USTR Extends Deadline for Responses on Quartz Surface Products Safeguard Measure
The Office of the United States Trade Representative has extended the deadline for submitting written responses…
By Alba
June 9, 2026
3 min read
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FDA Announces Enforcement Discretion for Certain Unclassified Medical Devices
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has published updated guidance announcing its intent to exempt certain…
By Alba
June 9, 2026
3 min read
Preparing Export-Labeled Alcohol Products for the U.S. Market
Alcohol beverage producers occasionally find themselves with products that were originally manufactured and labeled for export…
By Alba
June 9, 2026
2 min read
De Minimis Exemption Permanently Repealed What the One Big Beautiful Bill Means for Importers
The era of duty-free low-value imports is coming to a permanent end. President Trump signed the…
By Alba
June 8, 2026
3 min read
Trump Signs Executive Order Strengthening U.S. Customs Enforcement
President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order titled “Strengthening Customs Enforcement” on June 3, 2026, directing…
By Alba
June 8, 2026
3 min read
CBP Announces 2026 Tariff-Rate Quota for Tuna in Airtight Containers
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has announced the tariff-rate quota (TRQ) for tuna in airtight containers…
By Alba
June 8, 2026
2 min read
USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigation Into Vietnam’s Intellectual Property Practices
The U.S. Trade Representative has formally initiated a Section 301 investigation into Vietnam’s acts, policies, and…
By Alba
June 8, 2026
2 min read
CBP Releases New Animated Video Showcasing Landmark Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Success in Combating $300 Million Duty Evasion Scheme
U.S. Customs and Border Protection today released a compelling new animated video that vividly illustrates a…
By Alba
June 8, 2026
2 min read
USMCA Review Begins as U.S. Seeks Changes to Automotive Content Rules
The first scheduled six-year review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) officially begins on June 1,…
By Summer Brown
June 1, 2026
3 min read
FDA Reopens Review of Food Additive Petition Targeting Four Solvents Used in Food Processing
FDA Revisits Food Additive Regulations for Four Processing Solvents The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
By Summer Brown
June 1, 2026
3 min read
EU Governments Clear Next Step for U.S. Trade Deal Implementation
The European Union moved closer to implementing the tariff provisions of the EU-U.S. Turnberry Agreement after…
By Summer Brown
June 1, 2026
2 min read
California Cartage Proposes Higher CBP Examination Fees at Los Angeles/Long Beach
California Cartage Seeks Approval for New CES Fee Schedule Importers moving cargo through the Ports of…
By Summer Brown
June 1, 2026
3 min read
U.S. Reduces Section 232 Tariffs on Select Taiwanese Imports, Creating Refund Opportunities for Importers
Importers sourcing certain products from Taiwan may benefit from lower duty costs and refund opportunities following…
By Summer Brown
June 1, 2026
3 min read
IEEPA Refund Update: DOJ Appeals Universal Refund Order as Importers Face Critical Deadlines
A recent court filing could significantly impact the ability of importers to recover duties paid under…
By Summer Brown
June 1, 2026
3 min read
EU Customs Reform Will Reshape Low-Value Imports and E-Commerce Compliance
New parcel duties, handling fees, and a centralized EU Customs Data Hub signal major changes for…
By Summer Brown
May 26, 2026
4 min read
FDA Expands Collaborative Food Safety Strategy Through New Industry Resources
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advancing a more collaborative and prevention-focused approach to food safety through…
By Summer Brown
May 26, 2026
3 min read
EU-US Trade Deal Moves Forward, But Tariff Conditions Remain
The European Union is moving closer to implementing a major trade agreement with the United States…
By Summer Brown
May 26, 2026
3 min read
EPA Revisits HFC Rules Impacting Refrigerated Transport and Cold Chain Operations
EPA Proposes Revisions Under the AIM Act Affecting Refrigeration and Cold Chain Industries The U.S. Environmental…
