, 2015, the U.S. Department of the Treasury published three general licenses authorizing certain transactions with the Crimea region of

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BIS Implements Further Sanctions Against Crimea

In a Federal Register notice issued on January 29, 2015, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

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CBP Issues Guidelines on Mexican Sugar Export License Submissions

On January 26, 2015, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #15-000065 regarding the submission and

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China Opens Market to All U.S. Grown Apples

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CBP Closes Port of Boston and New York Due to Snow

On January 26, 2015, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Cargo System Messaging Service (CSMS) # 15-000056 and 15-000057 alerting the trade

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USTR Seeking Comments on Iceland's Participation in the Environmental Goods Agreement

In a Federal Register notice to be published on January 27, 2015, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is requesting public comments on

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FSIS To Sample Raw Chicken Imports for Salmonella

In a Federal Register notice to be published on January 26, 2015, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is announcing and requesting comments on

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BIS Removes License Requirement for Certain ECCNs When Exported to India

In a Federal Register notice scheduled to be published on January 23, 2015, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is issuing a final rule amending the

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Next Customs Broker Exam is Monday, April 13, 2015

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has posted a notice to its website announcing the April 2015 Customs Broker License Examination. Customs stated

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Next COAC Meeting Scheduled for February 11, 2015

In a Federal Register notice to be published on February 22, 2015, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is announcing the upcoming meeting of the

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