CBP Issues Update on Liquidation Extension and Protest for GSP Eligible Shipments

On June 9, 2014, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Cargo System Messaging Service (CSMS) # 14-000326 clarifying the previously released

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Homeland Security Committee Passes CBP Authorization Act

On June 11, 2014, the Committee on Homeland Security issued a press release announcing the approval of H.R. 3846, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection

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CBP Accepting Applications for Trusted Trader Pilot

In a Federal Register notice to be published on June 16, 2014, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a general notice announcing the beginning

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U.S. and Central Asian Countries Hold Ninth TIFA Council Meeting

On June 11, 2014, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued a press release discussing the 9th United States-Central Asia Trade and

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Monitoring Devices in Foreign Containers Can be Treated as IIT Accessories per CBP

On June 4, 2014, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued ruling # H251366 stating that monitoring devices placed in reefer containers to track

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DHS Extends Deadline for Mandatory Screening of All Incoming Maritime Cargo

Earlier this month, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson extended the enforcement deadline for a federal provision, mandating 100

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Karachi's Jinnah International Airport Reopens after Attack

On Monday afternoon, June 9, 2014, the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, Pakistan, resumed operations following Sunday night’s terrorist attack

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U.S. and Korea Expand Collaboration on Patent Classification Activities

On June 5, 2014, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) announced their expanded cooperation in

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CBP Announces Closure of Only Fumigation Site in Oakland,San Francisco Area

On June 4, 2014, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued an information notice announcing the closure of the only fumigation facility in the

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Bureau of Industry and Security Amends Six EAR Rules

In a Federal Register notice to be published on June 5, 2014, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is issuing a final rule amending and clarifying

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Department of State Determines Cuba, Eritrea, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and Venezuela Are Not Cooperating with Antiterrorism Efforts

In a Federal Register notice to be published on June 4, 2014, the Department of State is certifying that, under Section 40 A of the Arms Export Control

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CBP Publishes FAQ Addendum on Updated Importer Security Filing Guidelines

On May 30, 2014, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Addendum on the Updated Importer Security Filing

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FDA to Hold Public Meeting on Nutrition Fact Label Proposed Changes

In a Federal Register notice published on May 29, 2014, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a public meeting to discuss its proposed

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FTC Amends Wool Product Labeling Rules

On May 28, 2014, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a press release announcing their approval of the final changes to the Wool Products Labeling

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CBP Issues Final Rule on AGOA Specifications

In a Federal Register notice published on May 27, 2014, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a final rule amending the provisions and statutory

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