FDA Proposes New Front-of-Package Nutrition Labeling Rule
The FDA has a new proposal aimed at making nutrition information easier to access. It wants…
By Daniel Cooke
May 20, 2025
2 min read
Trade News: All
Updated FAQ and Industry Webinar Invitation – 14
New information recently communicated by the White House has necessitated that we update our Tariff FAQ…
By Daniel Cooke
May 19, 2025
1 min read
US CPSC Launches Self-Registration for the eFiling Voluntary Stage
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a final rule mandating the efiling of Certificates…
By Daniel Cooke
May 15, 2025
2 min read
Strategies to Manage Tariffs and Reduce Costs for Imported Merchandise
Last week, Alba’s Founder and Chairman, Salvatore Stile II, was invited to join a panel discussion…
By Daniel Cooke
May 14, 2025
2 min read
Additional Details on China Tariff Temp Reduction – 13
Following on from our update yesterday, we have additional details on the US/China 90-day reciprocal tariff…
By Daniel Cooke
May 13, 2025
2 min read
Update on Tariffs – US/China Deal and UK Deal – 12
Big news at the end of the week last week and overnight last night – here’s…
By Daniel Cooke
May 12, 2025
2 min read
When Should You Leverage a Foreign Trade Zone or a Bonded Warehouse Facility?
The implementation and subsequent fluctuation of tariffs and their applicability to different products from different countries…
By Daniel Cooke
May 8, 2025
3 min read
Blank Sailings, Rate Volatility, and the Operational Implications for Global Trade
As of early May, container rates across major east-west trade lanes over the Pacific continued to…
By Daniel Cooke
May 8, 2025
2 min read
FDA Expands Unannounced Inspections for Foreign Facilities
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has communicated a major expansion of its unannounced inspections at…
By Daniel Cooke
May 7, 2025
2 min read
New Guide and FAQs for Importing Samples of Apparel, Textiles, Alcohol, and Tobacco
Strict guidelines govern the use of categorizing an import as a sample, so to aid you,…
By Daniel Cooke
May 7, 2025
1 min read
USDA Offers Microlearning Opportunities
If you’re exploring USDA organic certification for your handling operation, the National Organic Program (NOP) has…
By Daniel Cooke
May 5, 2025
2 min read
Elimination of Petroleum-Based Synthetic Dyes
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
By Daniel Cooke
April 29, 2025
2 min read
Phishing Scam Falsely Using the USDA Logo
If you’re a USDA organic certifier or certified operation, please be aware of a phishing scam…
By Daniel Cooke
April 29, 2025
1 min read
Update on Tariffs – 11
We wanted to bring you the latest news on tariffs in the US – here are…
By Daniel Cooke
April 25, 2025
2 min read
USTR Issues Phased Fee Strategy to Revitalize U.S. Shipbuilding and Curb China’s Maritime Dominance
A new initiative, first announced a couple of months ago and revitalized and issued again last…
By Daniel Cooke
April 21, 2025
2 min read
Import Duty Payments – Moving to ACH Debit
We wanted to provide information to guide you should you decide to establish ACH-Debit with Customs…
By Daniel Cooke
April 18, 2025
2 min read
Update on Tariffs – Semiconductors and Electronics
On Friday evening, President Trump exempted certain semiconductor and electronics products from the reciprocal tariffs, meaning…
By Daniel Cooke
April 14, 2025
2 min read
Update on Tariffs – Section 232 Semiconductor Investigation
Following on from our update recently, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security is looking…
By Daniel Cooke
April 16, 2025
1 min read
Dr. Martin A. Makary Appointed as 27th FDA Commissioner
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Dr. Martin A. Makary as the 27th Commissioner of the Food…
By Daniel Cooke
April 13, 2025
1 min read
Customs Bonds
The increases in tariffs being charged to US imported goods will significantly increase the financial demand…
By Daniel Cooke
April 11, 2025
9 min read
Update on Tariffs: More Details on Updated Tariffs- 10
We wanted to bring you more information now that more news is available after this week’s…
By Daniel Cooke
April 11, 2025
2 min read
Update on Tariffs – China Reciprocal Tariff Raised to 125%, Most Others Paused at 10% – 09
Breaking news that we wanted to communicate to you: President Trump has just announced updates to…
By Daniel Cooke
April 9, 2025
1 min read
Update on Recent Tariff News – 08
We want to maintain a regular update schedule for bringing you the latest information on tariffs. …
By Daniel Cooke
April 4, 2025
2 min read
Periodic Monthly Statement Dates – 2025
The Periodic Monthly Statement (PMS) option simplifies processing duties and fees for importers. This feature streamlines…
By Daniel Cooke
April 8, 2025
2 min read
Update on Recent Tariff News: Reciprocal Tariffs Announced – 07
As you may have watched yesterday, President Trump announced the country-by-country reciprocal tariffs he’s been signaling. …
By Daniel Cooke
April 3, 2025
3 min read
Update on Recent Tariff News: Autos, Venezuela, Section 301 Exemption Focus – 06
We wanted to bring you an update on the very fluid situation on tariffs. We are…
