U.S.-Panama FTA to Possibly Become Effective in November

On October 4, 2012, the Journal of Commerce (JOC) issued a article announcing that the U.S.-Panama Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will likely come into force

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Brazil Increases Import Duties on Certain Products

On October 1, 2012, Brazil's Ministry of Development issued a press release announcing a temporary increase of import duties on a list of 100 products,

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CBP Announces Expansion of Importer Self-Assessment Program

In a Federal Register notice published on October 5, 2012, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the expansion of the Importer

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CBP Posts FAQs on In-Bond Transition to ACE

On October 3, 2012, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued CSMS #12-000400 in regards to the in-bond transition from ACS to ACE, which includes a

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ITA & EPA Announces Environmental Solution Portal

On October 1, 2012, the International Trade Administration (ITA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a press release introducing a new

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CBP Announces Successful Transition of Sea & Rail Manifests to ACE

On Monday, October 1, 2012, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a press release announcing the successful transition of all sea and rail

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CBP Announces New CEE in Houston

On September 24, 2012, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a press release announcing a new Center of Excellence and Expertise (CEE) for

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CBP Issues Interim Ruling for U.S.-Colombia Trade Agreement

In a Federal Register notice published on September 26, 2012, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued interim regulations to implement the

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CBP Amends Rules of Origin Regulations Under NAFTA-Textile & Apparel Products

In a Federal Register published on September 25, 2012, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a final ruling and technical corrections in regards

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FDA Posts New FAQs on Registration of Domestic & Foreign Food Facilities

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted on their website a new list of Frequently Asked Questions on Registration and Registration Renewal for

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Canada - Jordan Free Trade Agreement (CJFTA)

On September 20, 2012, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) published Customs Notice 12-026 with implementation information for the Canada-Jordan Free

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Lithium Battery Changes for Air Cargo - Effective January 1, 2013

The International Air Transport Association (“IATA”) has published significant changes and amendments to the 54th edition of the Dangerous Goods

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Hong Kong & China National Holidays

In observance of the upcoming National Holiday, Hong Kong businesses will be closed from October 1st - 2nd, 2012.

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ILA & USMX Extend ILA Contract for 90 days

On September 20, 2012, the Journal of Commerce (JOC) issued an article announcing that the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United

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FTC Proposes to Amend Care Labeling of Textile Apparel Regulations

On September 19, 2012, The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking with the Federal Register to amend trade regulations in 16

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