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USMCA Replaces NAFTA

After thirteen months of negotiations, the U.S., Mexico, and Canada have created a new trade agreement called the “United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement” (USMCA) on October 1, 2018.

What is the USMCA?

The USMCA is the new trade agreement that builds on and modifies the trade policies created in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which was signed in 1994. The purpose of the USMCA is to align the trade agreement with the current trade environment. Various industries may experience changes due to the USMCA, which could eventually affect individual consumers. […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2022-07-07T13:11:23-04:00November 8, 2018|Export, Import, International Law, International Trade, International Travel, U.S Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Department of State (DOS)|1 Comment

Bioengineered Food Labeling

In our July 27, 2018 blog , we explained what bioengineered (BE) food is and informed you about the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) new proposed rule for BE foods. The new rule is a result of the 2016 amendment to the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, which would require food manufacturers and other entities that label foods for retail sale to disclose information about BE food and BE food ingredient content. The amended Act directs the Secretary to establish the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard (NBFDS) for disclosing any BE food and any food that may be bioengineered. This proposed rule is intended to provide a mandatory uniform national standard for disclosure of information to consumers about the BE status of foods. The standardized disclosure of information will facilitate food purchasing for consumers by eliminating the current uncertainty when purchasing food; effectively improving overall consumer confidence, without harming food manufacturing; and providing farms and production companies a logical, consistent standard for future labeling and packaging. […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2022-07-12T14:56:50-04:00October 30, 2018|Best Practices, Customs Broker, Customs Expert, Enforcement, Expert, FDA Issues, Food, Import, Import Alert, International Law, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)|1 Comment

A Snapshot of Section 301 Effective dates and Deadline for Exclusion Request

Last updated on December 2, 2018.

The trade war has kept members in the trade industry on their toes – here is a recap.

Effective Dates:

For importers being hit by additional duties it is crucial to know when the additional duties are effective and must be paid. USTR has now issued three lists under 301 Section Trade Remedies. We urge importers to clearly understand which list their products are subject to and develop a business plan on how to prepare for additional import costs. […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2022-07-07T13:09:04-04:00September 25, 2018|Best Practices, China Trade War, Customs Broker, Customs Expert, Events, Expert, Import, International Business, International Law, International Trade, International Travel, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|0 Comments

YEAR IN TRADE 2017 – Highlights of U.S. Trade Relations with China and Canada in 2017

As we continue to work hard to keep you up to date on the current Trade War between the U.S. and China, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USTIC) released The Year in Trade 2017 on August 21, 2018. The report is the USTIC’s 69th annual report submitted to the U.S. Congress under section 163(c) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. § 2213(c)). The report is one of the government’s most comprehensive reports about developments regarding the administration of U.S. trade policies, trade laws, and trade agreements. […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2019-08-26T19:52:01-04:00August 28, 2018|Best Practices, China Trade War, Customs Broker, Export, Import, International Law, International Trade, Supply Chain, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|0 Comments

Air Cargo Advanced Screening

Following September 11, 2001 commercial airlines’ vulnerability and appeal to terrorists became apparent. In 2002 the Department of Homeland Security was established solely to protect Americans from threats like these.

United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) cooperate to facilitate safe travel and transportation into the United States. Under the current regulatory framework, TSA has responsibility for ensuring the security of the nation’s transportation of cargo by air into the United States while CBP has responsibility for securing the nation’s borders by preventing high-risk cargo fro m entering the US. […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2019-01-02T09:05:05-05:00August 28, 2018|International Trade, International Travel, TSA, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|1 Comment

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