By Daniel Cooke
March 31, 2025
2 min read
FDA Provides Summary Data on the Registration and Listing of Cosmetic Product Facilities and Products
We want to share an important update from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding…
By Daniel Cooke
March 21, 2025
1 min read
FDA Intends to Extend Compliance Date for Food Traceability Rule
We want to share an important update from theU.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the…
By Daniel Cooke
March 21, 2025
1 min read
HHS, FDA Announce Chemical Contaminants Transparency Tool for Foods
The Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration have unveiled the…
By Daniel Cooke
March 21, 2025
1 min read
Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection Services; Delay of Effective Date and Request for Information
On May 7, 2024, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced a final rule…
By Daniel Cooke
March 21, 2025
1 min read
Alba Webinar Recording Link: Section 232 Steel/Aluminum Derivatives
We hope our webinar on March 10th on Steel, Aluminum and Derivatives answered core questions you…
By Daniel Cooke
March 18, 2025
5 min read
Mexico, Canada, China Tariff Update – 5
We wanted to bring you an update on the very fluid situation on tariffs for Mexico,…
By Daniel Cooke
March 7, 2025
3 min read
Mexico, Canada, China Tariff Update – 4
We’ve updated our Q&A based on the implementation of an addition 10% tariff on products from…
By Daniel Cooke
March 4, 2025
9 min read
New Tariff Updates – Vessel Fees, Country-by-Country Reciprocal Tariffs, Copper being Reviewed
United States Trade Representative Fee Recommendation for Chinese-Built Ships Calling at US Ports An investigation started…
By Daniel Cooke
February 26, 2025
4 min read
Know More So You Can Do Better
If you’re on our mailing list you know we’ve been proactively communicating news of tariff updates…
By Daniel Cooke
February 27, 2025
1 min read
Port of Vancouver Congestion Intensifies Amid Rail Restrictions and Liner Disruptions
Severe Winter Weather and Alliance Reshuffles Compound Delays The Port of Vancouver, in western Canada, is…
By Daniel Cooke
February 21, 2025
3 min read
NOAA Fisheries Announces Action Plan to Enhance the U.S. Seafood Import Monitoring Program
We’ve received an alert from the FDA confirming the addition of 8 firms to Import Alert…
By Daniel Cooke
February 18, 2025
1 min read
Congestion at the Port of NY/NJ
We’re receiving information from our partners that the recent surge in imports into the US, specifically…
By Daniel Cooke
February 13, 2025
2 min read
Mexico, Canada, China Tariff Update – 3
**3/4/25: WE HAVE PUBLISHED AN UPDATED Q&A POST HERE** On 01 February 2025, President Trump signed…
By Daniel Cooke
February 4, 2025
6 min read
Mexico, Canada, China Tariff Update – 2
Additional details are available so we wanted to bring you the latest on the implementation of…
By Daniel Cooke
February 2, 2025
3 min read
Tariffs on Goods from Mexico, Canada, and China – 1
President Trump has communicated he is instructing his administration to apply tariffs to goods from Canada,…
By Daniel Cooke
January 31, 2025
1 min read
AMS Section 8e Import Inspection Fee Structure Delayed
A new rule changing how import inspection fees are calculated has been temporarily delayed due to…
By Daniel Cooke
January 30, 2025
1 min read
New Wood Packaging Material Checklist
US Customs (CBP), in collaboration with the Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), has developed…
By Daniel Cooke
January 23, 2025
1 min read
FDA Revokes Use of FD&C Red No.3 in Food and Drugs
On January 15th, 2025 the US Food and Drug Administration amended its regulations around color additives…
By Daniel Cooke
January 16, 2025
1 min read
Organic Integrity Learning Center: New Microlearning
The USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP) oversees organic agriculture and ensures farms and businesses follow organic…
By Daniel Cooke
January 10, 2025
1 min read
STRIKE POTENTIALLY AVERTED – Update on ILA/USMX Discussions
News out overnight is communicating that the ILA and USMX have come to a tentative agreement…
By Daniel Cooke
January 9, 2025
2 min read
EPA Declares Formaldehyde a Risky Substance That May Result in New Regulations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued the final Risk Evaluation for Formaldehyde under the…
By Daniel Cooke
January 3, 2025
1 min read
FDA Updates Import Alerts for unauthorized eCigarettes
The FDA recently updated Import Alerts 98-07 and 98-06. Import Alert 98-07 now focuses specifically on…
By Daniel Cooke
January 7, 2025
1 min read
FSIS Announces Stronger Measures to Protect the Public from Listeria Monocytogenes
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) recently announced new measures to enhance oversight of…
By Daniel Cooke
December 23, 2024
1 min read
The USDA National Organic Program has published new organic regulations for Pet Food
The USDA National Organic Program has published new organic regulations for Pet Food. This change to…
By Daniel Cooke
December 23, 2024
2 min read
Fishing Restrictions for Pacific Tuna Fisheries Under Discussion
