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FDA Import Alert on Mexican Hand Sanitizer

For the first time in history, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a countrywide import alert for any category of drug product. Specifically, on January 26, 2021, the FDA announced that it will Take Action to Place All Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers from Mexico on Import Alert to Help Prevent Entry of Violative and Potentially Dangerous Products into U.S., Protect U.S. Consumers. FDA singled out importations of hand sanitizers from Mexico due to the frequent use of methanol.

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By Jennifer Diaz|2022-07-07T15:06:13-04:00February 4, 2021|Best Practices, COVID-19, Customs Broker, Customs Expert, Enforcement, Export, FDA Issues, Import, Import Alert, International Law, International Trade, International Travel, Pre-compliance, Supply Chain, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)|0 Comments

US Imposes additional tariffs on EU goods

On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), announced the revision of its Section 301 Action: Enforcement of U.S. WTO Rights in Large Civil Aircraft Dispute (86 FR 674).

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By Jennifer Diaz|2022-07-07T15:01:00-04:00January 19, 2021|COVID-19, Customs Expert, Enforcement, Export, HTSUS, Import, International Business, International Law, International Trade, Investigation, Special 301, Supply Chain, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR)|0 Comments

Comment on FDA’s Proposed Rule – French Dressing

On December 21, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a rule to revoke the Standard Of Identity (SOI) for French dressing. FDA found that French dressings’ current standard of identity “no longer promotes honesty and fair dealing in the interest of consumers”. Effectively the amending of the SOI may allow producers more flexibility, keeping the market competitive with nonstandardized foods.

According to the Federal Register Notice, the proposed rule would not require anything new from salad dressing manufacturers. Rather, by providing the flexibility for innovation, the amendment to French Dressing’s SOI presents an opportunity for social benefits at no cost to the industry or consumer.

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By Jennifer Diaz|2022-07-07T14:59:51-04:00January 14, 2021|Customs Expert, Enforcement, Expert, Export, FDA Issues, Food, Import, Supply Chain|3 Comments

USTR Announces China 301 Tariff Exclusion Extensions for COVID-Related Products

On December 29, 2020, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) announced long-awaited extensions to a limited set of previously granted exclusions (for COVID-related products), that were set to expire on December 31, 2020. Meanwhile, importers across non-COVID industries are continuing to await guidance on their tariff exclusion extensions that are set to expire on December 31, 2020.

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By Jennifer Diaz|2022-07-07T14:54:28-04:00December 30, 2020|China, China Trade War, COVID-19, Customs Expert, Expert, Export, HTSUS, Import, Intellectual Property Rights, International Business, International Law, International Trade, Investigation, Supply Chain, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR)|4 Comments

HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND SERVICES PROVIDERS – WHAT YOU MUST KNOW.

In the household goods and services industry? Did you know you have to import your goods and services in compliance with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services (BHGS) regulations? Manufacturers or wholesalers of any article of upholstered furniture bedding, or filling material manufactured outside of the United States for the purpose of sale or resale in California, whether it be through employees or agents, fall within this category.

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By Jennifer Diaz|2022-07-07T14:42:58-04:00November 10, 2020|Best Practices, Customs Expert, Expert, HTSUS, Import, International Business, International Trade, penalty, Pre-compliance, Seizure, Supply Chain|1 Comment

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