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Three new FDA import updates

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 [...]

Get a rare glimpse into Toyota’s lean warehouse operations!

  From our friends at CSCMP Southern California Roundtable:                               What to Expect: Observe Toyota’s methods for storing parts and dispatching work for 50% higher productivity than [...]

ATF imports? Big change for submission of PGA information

  From CSMS #17-000056: Effective immediately, importers filing ATF information electronically through ACE are required to use the PGA Message Set. DIS images of ATF Forms, including Form 6 and 6A, will no longer be accepted. When the PGA message [...]

Duty free claims: Updated requirements for HTS Subheading 9801.00.10 – US and Foreign Goods Returned

The recent expansion of subheading 9801.00.10 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule affects time limits for filing duty free claims for returned goods, and the documents that may be requested when reviewing such claims. As discussed in US Customs’ CSMS #17-000046, [...]

How will CBP’s drawback program change in the coming months?

The Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 included a sweeping “game-changer” for the CBP drawback program, providing numerous, significant enhancements to the drawback laws under 19 U.S.C. § 1313, long-sought over the past decade by both CBP and [...]

LA trade professionals: Attend WITOC’s State of the Trade 2017 event

  Join Women In Trade — Orange County for its annual – The State of Trade – Symposium and Luncheon. Hear leading industry members and top local government officials provide a recap of 2016 and a look ahead of what [...]

ACE: Free FDA webinar 1/31 to review Supplemental Guide 2.5

  FDA and CBP will be hosting a webinar on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern Time to review updates to FDA’s Supplemental Guidance for ACE Version 2.5 and the related PGA Samples.  FDA will [...]

CBP advises to disable auto-complete functionality for ACE Portal passwords

From US Customs’ January 2017 ACE Monthly Trade Update:   [...]Read More... from CBP advises to disable auto-complete functionality for ACE Portal passwords