Resolution C-24-01 for the conservation of tropical tuna, including bigeye, yellowfin, and skipjack, in the Eastern…
By Daniel Cooke
December 12, 2024
1 min read
FDA Updates Guidance on Registration and Listing of Cosmetic Product Facilities and Products
The FDA has issued a guidance document finalizing the frequently asked questions and answers on this…
By Daniel Cooke
December 12, 2024
1 min read
Senate Finance Chairman Ron Wyden Formalizes De Minimis Reform Legislation
There is strong bipartisan support for reforming the de minimis exemption with multiple bills introduced in…
By Daniel Cooke
December 3, 2024
2 min read
APHIS Phase VII Lacey Act Implementation Begins 12/1/24
A recent notice from US CBP confirms the US Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health and…
By Daniel Cooke
November 23, 2024
2 min read
NOAA Fisheries Announces Action Plan to Enhance the U.S. Seafood Import Monitoring Program
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has completed its year-long study to develop an action…
By Daniel Cooke
November 23, 2024
2 min read
Products From 29 More China-Based Organizations Banned From Being Imported Into the USA Under the UFLPA
The companies are in the food, metals, mining, biotech, pharma/medicinal, and industrial machinery industries again reinforcing…
By Daniel Cooke
November 23, 2024
2 min read
Update on ILA/USMX discussions, and the work stoppages in Canada
More information has been released on the latest round of discussions between the ILA and USMX…
By Daniel Cooke
November 14, 2024
3 min read
Work Stoppage at Port of Montreal Begins, BC Ports Still Closed
Ports in British Columbia are still closed in an event now stretching toward its eighth day…
By Daniel Cooke
November 11, 2024
1 min read
Work Stoppage Could Affect West Coast Ports in Canada
Port of Prince Rupert, c/o tupertport.com Work stoppages could shut down ports across Western Canada in…
By Daniel Cooke
November 4, 2024
1 min read
Licensed Customs Broker Continuing Education Requirement Information
If you or someone else in your organization is a Licensed Customs Broker, then you or…
By Daniel Cooke
November 1, 2024
1 min read
ILA/USMX Latest Info
The ILA completed its meeting in New Jersey during the first week of September with the…
By Daniel Cooke
September 14, 2024
2 min read
U.S. TO SUSPEND, ROLL BACK TARIFFS ON IMPORTS FROM CHINA
President Trump announced Dec. 13 a phase one trade agreement with China under which the U.S.…
By Joe DeSilvestri
December 17, 2019
1 min read
The USTR Developing Process for Sec 301 Temporary Exclusion Requests on Machinery Used in Domestic Manufacturing
Back on May 28th, 2024, the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) announced it would…
By Daniel Cooke
August 21, 2024
2 min read
90 DAY DUTY DEFERRAL
Secretary of the Treasury and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced a postponement of deadlines…
By Joe DeSilvestri
April 20, 2020
1 min read
Strike Updates: ILA/USMX, Canadian Rail, Indian Ports
With the potential of 3 significantly disruptive strikes in the news, we wanted to provide you…
By Daniel Cooke
August 19, 2024
3 min read
ALL COTTON AND TOMATO PRODUCTS FROM CHINESE REGION SUBJET TO DETENTON ORDER
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has announced a new withhold release order that, effective Jan. 13,…
By Joe DeSilvestri
January 15, 2020
1 min read
General Average Has Been Declared on the Maersk Frankfurt
The Maersk Frankfurt caught fire in July 2024. It’s a relatively small ship at just 5500TEU…
By Daniel Cooke
August 1, 2024
2 min read
YEAR-END SALES GAIN MOMENTUM AMID ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTIES
Year-end Sales Gain Momentum Amid Ongoing Economic Uncertainties In 2019, as ever, as the year end…
By Joe DeSilvestri
January 15, 2020
1 min read
Final Rule for FDA Destruction of Medical Devices Issued, Orange Book Webinar, and New Regulations for Medical Gases
Several updates for our clients in the Healthcare and Medical Devices industries: Federal Register Notice for…
By Daniel Cooke
June 18, 2024
2 min read
SUSPENSION NOTICE OF LIST 4B 301 DUTIES
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) office has issued a notice in the…
By Joe DeSilvestri
December 19, 2019
1 min read
The FDA has Announced the Release of New Discontinuation/Relisting Features in Cosmetics Direct
The FDA has announced some enhancements to help cosmetics industry companies keep registration and listing submissions…
By Daniel Cooke
August 1, 2024
1 min read
U.S. AND CHINA REACH PHASE ONE TRADE AGREEMENT
The U.S and China have reached an agreement on a Phase-One trade deal, averting the Dec.…
By Joe DeSilvestri
December 16, 2019
1 min read
SECTION 232 TARIFF AUTHORITY LIMITED
The president’s authority to impose national security-related tariffs has limits, the Court of International Trade ruled…
By Joe DeSilvestri
December 4, 2019
1 min read
SECOND CBP TEST OF BLOCKCHAIN TO FOCUSED ON IPR
At Alba Wheels Up International we are dedicated to service our customers in the apparel and…
By Joe DeSilvestri
October 18, 2019
1 min read
President Biden Issuing Executive Order Targeting Steamship Lines And Railroads – Can It Help?