By Summer Brown
May 26, 2026
3 min read
DEA Proposes Revisions to Manufacturing and Procurement Quota Applications
Proposed Changes Could Impact Pharmaceutical, Chemical, and Controlled Substance Supply Chains The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration…
By Summer Brown
May 26, 2026
3 min read
DEA Updates Exempt Chemical Preparation Decisions Under the Controlled Substances Act
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) published updated determinations regarding exempt chemical preparations under the Controlled…
By Summer Brown
May 26, 2026
2 min read
EPA Proposes TSCA Health and Safety Reporting Deadline Extension to 2027
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing another extension to the reporting deadline under the…
By Summer Brown
May 26, 2026
3 min read
Updated Metric Conversion Tables Released for Wine and Spirits Importers
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has released updated metric conversion tables and…
By Summer Brown
May 26, 2026
3 min read
CBP Transitions Energy & Minerals Drawback Processing to PNM CEE
Importers and drawback filers should review routing procedures following CBP operational transition U.S. Customs and Border…
By Summer Brown
May 19, 2026
2 min read
What Importers Should Watch Following the Trump-Xi Trade Summit
The May 2026 summit between President Trump and President Xi Jinping produced several developments that could…
By Summer Brown
May 18, 2026
4 min read
China Restores U.S. Beef and Poultry Access Following Trump-Xi Summit
Trade developments announced during the May 2026 summit between President Trump and President Xi Jinping could…
By Summer Brown
May 18, 2026
2 min read
CAPE Refund Processing Advances as First IEEPA Refunds Begin
CBP’s CAPE refund process continues moving forward as the agency begins processing the first IEEPA-related refunds…
By Summer Brown
May 18, 2026
4 min read
What Importers Should Watch Ahead of the 2026 USMCA Joint Review
USMCA Joint Review Deadline Approaches The mandatory joint review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement must conclude by July…
By Summer Brown
May 12, 2026
3 min read
Strait of Hormuz Threat Level Raised to CRITICAL Following Maritime Security Incidents
JMIC Advisory Highlights Elevated Risk Across Key Shipping Corridors The Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) has…
By Summer Brown
May 12, 2026
3 min read
U.S. Pseudorabies Cases Trigger Cross-Border Trade Restrictions and Heightened Biosecurity Measures
The recent detection of pseudorabies in U.S. commercial swine operations is already creating ripple effects across…
By Summer Brown
May 11, 2026
3 min read
ATF Announces Multiple Firearms, Ammunition and Defense Article Regulatory Updates
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) published a series of firearms, ammunition, explosives…
By Summer Brown
May 8, 2026
3 min read
USDA Proposes Changes to Nectarine Grading Standards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing updates to the United States Standards for Grades…
By Summer Brown
May 8, 2026
1 min read
Court Rules Section 122 Import Surcharge Unlawful; Refund Questions Now Emerge
The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) has ruled that Proclamation No. 11012 — the 10%…
By Summer Brown
May 8, 2026
4 min read
Notice of Technical Corrections to HTSUS for Section 232 Metals Tariffs
Updated: May 12CBP Adds Updated ACE Monitoring Reports On May 6, 2026, CBP issued CSMS #68554727…
By Summer Brown
May 5, 2026
3 min read
Canada Announces $1.5 Billion Support Package for Steel, Aluminum, and Copper Sectors
The Government of Canada has unveiled a $1.5 billion support package for businesses affected by U.S.…
By Summer Brown
May 5, 2026
3 min read
FDA Moves Toward Real-Time Clinical Trials: What Life Sciences Companies Should Watch
The FDA has announced major steps toward implementing real-time clinical trials, a shift that could modernize…
By Summer Brown
May 4, 2026
3 min read
The FDA’s New Era of Cosmetics Oversight: What Importers and Compliance Teams Must Know
For decades, the U.S. cosmetics industry operated under a regulatory framework largely unchanged since 1938. That…
By Summer Brown
May 5, 2026
7 min read
