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Customs and Trade Weekly Snapshot

Here is a recap of the latest customs and international trade law news:   

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)   

  • The Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) held its June public meeting. Updates were given by The Next Generation Facilitation Subcommittee, The Intelligent Enforcement Subcommittee, The Secure Trade Lanes Subcommittee, and the Rapid Response Subcommittee. 
  • CBP announced several key transitions among the senior leadership team. 
  • The ACE Currency Exchange Rates enhancement was deployed to the ACE Production environment (PROD) on June 10, and the agency subsequently retired the ACS Currency Exchange Rates.

United States Trade Representative (USTR)   

  • USTR to Hold Stakeholder IPEF Listening Session for Fourth Negotiating Round
  • United States to Participate in Fourth Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) Negotiating Round in South Korea
  • United States Seeks Mexico’s Review of Alleged Denial of Workers’ Rights at Mexican Garment Facility

Department of Commerce  

  • U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and UK Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology the Rt Hon Chloe Smith MP issued a joint statement on the announcement that both countries have […]
By |2023-06-16T11:49:01-04:00June 16, 2023|Snapshot|0 Comments
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Customs and Trade Weekly Snapshot

Here is a recap of the latest customs and international trade law news:   

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)   

  • DHS to Ban Imports from Two Additional PRC-Based Companies as Part of Its Enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) – The interagency Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF), led by DHS, added two People’s Republic of China (PRC)-based companies to the UFLPA Entity List. Effective June 12, 2023, goods produced by Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co., Ltd. and Ninestar Corporation and eight of its Zhuhai-based subsidiaries will be restricted from entering the United States as a result of the companies’ participation in business practices that target members of persecuted groups, including Uyghur minorities in the PRC. 
  • The National Commodity Specialist Division, Office of Trade, announced the next round of approximately 35 commodity-specific, educational webinars. See the list of webinars and register here.
  • CBP issues guidance on the 16-day transition period for all 81 medical-care product COVID exclusions, extending them through May 31, 2023, and the further extension of 77 of the COVID exclusions through September 30, 2023
  • REMINDER: ACE Currency Exchange Rates Deployment to Production on June 10, 2023
  • CBP provides guidance […]
By |2023-06-10T10:29:03-04:00June 10, 2023|Snapshot|0 Comments
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Customs and Trade Weekly Snapshot

Here is a recap of the latest customs and international trade law news:

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

  • EAPA Action: CBP issued the notice of initiation of investigation and implemented interim Measures for EAPA case 7794 filed by CP Kelco U.S., Inc., against U.S. importer, Colony Gums Inc. (Colony Gums) for evasion of the applicable antidumping (AD) order A-570-985 on xanthan gum from China.
  • EAPA Action: CBP issued its determination as to evasion by Pitts Enterprises, Inc. (Pitts) in Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation 7711. Pitts was suspected of evading antidumping duty (AD) order A-570-135 and countervailing duty (CVD) order C-570-136 on certain chassis and subassemblies from the People’s Republic of China (China).
  • CBP issues Notice of intent to distribute offset for Fiscal Year 2023 – Pursuant to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000, CBP issued a notice of intent to distribute assessed antidumping or countervailing duties (known as the continued dumping and subsidy offset) for Fiscal Year 2023 in connection with countervailing duty orders, antidumping duty orders, or findings under the Antidumping Act of 1921.
  • Nearly 4,000 fraudulent refrigerator water filters seized by CBP at LA/LB Seaport.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

  • FDA Conducts Retailer Inspection Blitz, Cracks Down on Illegal Sales of Popular Disposable E-cigarettes
  • The fiscal year (FY) 2023 Over-the-Counter (OTC) monograph drug facility fees were due June 1, 2023 for qualifying owners of an OTC monograph drug facility, as described in sections 744M and 744L […]
By |2023-06-02T15:00:59-04:00June 2, 2023|Snapshot|0 Comments
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RECAP: World Trade Center Miami World Trade Month Webinars

Last week concluded World Trade Center Miami’s International Trade Weeks Webinars. The two weeks of webinars coincided with World Trade Month and included online presentations from U.S. federal agencies on current federal regulations and updates, classification, and essential import and export information.

The series included sessions from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Headquarters Offices, CTPAT, Fines, Penalties & Forfeitures, and Centers of Excellence and Expertise (Centers). Webinar topics encompassed CTPAT, Forced Labor Enforcement Overview, E-Commerce, Broker Regulatory Updates, IPR & Trademark Policy, U.S. Plant Pest Pressures, Importing Alcoholic Beverages into the United States and many more.

Partner government agencies included:

  • Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 
  • United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 
  • Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) 
  • Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) 
  • Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)
  • Department of Transportation (DOT)

Participating Centers of Excellence and Expertise included:

  • Agriculture & Prepared Products: Managed by the Miami Field Office, specializes in agriculture, aquaculture, animal products, vegetable products, prepared foods, beverages, alcohol, tobacco or similar industries.
  • Apparel, Footwear & Textiles: Managed by the San Francisco Field Office, specializes in wearing apparel, footwear, textile mill products, or similar industries.
  • Automotive & Aerospace: Managed by the Detroit […]
By |2023-05-31T08:43:27-04:00May 31, 2023|U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|0 Comments
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A New Era in Cosmetics Regulation: The Modernization of Cosmetic Regulations Act

In recent years, the cosmetics industry has experienced exponential growth, with new products being introduced almost daily. The average American consumer uses six to 12 cosmetics products daily. This growth has resulted in a need for more comprehensive regulation of cosmetic products to ensure consumer safety. The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) is a new law that aims to modernize and strengthen cosmetic regulations in the United States.

MoCRA was signed into law on January 1, 2022, and replaces the previous Cosmetic Act, which had not been updated since 1938. MoCRA brings significant changes to the cosmetic industry and regulations under MoCRA will impact the entire lifecycle of cosmetics products from manufacturing to marketing.

New MoCRA requirements include:

  • FDA registration for cosmetics facilities
  • Product listings for each cosmetic product
  • Adverse event reporting
  • Safety substantiation
  • Compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
  • Fragrance allergen labeling

MoCRA also gives the FDA new records access and mandatory recall authority. In issuing MoCRA regulations, FDA’s aim is to help ensure the overall safety of cosmetic products, and significantly expand the Agency’s ability to trace and track non-compliant products and facilities.

Facility Registration and Product Listing 

Cosmetic facilities must register with the FDA (deadline has been extended to July 1, 2024) and renew their registration every two years thereafter . The term “facility” means any establishment that either manufactures or process cosmetic products distributed in the United States. New facilities must be registered within 60 days after they start manufacturing cosmetics.

The FDA may suspend a facility’s registration if the FDA determines […]

By |2024-02-02T14:08:08-05:00May 24, 2023|Cosmetics, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)|2 Comments
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