Shippers through the pandemic have seen their costs skyrocket and their customers’ buying patterns and methods…
By Joe DeSilvestri
July 12, 2021
1 min read
USTR Releases Findings in Section 301 Investigation of Vietnam’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Currency Valuation
USTR has issued its findings from the Section 301 investigation into Vietnam’s currency practices. The Administration…
By Joe DeSilvestri
January 20, 2021
1 min read
MORE EU GOODS SUBJECT TO IMPORT TARIFFS IN AIRCRAFT DISPUTE
The U.S. is expanding the list of European Union goods subject to additional tariffs in a…
By Joe DeSilvestri
January 14, 2021
1 min read
TARIFFS SUSPENDED FOR FRANCE
A tariff increase on imports from France that was to have taken effect Jan. 6 in…
By Joe DeSilvestri
January 8, 2021
1 min read
AMENDED REGULATION COVERING SECTION 232 EXCLUSIONS ON STEEL & ALUMINUM PRODUCTS
In a notice to be published in the Federal Register on December 14, 2020, the Bureau…
By Joe DeSilvestri
December 15, 2020
1 min read
EU TO IMPOSE TARIFFS ON $4BN US GOODS
The European Union is moving ahead with plans to impose higher tariffs on $4 billion worth…
By Joe DeSilvestri
November 11, 2020
1 min read
SECTION 301 TARIFFS PROTEST
To our valued clients: You may be aware of recent challenges being brought against the collection…
By Joe DeSilvestri
October 22, 2020
1 min read
PRESIDENT TRUMP SIGNS HONG KONG SANCTIONS BILL
On Tuesday July 14, 2020, President Donald Trump signed into law The Hong Kong Autonomy Act…
By Joe DeSilvestri
July 17, 2020
1 min read
CARGO INSURANCE
ARE YOU PROTECTED? All -Risk Cargo Insurance will cover the full value of your shipments from…
By Joe DeSilvestri
July 16, 2020
1 min read
PAYMENT DUE DATES FOR 90 DAY DUTY DEFERRAL
On April 20, 2020, the Secretary of the Treasury and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)…
By Joe DeSilvestri
July 14, 2020
1 min read
SUSPENSION OF LICENSE EXCEPTIONS FOR EXPORTS TO HONG KONG
Effective June 30, 2020, BIS is hereby suspending any License Exceptions for exports to Hong Kong,…
By Joe DeSilvestri
June 2, 2020
1 min read
Trade deficit, data, tell the economic tale
The end of China’s COVID closures and return to work in March of last year signified…
By Joe DeSilvestri
November 16, 2021
1 min read
Suez Canal blockage continues into next week, US offers assistance
On Tuesday, the 20,000 TEU Ever Given ran aground while traveling northbound through a single-lane portion…
By Joe DeSilvestri
November 16, 2021
1 min read
SAN PEDRO PORTS ANNOUNCE NEW MEASURE TO CLEAR CARGO
Ocean Carriers to be Charged Daily Fee for Containers that Linger on Terminals Updated Oct. 27, 2021,…
By Joe DeSilvestri
November 15, 2021
1 min read
U.S. TO DROP TARIFFS ON STEEL AND ALUMINUM
November 04, 2021 The U.S. announced Oct. 31 that it will lift its Section 232 tariffs on a…
By Joe DeSilvestri
November 5, 2021
1 min read
U.S – CHINA TEMPORARY TRADE DEAL
The U.S. and China announced an agreement to temporarily suspend the planned increase of 5 percent…
By Joe DeSilvestri
November 1, 2021
1 min read
Cbp Informatin On Cobra User Fee Charges Effective October 1, 2021
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is adjusting certain customs user fees and corresponding limitations established…
By Joe DeSilvestri
August 11, 2021
1 min read
ALBA NEWS – AUGUST 11, 2021
The Federal Maritime Commission’s actions to investigate shipping practices were limited to trade awareness and Fact…
By Joe DeSilvestri
August 11, 2021
1 min read
Businesses Encouraged To Exit Supply Chains Connected To China’s Xinjiang Region
The U.S. government is intensifying its efforts to persuade businesses to exit supply chains connected to…
By Joe DeSilvestri
July 23, 2021
1 min read
WATCH/CLOCK COMPONENTS SUBJECT TO CHINA TARIFFS
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued guidance on the entry/entry summary filing requirements for components…
By Joe DeSilvestri
November 23, 2021
1 min read
IMPORT DUTY BREAKS COULD BE COMING AS LAWMAKERS WORK TO REINSTATE GSP, MTB
Prospects for reinstatement of the Generalized System of Preferences and the miscellaneous trade bill, which together…
By Joe DeSilvestri
December 9, 2021
1 min read
PORTS KEEP ‘CONTAINER DWELL FEE’ ON HOLD UNTIL DECEMBER 13TH.
