Year: 2017

ACE: CBP updates PGA Filing Status document

US Customs has posted an updated version of the PGA Filing Status document. The updated version includes the status of import and export PGA pilots, the accepted electronic filing methods, and indicates those PGAs that are no longer accepting paper [...]

Importers: This could be the cause of your FDA rejects

From CSMS #17-000227: CBP and FDA are in the process of updating the ACE PGA flags for FDA requirements.  Specifically, the tariff numbers that had flags for ACS OGA of FD0 are getting ACE PGA requirements updates to have either [...]

Food importers: Are you ready for new FSVP requirements on May 30?

Starting May 30, 2017, FDA will begin implementing the FDA’s Food Supplier Verification Program (FSVP). Under new FDA regulations, US food importers for the first time must ensure that imported food for humans and animal is as safe as domestically produced food. It [...]

Catastrophe looms at ports after Brexit, shipping industry warns

From The Guardian: The UK is facing an “absolute catastrophe” if it does not sort out a “frictionless and seamless” border at Dover and other ports, the shipping industry has warned. The UK Chamber of Shipping, which represents more than [...]

Exporters: Don’t miss this BIS Export Compliance Training event!

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April Special: Join ICPA for only $50

  Whatta deal!  The International Compliance Professionals Association (ICPA) is offering a New Member April Special annual rate of $50 for Individual Members only.   Only applies to NEW Members (not an active member for at least 2 years) Does [...]

Retail industry undergoing sea change; direct filing with CustomsNow™ can help weather the storm

The US retail landscape is rapidly changing. Pundits cite numerous reasons — Amazon, oversupply of brick-and-mortar stores, changing consumer shopping habits, etc. — but this chart says it all.  Combined with closings in recent years, and more predicted, it’s clear [...]

Early bird registration open for 2017 G.TEC event in Long Beach

  Registration for the NCBFAA Educational Institute’s 2017 Global Trade Educational Conference (G.TEC) is now open! This year’s event will be held August 7-8 in beautiful Long Beach, CA.  G.TEC gathers professionals from all facets of the industry-regardless of membership [...]