Department of Commerce Issues AD Duties for Steel Threaded Rod From India

In a Federal Register notice published on February 18, 2014, the Department of Commerce issued a preliminary affirmative determination concluding that

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FTC to Host Discussion on Proposed Changes to Care Labeling Rule for Clothing

On February 11, 2014, the Federal Trade Commission issued a press release announcing their hosting of a public roundtable to discuss the proposed changes

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FDA to Require Electronic Filing for Medical Device Reporting

In a Federal Register notice published on February 14, 2014, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final rule amending its postmarket medical

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Winter Weather Impacts

Since the end of last year, a significant portion of the country has been impacted by numerous weather events that have challenged the nation’s

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White House Launches "Made in Rural America" Export Initiative

On February 7, 2014, the White House issued a press release announcing the launch of a “Made in Rural America” export and investment initiative aimed to

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Japan Advance Manifest Requirements Reminder

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Japan Advance Manifest Requirements Reminder

As a reminder, Japan Customs announced that, effective March 1, 2014, both the ocean carrier and the NVOCC will be required to submit an advance manifest

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CBP Clarifies Updates to MPF Exemptions under GSN 3 (c)

On February 07, 2014, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) Broadcast # 14-000077 to clarify the

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Next COAC Meeting Scheduled for February 20, 2014

In a Federal Register notice published on February 4, 2014, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the upcoming meeting of the Commercial

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Census Announces Launch of AEI Pilot

In a Federal Register notice published on January 31, 2014, the U.S. Census Bureau announced the launch of the Advanced Export Information (AEI) Pilot

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Winter Storm Delays Rail Operations in Midwest

On February 4, 2014, BNSF Railway issued a news release alerting the trade community that a new winter storm system is moving across the Midwest, delaying

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2014 Export Control Forum

The U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has released details on the ninth annual Export Control Forum to be held in Newport Beach, California on

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CBP Modifies ACE Cargo Release Test to Include Rail and Ocean Modes

In a Federal Register notice published on February 3, 2014, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a general notice announcing the modification

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CBP Launches AD/CVD Instruction Site

On January 31, 2014, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) Broadcast # 14-000066 announcing the launch of

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Sri Lanka Amends Regulations for Freight Charges

Effective January 6, 2014, the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka adjusted its regulations on cargo handling charges applicable to all Shipping

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