Los Angeles, Long Beach Will Continue to Monitor Progress in Cargo Flow on Terminals The Port…
By Joe DeSilvestri
December 9, 2021
1 min read
AMENDMENTS TO THE HARMONIZED TARIFF EFFECTIVE 1-1-2022
The World Customs Organization has published its…
By Joe DeSilvestri
December 3, 2021
1 min read
CONTAINER DWELL FEE REMAINS ON HOLD UNTIL DECEMBER 6TH.
San Pedro Bay Ports Continue to Monitor Improved Fluidity on Terminals The Port of Los Angeles…
By Joe DeSilvestri
December 3, 2021
1 min read
NO TARIFFS ON TURKEY OR INDIA IN DIGITAL TAX DISPUTE
The U.S. will terminate the threat of additional tariffs on imports from India and Turkey after…
By Joe DeSilvestri
November 30, 2021
1 min read
Dwell Fees Assessment Penalties Changed to November 22, 2021
Prorating Port Prices On Oct. 28th Alba sent the following message on the Container Excess Dwell…
By Joe DeSilvestri
November 23, 2021
1 min read
Alba News – November 16, 2021
November 16, 2021 Disruption in the logistics market has deeply impacted the ability of retailers…
By Joe DeSilvestri
November 23, 2021
1 min read
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act becomes law
On December 23rd, President Biden signed into law the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. With his…
By Joe DeSilvestri
January 11, 2022
1 min read
Alba News – January 12, 2022
President signs Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act – will significantly impact imports from Xinjiang. On…
By Joe DeSilvestri
January 12, 2022
1 min read
“CONTAINER DWELL FEE” ON PAUSE UNTIL DEC. 20
Ports Monitoring Cargo Flow on Terminals The Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long…
By Joe DeSilvestri
December 17, 2021
1 min read
List of Problems Shippers Face At The Final Destination
When shipping orders to their final destination, there are a lot of complexities that go into…
By Joe DeSilvestri
December 16, 2021
1 min read
Important message from CISA on “Cyberattacks on U.S. critical infrastructure”
An important message shared from US Coast Guard San Francisco Sector on behalf of White House…
By Joe DeSilvestri
March 23, 2022
1 min read
TARIFF EXCLUSION PROCESS RENEWAL, EXPANSION SEES MAJOR PUSH FROM LAWMAKERS
U.S. lawmakers have launched a broad bipartisan effort to reinstate a process to exclude products from…
By Joe DeSilvestri
February 14, 2022
1 min read
MAJOR TRADE CHANGES PROPOSED IN SWEEPING HOUSE COMPETITIVENESS BILL
The House of Representatives recently approved the America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521), which includes a wide…
By Joe DeSilvestri
February 16, 2022
1 min read
Senate and House to take up GSP, MTB and Section 321’s from China
The House of Representatives passed the America COMPETES Act of 2022 earlier this month. This bill…
By Joe DeSilvestri
February 21, 2022
1 min read
Alba News – February 23, 2022
House America COMPETES Act heads to conference with intense interest on GSP, MTB and proposed Section…
By Joe DeSilvestri
February 23, 2022
1 min read
Alba News – March 10, 2022
Annual TPM Conference in The Books – Hear What was Said and What is Most Important…
By Joe DeSilvestri
March 10, 2022
1 min read
SHENZHEN LOCKDOWN AND SHANGHAI PUDONG CLOSES TO INBOUND PASSENGER FLIGHTS
Based on current communication from our overseas offices here is the latest news on the Shenzhen…
By Joe DeSilvestri
March 16, 2022
3 min read
Information on White House Executive Order Sanctioning Imports from Russian Federation
You can find the complete Executive Order here for reference. This restriction only covers goods from…
By Joe DeSilvestri
March 18, 2022
1 min read
What does Russia’s loss of MFN mean for importers?