U.S. Signals Major Reset for AGOA Ahead of 2026 Expiration
The Office of the United States Trade Representative is requesting public comments to inform recommendations to Congress on…
By Summer Brown
May 4, 2026
2 min read
CAPE Progress Update
UPDATED May 11CAPE portal live — first ACH refunds expected May 12 CBP launched Phase 1…
By Summer Brown
May 11, 2026
3 min read
Canada–Mercosur Trade Agreement Gains Momentum in 2026
What importers should be watching Canada and the Mercosur trade bloc—Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay—are accelerating…
By Summer Brown
May 4, 2026
2 min read
AMS Fee Updates Signal Rising Compliance Costs for Food and Agriculture Importers
New USDA Agricultural Marketing Service rates for 2026–2027 may impact inspection, certification, and grading costs across…
By Summer Brown
May 4, 2026
2 min read
Jones Act Waiver Extended Through August: What Importers Need to Know
CBP Issues Updated Guidance and New Requirements U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has confirmed a 90-day…
By Summer Brown
April 28, 2026
2 min read
Section 301 Hearings Signal Broader Forced Labor Enforcement Beyond China
New hearings and expanded WRO activity point to a global shift in enforcement—importers face layered tariff…
By Summer Brown
April 21, 2026
2 min read
CAPE Is Live in ACE: What Importers Need to Do Now
CBP launches CAPE Phase 1, opening the largest duty refund opportunity to date—but strict requirements and…
By Summer Brown
April 21, 2026
2 min read
CBP Updates ACE Entry Summary Error Dictionary to Reflect CAPE Refund Restrictions
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released an updated version of the ACE Entry Summary…
By Alba
April 21, 2026
3 min read
CPSC eFiling Moves Closer to Mandatory Use
What Importers Should Do Before the July 2026 Implementation Deadline The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission…
By Alba
April 21, 2026
3 min read
ACE Access Now Critical as CBP Launches CAPE Refund Process for IEEPA Duties
ACE Access Now Critical as CBP Launches CAPE Refund Process for IEEPA Duties CBP has released…
By Summer Brown
April 14, 2026
3 min read
EPA Delays PFAS Reporting Start Date to 2027
What Importers Need to Know About the Latest TSCA Update The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)…
By Summer Brown
April 14, 2026
3 min read
USDA Updates Lemon Grading Standards to Define “Seedless”
What Importers and Produce Buyers Need to Know The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service…
By Summer Brown
April 14, 2026
3 min read
Section 232 Tariff Restructuring and Pharmaceutical Import Tariffs
New Section 232 Tariff Framework Takes Effect April 6 A new Presidential Proclamation signed April 2,…
By Summer Brown
April 7, 2026
3 min read
TSCA Section 8(d) Reporting Deadline Extended to May 2026
EPA Extends Deadline for Health and Safety Data Submissions The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has…
By Summer Brown
April 7, 2026
1 min read
TTB Fact Sheets: A Quick Compliance Resource for Alcohol Importers
For companies importing alcohol into the U.S., labeling, classification, and tax requirements require precision. The Alcohol and…
By Summer Brown
April 7, 2026
2 min read
2026 U.S.–Australia Tariff Rate Quotas Set: What Importers Need to Know About Volume Limits and Duty Exposure
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has published the 2026 tariff-rate quota (TRQ) limits…
By Summer Brown
April 6, 2026
3 min read
IEEPA Refund Eligibility Expands: Brazil and India Now Included in Court Order
The scope of IEEPA duty refunds just widened again. In a March 20, 2026 order, the U.S.…
By Summer Brown
March 31, 2026
2 min read
New Risk Emerging: Importers Face Potential Class Actions Over IEEPA Cost Pass-Through
IEEPA Refund Fallout: Consumer Class Actions Targeting Importers A second wave of litigation is forming downstream…
By Summer Brown
March 31, 2026
2 min read
CBP’s CAPE Refund System Nears Launch: What Importers Must Do Now to Receive IEEPA Refunds
The agency’s new automated system — CAPE (Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries) — is now targeting a mid-April…
By Summer Brown
March 31, 2026
3 min read
FMC Rejects Faster Ocean Rate Hikes: What Shippers Need to Know About Pricing Rules
