Port of Savannah to Accept Cold-Treated Fruit from Brazil, Chile, Peru

On June 24, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued a press release announcing that the

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CBP Issues Guidance For Potential West Coast Trade Disruptions

On June 24, 2014, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Cargo System Messaging Service (CSMS) #14-000365 providing the trade community with

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EU to Hold Sixth Round of Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Negotiations

On June 18, 2014, the European Commission issued a press release announcing their hosting of the sixth round of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment

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Puerto Rico Issues Changes to Tax Collection Process

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CBP to Hold Trade Fair in Seattle

On June 19, 2014, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Cargo System Messaging Service (CSMS) # 14-000353 announcing their hosting of a trade

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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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