As the situation in Ukraine worsens, governments have been taking action to isolate Russia on the…
By Joe DeSilvestri
March 21, 2022
1 min read
Alba News – March 24, 2022
Russia to Lose Most Favored Nation Status – What is MFN and How Does it Work?…
By Joe DeSilvestri
March 24, 2022
1 min read
NOTICE OF REINSTATEMENT OF CERTAIN EXCLUSIONS FROM CHINA SECTION 301 TARIFFS
The Office of The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has issued a Federal Register Notice (FRN)…
By Joe DeSilvestri
March 28, 2022
1 min read
TARIFFS ON IMPORTS OF JAPANESE STEEL LIFTED
The U.S. and Japan announced Feb. 7 a new agreement under which Japan can ship up…
By Joe DeSilvestri
February 10, 2022
1 min read
Alba News – February 09, 2022
Deductions from entered value allowed – but they must have supporting documentation. Our brokerage team has…
By Joe DeSilvestri
February 9, 2022
1 min read
SEIZURES, FORFEITURES AUTHORIZED FOR IMPORTS OF GOODS MADE WITH CERTAIN PALM OIL
Certain imported palm oil products of Malaysian raw materials could be seized and forfeited following a…
By Joe DeSilvestri
January 31, 2022
1 min read
2022 HARMONIZED SCHEDULE 5 YEAR UPDATE
CSMS #50430066 – 2022 Harmonized Schedule 5 Year Update U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) understands…
By Joe DeSilvestri
December 20, 2021
1 min read
Alba News – December 23, 2021
December 23, 2021 From everyone here at Alba Wheels Up, we want to wish…
By Joe DeSilvestri
December 27, 2021
1 min read
‘CONTAINER DWELL FEE’ ACTIVATION REMAINS ON HOLD UNTIL JAN. 3
Two Ports Will Reassess Implementation on Jan. 3: The Port of Los Angeles and the Port…
By Joe DeSilvestri
December 29, 2021
1 min read
TARIFF REVIEW
A New Year is a suitable time to remind everyone to review and validate the harmonized…
By Joe DeSilvestri
December 30, 2021
1 min read
TERMINATION FROM THE AFRICAN GROWTH OPPORTUNITY ACT (AGOA) PROGRAM
In accordance with Presidential Proclamation, dated December 23, 2021, the following sub-Saharan African countries are terminated…
By Joe DeSilvestri
January 3, 2022
1 min read
Alba News – January 25, 2022
End of month tariff changes could bring changes not just to Harmonized numbers but…
By Joe DeSilvestri
January 25, 2022
1 min read
IMPROVEMENTS TO FORCED LABOR ENFORCEMENT
U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s enforcement actions against goods suspected of being made with forced labor…
By Joe DeSilvestri
January 26, 2022
1 min read
NEW HOUSE BILL – SIGNIFICANT TRADE RESTRICTIONS, SOME DUTY BREAKS AMONG OTHER PROVISIONS
Legislation introduced in the House Jan. 25 would reinstate import duty breaks for thousands of products…
By Joe DeSilvestri
January 27, 2022
3 min read
PVC IDENTIFIED IN REPORT AS BEING MADE IN XUAR AND/OR USING XUAR LABOR
Just as importers are preparing for implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)’s rebuttable…
By Joe DeSilvestri
June 24, 2022
1 min read
CHINA TARIFF EXCLUSIONS EXTENDED FOR 81 COVID-RELATED GOODS
Exclusions from the Section 301 tariffs on imports from China for 81 medical care products needed to address…
By Joe DeSilvestri
June 2, 2022
1 min read
Customs, PGAs, Ports and the FMC: An NCBFAA Conference Summary
Damien Stile, Vince Iacopella, Brenda Espeleta and Leslie Bresnaider attended the conference earlier this month. The…
By Joe DeSilvestri
May 25, 2022
1 min read
IMPORTERS UNDER FDA MUST PROVIDE DUNS NUMBERS BEGINNING JULY 24
Beginning July 24 the Food and Drug Administration will end its policy of allowing the entity…
By Joe DeSilvestri
May 11, 2022
1 min read
ILWU and PMA negotiation update
Though official negotiations don’t start until May, the International Longshore Workers Union (ILWU) and Pacific Maritime…
By Joe DeSilvestri
April 28, 2022
1 min read
The $67 Billion Tariff Dodge That’s Undermining U.S. Trade Policy
By Josh Zumbrun / Photographs by Thalia Juarez for The Wall Street Journal Apr. 25, 2022…
By Joe DeSilvestri
April 25, 2022
1 min read
SIGNIFICANT SAVINGS TO E-COMMERCE COMPANIES
At Alba Wheels Up, we have unique e-commerce solutions for your e-business which allow you to…
By Joe DeSilvestri
April 19, 2022
1 min read
BAN ON IMPORTS MADE IN XINJIANG, CHINA
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is starting to position itself to effectively enforce a ban on…
By Joe DeSilvestri
April 14, 2022
1 min read
SUSPENDING NORMAL TRADE RELATIONS WITH RUSSIA AND BELARUS
On April 8, 2022, President Biden signed into law H.R. 7108, the “Suspending Normal Trade Relations…
By Joe DeSilvestri
April 13, 2022
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Vincent Iacopella Guest Speaker at SJ Annual Global Outlook Conference 2022
Alba’s EVP Growth & Strategy Vince Iacopella is participating in a panel organized by the Sourcing…
By Joe DeSilvestri
April 12, 2022
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PORTS OF LOS ANGELES AND LONG BEACH COLLECTING CLEAN TRUCK RATE IN APRIL
The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will begin collection the new Clean Truck Fund…
By Joe DeSilvestri
April 7, 2022
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TRADE PROVISIONS CUT FROM CHINA BILL
The trade community will have to keep waiting for congressional action on import tariff relief, low-value…
By Joe DeSilvestri
July 26, 2022
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Rail Strike Looms ahead of Holidays
All eyes are on the railroad negotiations as a fourth union, SMART – Transportation Division, the…
By Joe DeSilvestri
December 1, 2022
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Rail Strike Updates ahead of the Holidays
All eyes are on the railroad negotiations as a fourth union, SMART – Transportation Division, the…
By Joe DeSilvestri
December 2, 2022
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Section 301 Exceptions Extended Until September
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) recently announced that six product exclusions from…
By Joe DeSilvestri
January 4, 2023
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India and Vietnam to Replace China
As the world’s leading manufacturer, China has long been a go-to for major companies looking to…
By Joe DeSilvestri
January 19, 2023
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USDA PUBLISHES STRENGTHENING ORGANIC ENFORCEMENT FINAL
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service National Organic Program (NOP) has published the Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule.…