FMC Denies Ocean Carrier Requests to Accelerate Surcharge Implementation The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has rejected requests from…
By Summer Brown
March 31, 2026
3 min read
IEEPA Duties: Court Expands Refund Eligibility to All Entries—What Importers Need to Do Now
Court ruling broadens refund scope to include unliquidated, liquidated, and final entries—putting immediate pressure on importers…
By Summer Brown
March 31, 2026
4 min read
U.S. Extends National Emergency on Trade Deficits—What Importers Should Know
The U.S. government has officially extended the national emergency tied to trade practices contributing to large…
By Summer Brown
March 31, 2026
4 min read
TTB Urges Importers to Delay Q1 2026 CBMA Refund Claims Due to Data Errors
Importers advised to pause filings as ACE data discrepancies impact CBMA claims accuracy The Alcohol and…
By Summer Brown
March 31, 2026
3 min read
FDA Announces FY 2026 OTC Monograph Drug Facility Fee Rates
What manufacturers and importers of OTC products need to know now The U.S. Food and Drug…
By Summer Brown
March 24, 2026
3 min read
FDA Issues Guidance on QTc Interval Information in Drug Labeling
New guidance standardizes how cardiac risk data should be evaluated and presented in prescription drug labeling…
By Summer Brown
March 24, 2026
3 min read
FDA Signals Shift in Drug Development Testing Methods
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a draft guidance outlining the use of…
By Summer Brown
March 24, 2026
2 min read
IEEPA Tariff Refund Process Update: CBP Developing ACE-Based Solution
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has provided an update to the U.S. Court of International…
By Summer Brown
March 17, 2026
2 min read
FDA Launches New Adverse Event Monitoring System (AEMS): What Importers and Manufacturers Need to Know
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a new unified platform designed to modernize…
By Summer Brown
March 17, 2026
5 min read
FDA Issues Final Guidance on Medical Devices with Indications Associated with Weight Loss
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued final guidance titled Medical Devices with Indications Associated…
By Summer Brown
March 17, 2026
3 min read
USTR Launches New Section 301 Investigations Targeting Forced Labor and Global Manufacturing Overcapacity
Reviews could lead to tariffs or trade restrictions affecting dozens of economies The Office of the…
By Summer Brown
March 16, 2026
3 min read
USDA Updates Maturity Requirements for South Florida Avocados
Beta avocado variety may now ship earlier as USDA adjusts federal maturity schedule The U.S. Department…
By Summer Brown
March 7, 2026
4 min read
USDA Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing Program: What Importers Need to Know
USDA updates and administration of the Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota (TRQ) Import Licensing Program continue to shape…
By Summer Brown
March 7, 2026
4 min read
FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Responding to Form 483 Observations Following Drug CGMP Inspections
The FDA released draft guidance outlining how pharmaceutical manufacturers should respond to Form 483 observations issued…
By Summer Brown
March 7, 2026
3 min read
FDA Finalizes Transition to a 12-Digit National Drug Code Format: What Importers and Pharmaceutical Supply Chains Should Know
New FDA rule standardizes the National Drug Code structure and will convert existing 10-digit identifiers to…
By Summer Brown
March 7, 2026
5 min read
Tariff Refund Update: CBP Plans Process for IEEPA Duty Refunds
U.S. Customs and Border Protection outlines system to issue refunds for invalidated IEEPA tariffs U.S. Customs…
By Summer Brown
March 7, 2026
3 min read
FDA Issues Draft Q&A Guidance on Food Traceability Rule: What Importers and Supply Chain Operators Should Know
New Clarifications on FSMA Section 204 Requirements for High-Risk Foods The U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
By Summer Brown
March 3, 2026
3 min read
USDA Signals Potential Mainland Market Access for Taiwan Pineapples
Proposed APHIS Revision Could Reshape Fresh Produce Sourcing and Phytosanitary Compliance Requirements The U.S. Department of…
