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CustomsNow™ to exhibit at CSCMP’s Supply Chain Technology Summit next week

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CustomsNow™ will be joining our friends at CSCMP Southern California Roundtable at its 3rd Annual Supply Chain Technology Summit on March 14.  Please stop by the CustomsNow™ table at in the Exhibit Hall to learn more about how our technology solutions can automate critical parts of your supply chain.                           […]

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New guidance on post-importation claims for preferential tariff treatment

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On February 28, 2017, US Customs issued CSMS# 17-000110 – Post-Importation Claims for Preferential Tariff Treatment.  The message announces a change in policy as a result of a recent Court of International Trade decision. Specifically, the court determined that CBP must allow the claimant, Zojirushi America Corp., to claim a post-importation claim for preferential treatment […]

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ACE implementation winding down

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After several tumultuous years there is finally a light at the end of the ACE tunnel.  The next significant release falls into the “Post Release” bucket and covers drawback, liquidations, duty deferral, reconciliation, eBond, as well as a few more housekeeping measures.  This release, originally scheduled for January 14, 2017, was postponed in order to […]

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AAEI early bird registration is now open!

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Register now for the 96th Annual AAEI Conference & Expo which will be held in Austin, Texas at the JW Marriott Austin from June 20-22.  Early bird registration is now open and runs through April 15.  This year’s panel topics include: Trade Policy Status Update FTAs – Multi-Lateral vs Bilateral North America Update Comparing Disclosures […]

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Product classification news: Snuggie is a blanket, not a garment!

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From law.com: Since bursting onto the infomercial scene in 2008, one question has confounded the nation about the Snuggie: Is it a blanket or a garment? Nearly ten years later, we finally have our answer. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection had categorized the Snuggie as a garment. This made it subject to a 14.9 […]

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FDA entry reject? Could be a food facility registration issue…

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If your entry was subject to an FDA reject, perhaps the food facility involved was not properly registered. Per CSMS #17-000078: FDA invalidated food facility registrations that failed to renew during the 2016 biennial registration period. In addition, food facility registration were invalidated for failure of confirmation by a US Agent and/or foreign manufacturer (registered […]

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EPA HTS code flagging update and reminders

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From CSMS #17-000074: In an ongoing effort to keep the EPA HTS Code flagging adequate for filers, some changes to the EPA flags were made on 2/9/2017 in ACE by CBP (see CSMS #17-000072). Please keep in mind, the importer is responsible for knowing what to file, regardless of whether a tariff code has been […]

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Three new FDA import updates

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FDA has been and continues to be a very active PGA when it comes to ACE matters:   1.  Submission of FDA data in ACE As discussed in a previous blog post, CBP and FDA are working to implement changes related to FDA’s Final Rule on Submission of Food and Drug Administration Import Data in ACE […]

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