By Joe DeSilvestri
February 14, 2023
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USTR Extends 301 Exclusions Again
The office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) announced February 7 that eighty-one Covid-related medical product…
By Joe DeSilvestri
February 16, 2023
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CHINA POSTAL CODE REQUIREMENT EFFECTIVE MARCH 18, 2023
Effective March 18, 2023, CBP will need the postal code for all manufacturers or shippers located…
By Joe DeSilvestri
February 17, 2023
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GSP BENEFICIARIES PUSH FOR REINSTATEMENT OF BENEFITS
More than two years after import duty breaks under the Generalized System of Preferences expired, dozens…
By Joe DeSilvestri
February 28, 2023
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CHINA TARIFF EXCLUSIONS EXTENDED FOR 81 COVID-RELATED GOODS
Exclusions from the Section 301 tariffs on imports from China for 81 medical care products needed to address…
By Joe DeSilvestri
November 30, 2022
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New York: The Busiest Port for US Bound Trade
New York is now the nation’s busiest port for US-bound trade, knocking LA/LB out of the…
By Joe DeSilvestri
November 3, 2022
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TARIFF INCREASE ON IMPORTS FROM RUSSIA TAKES EFFECT JULY 27
Under an April 2022 law that revoked permanent normal trade relations status for (and thus increased…
By Joe DeSilvestri
July 27, 2022
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Sourcing at MAGIC Panel Looks to Apparel Sourcing Challenges in 2023
On August 8th, Vince Iacopella, Alba’s Executive Vice President of Growth & Strategy, spoke at Sourcing…
By Joe DeSilvestri
August 18, 2022
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Nearshoring, allyshoring or friendshoring? Mexico is a land border away and integral to your omnichannel supply chain.
From the Southern California port complex of Los Angeles and Long Beach, a wealth of options…
By Joe DeSilvestri
September 23, 2022
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FORCED LABOR ENFORCEMENT GOING STRONG
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is focused on enforcing the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and…
By Joe DeSilvestri
September 28, 2022
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COTTON IMPORT FEE UPDATE
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) is amending the Cotton Board Rules and…
By Joe DeSilvestri
September 29, 2022
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Alba Wheels Up Out In Force At WESCCON – What We Learned
Alba At WESCCON: What We Heard Alba Wheels Up sent a five-person strong delegation to WESCCON,…
By Joe DeSilvestri
October 4, 2022
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IMPORTANT CHANGES TO CBMA EFFECTIVE 1-1-23
TTB Publishes Temporary Regulations to Implement CBMA Import Refunds The Treasury Department’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax…
By Joe DeSilvestri
October 17, 2022
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CHINA TARIFF REVIEW ADVANCES WITH THREE MONTH COMMENT PERIOD
Importers and others will have an opportunity to plead their case for changes to the Section…
By Joe DeSilvestri
October 18, 2022
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FORCED LABOR ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS EXPANDED TO PVC PRODUCTS
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has added polyvinyl chloride products to its Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention…
By Joe DeSilvestri
March 16, 2023
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China 301 Exclusions Extended
In a recent Federal Register notice dated September 6, 2023, the Office of the U.S. Trade…
By Joe DeSilvestri
September 20, 2023
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Panama Canal Drought Causing Major Delays Update
We understand that recent reports about congestion at the Panama Canal have raised concerns among our…
By Joe DeSilvestri
August 24, 2023
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Federal Supply Chain Database Proposed
In a concerted effort to fortify the pharmaceutical supply chain in the United States, Senator Gary…
By Joe DeSilvestri
August 10, 2023
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CBP INFORMATION ON CUSTOMS USER FEE CHANGES EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is adjusting certain customs user fees and corresponding limitations established…
By Joe DeSilvestri
August 3, 2023
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Canada’s West Coast Port Strike: Rebuilding Supply Chain Stability After Weeks of Turmoil
In a remarkable turn of events, Canada’s West Coast port strike has finally come to a…
By Joe DeSilvestri
July 25, 2023
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West Coast Labor Dispute
The labor negotiations between the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union…
By Joe DeSilvestri
June 12, 2023
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U.S. Imports Show Signs of Recovery Despite Lingering Challenges
Amid concerns of an imminent recession and the prevailing pessimism surrounding container shipping, there is a…
By Joe DeSilvestri
May 19, 2023
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NY Fed Says Supply Chain is Recovering
The New York Federal Reserve (NY Fed) released a report on March 6th, 2023 that showed…
By Joe DeSilvestri
March 16, 2023
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Congress Intensifies Legislative Offensive Against China
A raft of new legislative measures that would substantially alter the U.S. trade relationship with China…
By Joe DeSilvestri
March 28, 2023
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Automotive Products Remain In Forced Labor Crosshairs
Three months after a report documenting the automotive industry’s “reliance on forced labor and other exploitation”…
By Joe DeSilvestri
April 5, 2023
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German Transport Crippled by Strike
As Germany faced one of the largest transportation strikes in years, businesses across the country scrambled…
By Joe DeSilvestri
April 5, 2023
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Return to Normalcy for Air Cargo?