By Summer Brown
March 3, 2026
2 min read
USDA Evaluates Market Access for Sardinian Globe Artichokes
APHIS Publishes Pest Risk Analysis Signaling Potential Approval of New Mediterranean Produce Import Pathway The U.S.…
By Summer Brown
March 3, 2026
2 min read
TTB Compliance Presentations: What Alcohol Importers Need to Know About Labeling, Excise Tax & Regulatory Requirements
How TTB guidance impacts alcohol importers, distributors, and compliance teams The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and…
By Summer Brown
March 3, 2026
4 min read
FDA Establishes Produce Regulatory Program Standards to Strengthen U.S. Produce Safety Oversight
New framework enhances state inspection programs under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) The U.S.…
By Summer Brown
March 3, 2026
2 min read
FDA Releases New and Revised Draft Product-Specific Guidances for Generic Drugs
Regulatory Updates on Bioequivalence Requirements, ANDA Development, and Pharmaceutical Import Compliance The U.S. Food and Drug…
By Summer Brown
March 2, 2026
3 min read
USDA Withdraws Cotton Import Assessment Rate Change: Previous Rates Remain in Effect
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), has withdrawn the direct…
By Summer Brown
March 2, 2026
3 min read
Shipping Disruptions Risk Rising After Warnings in the Strait of Hormuz
Geopolitical tensions prompt caution for global energy shipments and maritime operators On February 28, 2026, vessels…
By Summer Brown
March 2, 2026
2 min read
U.S. Eliminates Tariffs on Brazilian Aircraft Imports
Duty-Free Access Expected to Strengthen Aerospace Trade and Market Competition The United States has eliminated the…
By Summer Brown
March 2, 2026
2 min read
Tariff Regime Change: IEEPA Duties End, Section 122 Surcharge Takes Effect
The Supreme Court has invalidated IEEPA tariff authority. CBP has confirmed all IEEPA duty collection ceases…
By Summer Brown
February 24, 2026
7 min read
USMCA: Section 122 Exemption & Upcoming Joint Review
USMCA Exemption Under Section 122 The February 20, 2026 Presidential Proclamation imposing a temporary import surcharge…
By Summer Brown
February 24, 2026
2 min read
FDA Revokes Mutual Recognition Regulations for Pharmaceutical GMP: What Importers Should Know
Regulatory update removes outdated U.S.–EU inspection framework while maintaining current international cooperation practices The U.S. Food…
By Summer Brown
February 24, 2026
2 min read
Industry Seeks Federal Clarification on Metal Content Calculations for Section 232 Derivative Tariffs
IAAEI requests guidance from BIS to address compliance uncertainty surrounding aluminum, copper, and steel content valuation.…
By Summer Brown
February 23, 2026
3 min read
FDA Publishes Updated Guidance on Certification Process for Designated Medical Gases
What manufacturers, importers, and distributors need to know about the new FDA certification framework now in…
By Summer Brown
February 23, 2026
3 min read
Supreme Court Rules on IEEPA Tariff Authority
U.S. Supreme Court limits presidential tariff authority under emergency powers, creating uncertainty for importers while CBP…
By Summer Brown
February 20, 2026
2 min read
MoCRA Cosmetic Facility Registration Renewal: FDA Updates Portal and What Companies Must Do Now
New FDA portal features and reminders aim to help facilities meet MoCRA registration renewal deadlines. What…
By Alba
February 16, 2026
3 min read
FDA Launches Safety Assessment of BHA: What Importers and Food Companies Should Know
FDA begins a comprehensive review of a widely used food preservative as part of its broader…
By Summer Brown
February 16, 2026
3 min read
U.S.–Bangladesh Trade Framework: What Importers Should Know About the 19% Tariff
The United States and Bangladesh announced a trade framework establishing a proposed 19% tariff structure and…
By Summer Brown
February 16, 2026
3 min read
EPA Proposes Update to Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products (TSCA Title VI)
What importers and suppliers of composite wood products should know about EPA’s proposed standards update. The…
By Summer Brown
February 13, 2026
3 min read
USDA National Organic Program 2026 Sunset Review: Which Substances Were Renewed and What Does It Mean for Organic Compliance?
