Yesterday (Mar 31 2016) began the mandatory ACE filing for non-PGA consumption entries, Lacey Act entries, and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration entries. The transition has been smooth, but both …

The following is available on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency website. Export of Meat to the Philippines The Philippines is allowing a 3 month implementation phase to cover in-transit shipments …

The following are available in their entirety on the Canada Border Services Agency website Large diameter carbon and alloy steel line pipe (large line pipe) originating in or exported from …

A reminder that CBP will begin requiring mandatory use of ACE (Automated Commercial Environment) for Lacey Act and NHTSA cargo release and MOST entry summary filings effective March 31, 2016. …

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA’s) directive D-10-01: General Phytosanitary Import Requirements for Fresh Pepper and Tomato Fruit from the World has been updated, following a …

The following has been updated on the Canada Border Services Agency website. D19-4-1, Export and Import of Cultural Property D9-1-11, Importation of Used or Second-hand Motor Vehicles

Please be advised that a new Official Meat Inspection Certificate (OMIC) has been finalized  for  Finland for meat derived from farmed Cervids.  (RDIMS  7911850) This certificate is approved for use …

The following is available on the Canada Border Services Agency website. Copper Pipe Fittings -Initiation of Expiry Review Investigation  

The following Departmental Memorandum has been updated on the Canada Border Services Agency website D19-8-5, Import Prohibitions and Requirements for Commercial Importers of Aquatic Species and for Travellers Under the …

Please be advised that export requirements under sections 11.7.3.2.2 & 11.7.3.4.2.6 – Mexico of the Chapter 11 of the Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedures (MHMP), have been updated with the …

The US Food and Drug Administration has proposed a ban on all surgical and examination gloves that contain absorbable powder. The idea is that the risks of allergens and surgical …

Wood products regulated by the Lacey Act must have their data submitted through the ACE system beginning March 31st, 2016. If your company currently completes a PPQ 505 form, otherwise …

Commodities that are regulated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will be required to have additional data elements electronically transmitted through CBP’s ACE system beginning March 31st, 2016. …

The final six US Customs Centers for excellence and Expertise (CEE) opened on March 23rd, 2016. These centers will be handling post-release activities based on the industry. The final six …

The following has been updated on the Canada Border Services Agency website. Memorandum D19-13-5, Transportation of Dangerous Goods The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has specific responsibilities in assisting Transport …