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Missed DTL’s seminar on AD/CVD with CBP? Here’s a re-cap.

Yesterday we at DTL had the pleasure of hosting Part 1 of 2 of our Seminar Series for Compliance Professionals. In celebration of #WorldTradeMonth the first seminar concentrated on Antidumping Duties and Countervailing Duties (AD/CVD) with expert speakers from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). While we had a packed room, we have received requests from industry members who were not able to attend asking for a re-cap. You asked so we delivered!

Here is our re-cap:

The morning kicked off with a networking breakfast where experienced and novice custom brokers, legal counsel, trade consultants, and others were able to engage in meaningful dialogue about overlapping issues they experience in their respective workplaces in dealing with the topic of AD/CVD.

The seminar promptly began at 9:00 am with introductory remarks by our own President, Jennifer Diaz. We had all attendees introduce themselves and include why this seminar was important to attend. We were glad to hear from majority of attendees that their reason for participating was to further their trade education, and CBP wanted to ensure they performed “informed compliance” with the trade community. One attendee commented with “I’m here to continue to learn as that’s what we [customer brokers] are required to do.”

Next, representatives of Miami Free Zone explained their role in international business solutions as they provides users and visitors […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2017-05-11T14:31:14-04:00May 11, 2017|AD/CVD, CBP 28, CBP 29, CEE, Customs Broker, Customs Expert, Enforcement, HTSUS, Import, International Law, International Trade, Pre-compliance, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|0 Comments

FDA Launches New Webpage to Promote Use of Symbols in Labeling of Medical Device

Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched a new webpage to assist the public understand the Use of Symbols in Labeling Final Rule. The final rule was issued by the FDA in June 2016 and became effective three months later.

FDA intends the final rule to be an attempt to “harmonize the U.S. device labeling requirements for symbols with international regulatory requirements. As the medical device industry has requested the ability to use stand-alone symbols on domestic device labeling, consistent with their current use on devices manufactured for European and other foreign markets.” This is exciting news for our clients who are Medical Device Manufacturers or Importers – as of September 2016 all medical device labeling may use stand-alone symbols!

What does the Use of Symbols in Labeling Final Rule provide for?

Permits the use of symbols in all medical device labeling without adjacent explanatory text. This means “stand-alone symbols” may be used, but only if certain requirements are met.
Stipulates the use of symbols, accompanied by adjacent explanatory text is still permitted. This means companies are not required to relabel their products, even if they meet the requirements for the use of “stand-alone symbols”.
Revises prescription device labeling regulations, now permitting to use the symbol statement “Rx only” or “℞ only” in the labeling for prescription devices.
The final rule does […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2017-04-28T18:25:00-04:00April 28, 2017|Import, International Business, International Law, International Trade, Labeling, Medical Devices, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)|0 Comments

Crash Course in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

What is the HTSUS?

The HTSUS is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.

This post will give a rundown of what the HTSUS is and why it is so important:

The HTSUS was established in 1989 through an act of Congress. This new tariff classification replaced the old Tariff Schedule of the United States.
The “HTS comprises a hierarchical structure for describing all goods in trade for duty, quota, and statistical purposes.”
The hierarchical structure is based on the international Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS). This system was created by the World Customs Organization, which is based out of Brussels, Belgium.
The HTSUS contains 10 numbers, grouped by chapter, heading and subheadings.
The first 6 digits of the HTS are universal throughout the world.
The HTSUS is the primary source for determining the proper tariff classification for goods that are imported into the United States.
The HTSUS assists importers in deciphering what duties are owed for imported goods.
It is an importers obligation to utilize “reasonable care” in ascertaining the correct HTSUS.
Experts use the HTS, in conjunction with explanatory notes, general notes, general rules of interpretation and Customs Binding Rulings to determine the correct HTS.
Penalties for non-compliance with the HTSUS (i.e., randomly picking the HTSUS with the lowest duty rate) can be severe! 19 U.S.C. 1592 is the statute CBP references when issuing penalties for negligence, gross negligence or fraud – depending on the degree of culpability CBP believes you had at the time of your non-compliance.

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By Jennifer Diaz|2022-07-07T12:12:51-04:00April 26, 2017|Export, HTSUS, Import, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|3 Comments

FREE World Trade Month Seminar on FDA/FSMA COMPLIANCE for Importers

In celebration of World Trade Month, Diaz Trade Law is hosting a World Trade Month Seminar Series for Compliance Professionals featuring U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) speakers.

Food Importers, here is your chance to learn practical tools for trade! We are providing the trade community a valuable opportunity to speak direct with FDA, Brokers, and legal experts to address any concerns relating to food importations and discuss the upcoming Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) requirement under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

The TOP reasons you should attend?

For a limited time, registration is FREE!
You have the ability to hear DIRECTLY from FDA.
We want the seminars to be informative and all of your questions answered. In that vain, we are currently taking ANY questions you have related to food importation/FSMA for the FDA. Please email your questions today to info@diaztradelaw.com!

You have a limited time to RSVP to this event for FREE!!! Yes, for FREE. We find this information to be invaluable so Diaz Trade Law is sponsoring this event, to bring it to you for FREE. RSVP today! Our full event agenda including the who, what, when, and where is below. Don’t miss it!

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By Jennifer Diaz|2021-03-26T14:07:18-04:00April 24, 2017|Best Practices, Customs Broker, FDA Issues, Food, FSMA, Import, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)|0 Comments

FREE World Trade Month Seminar on AD/CVD & CBP ENFORCEMENTgyt6

Importers, here is your chance to learn all about the hot topic of AD/CVD. In celebration of World Trade Month, Diaz Trade Law is providing the trade community a valuable opportunity to speak direct with Supervisory Import Specialists with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and a legal expert to address your questions and concerns relating to CBP’s role in administering and enforcing imports subject to AD/CVD.

In Fiscal Year 2016, CBP Processed $14 billion of imported goods subject to AD/CVD, and collected $1.5 billion in cash deposits. By the end of the fiscal year, $2.8 billion in AD/CVD duties were still owed to the U.S. (dating back to 2001). From fiscal year 2015 to 2016, AD/CVD cash deposits increased over 25
percent. Learn directly from CBP on AD/CVD Compliance and Enforcement! With President Trumps new Executive Order mandating a plan by June 29 “to require importers deemed a risk to U.S. revenue to provide security for AD and CVD liability through bonds and other legal measures”- many questions arise! Now’s your time to ask them!!

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By Jennifer Diaz|2021-04-09T12:26:30-04:00April 21, 2017|AD/CVD, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|0 Comments

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