According to the latest data from several sources, the global air cargo industry seems to be…
By Joe DeSilvestri
April 20, 2023
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New Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Petitions Filed on Aluminum Imports: What Importers Need to Know
The U.S. Aluminum Extruders Coalition and the United Steelworkers recently filed antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty…
By Joe DeSilvestri
October 19, 2023
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Ocean Premiums Rocket: The Red Sea Crisis and its Ripple Effects on Global Shipping
The Red Sea crisis is unleashing unprecedented challenges on the global shipping industry, notably marked by…
By Joe DeSilvestri
January 18, 2024
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FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Sampling Recommendations for Seafood Subject to DWPE
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released draft guidance for the industry regarding the collection…
By Joe DeSilvestri
February 21, 2024
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The Generalized System of Preferences Reform Act
The House Ways and Means Committee recently released the text of the Generalized System of Preferences…
By Joe DeSilvestri
April 17, 2024
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US Imposes Restrictions on Importation and Trading of Russian Metals
Effective 4/13/24, the importation and/or trading of specific Russian metals is now banned in the US…
By Joe DeSilvestri
April 29, 2024
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Deadline for the Registration and Listing of Cosmetic Product Facilities and Products Announced
Manufacturers and processors of cosmetics must register their facilities and their products with the FDA every…
By Joe DeSilvestri
June 13, 2024
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Revision of the Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tarriff Exclusions Process
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the U.S. Department of Commerce recently published an…
By Joe DeSilvestri
May 20, 2024
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26 Entities Added to UFLPA Entity List
The Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF) has added 26 new entities to its Uyghur Forced…
By Joe DeSilvestri
May 17, 2024
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Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Activity By Congress
The potential for lower duties and retroactive duty reimbursement is on the horizon for some products…
By Joe DeSilvestri
May 16, 2024
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United States Trade Representative’s Action on Section 301 China Tariffs
Recent news on the results of the 4-year review on China Tariffs confirms the Office of…
By Joe DeSilvestri
May 16, 2024
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FDA Webinar on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Final Rule on Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water – May 20th, 2024
The US Food and Drug Administration recently released a final rule on the Standards for Growing,…
By Joe DeSilvestri
May 8, 2024
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APHIS Protects Domestic Fruit Production and Deregulates Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus in Fruit for Consumption
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced it is deregulating Tomato Brown Rugose…
By Joe DeSilvestri
June 18, 2024
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Department of Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) within the USDA issues notice of 2024/2025 Rate Changes for Services effective May 7th, 2024.
On May 6th, 2024 the AMS issued a notice to announce updates to rates it will…
By Joe DeSilvestri
May 6, 2024
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USTR Announces Decision on Current Section 301 Exclusions
The US Trade Representative (USTR) has completed their four-year review of the Sec 301 tariffs related…
By Joe DeSilvestri
June 3, 2024
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FDA Updates Food Traceability Resources
The FDA has released additional resources to support organizations who need to comply with the Food…
By Joe DeSilvestri
June 28, 2024
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Vincent Iacopella Promoted to Executive Vice President Strategic Growth, President – Government and Trade Relations with Alba Wheels Up International
We’re very pleased to confirm Vince Iacopella’s immediate promotion into the newly formed role of Executive…
By Joe DeSilvestri
June 6, 2024
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Three Ports Closed in Brazil as Massive Floods Cause Chaos
Extremely heavy rains affecting Southern Brazil since late April have caused several rivers to completely overrun…
By Joe DeSilvestri
May 7, 2024
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USDA Easing Producers’ Transition to Organic Production
The USDA recently announced new programs, grant awards, and funding to help producers transition to organic…
By Joe DeSilvestri
May 24, 2024
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Canadian Rail Strike News
The Canadian rail landscape is currently bracing for a significant disruption. Over 9,000 workers from Canadian…
By Joe DeSilvestri
May 28, 2024
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Animal Drug Labelling Comment Period Extended By 60-Days
Back on March 8th, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration proposed new regulations around labelling…
By Joe DeSilvestri
May 28, 2024
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Lacey Act Phase VII Declaration Implementation
The US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced the schedule…
By Joe DeSilvestri
May 31, 2024
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