USDA extends National List substance approvals through 2031 following required five-year review The U.S. Department of…
By Summer Brown
February 13, 2026
4 min read
CPSC Publishes Updated HTS List Ahead of 2026 eFiling Certificate Requirement
New 600+ HTS codes identified to support upcoming electronic certificate filing at entry The U.S. Consumer…
By Summer Brown
February 10, 2026
2 min read
U.S. Eliminates the Additional 25% Duty on Products of India Tied to Russian Oil — Effective February 7, 2026
A White House Executive Order terminates HTS Chapter 99 headings tied to the August 2025 action…
By Summer Brown
February 10, 2026
3 min read
AGOA and Haiti HOPE/HELP Programs Renewed — Are You Eligible for Retroactive Duty Refunds?
Preferential trade programs restored through December 31, 2026, with refund opportunities for entries filed during the…
By Summer Brown
February 10, 2026
2 min read
FSIS 2026 Inspection and Export Fees — Are Your Service Costs Changing This Year?
What is FSIS changing for inspection and export service fees in 2026? USDA’s Food Safety and…
By Summer Brown
February 10, 2026
2 min read
Can Foods With Natural Dyes Claim “No Artificial Colors”? FDA’s New Approach Explained for Importers
NFDA allows more flexibility for “No Artificial Colors” claims — with conditions. The U.S. Food and Drug…
By Summer Brown
February 10, 2026
5 min read
New Argentine Beef Quota for 2026 Opens a Narrow Import Window — Here’s What Matters
One-time emergency TRQ creates limited duty opportunity for beef lean trimmings — but quota timing will…
By Summer Brown
February 9, 2026
3 min read
Treasury FX Report Flags Currency Practices — and Signals Potential Trade Enforcement Paths
No currency manipulators designated, but Treasury warns tariff tools and Section 301 actions remain on the…
By Summer Brown
February 9, 2026
3 min read
FDA’s Human Foods Program 2026 Priorities
What Importers Need to Know and Act On The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has just…
By Summer Brown
February 2, 2026
4 min read
EPA Proposes Updates to FOIA Regulations
What the Proposed Changes Could Mean for Importers and Regulated Companies The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…
By Summer Brown
February 2, 2026
3 min read
International Sanitary and Phytosanitary Standards: What Importers Should Be Watching
What global food, agriculture, and plant health standards under development could mean for future import requirements…
By Summer Brown
February 2, 2026
2 min read
CBP Launches Revamped Forced Labor Website with Enhanced UFLPA Enforcement Dashboard for 2026
How the 2026 UFLPA Dashboard Update Impacts Importers and Supply Chains U.S. Customs and Border Protection…
By Summer Brown
February 2, 2026
3 min read
Deadline Extended – FDA Seeks Public Input on Gluten Labeling and Cross-Contact in Packaged Foods
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting public input on labeling and preventing cross-contact of…
By Summer Brown
March 21, 2026
2 min read
FDA Releases Draft Guidance on Records Access Authority for Cosmetics
What cosmetic manufacturers and processors should understand about FDA’s records access authority under MoCRA The U.S. Food…
By Summer Brown
January 26, 2026
3 min read
FDA ImportShield Program Strengthens Oversight at U.S. Ports of Entry
The FDA’s ImportShield Program centralizes entry reviews across all U.S. ports, improving consistency, speed, and risk…
By Summer Brown
January 26, 2026
2 min read
President Trump Warns of Potential 100% Tariff on Canadian Goods Tied to China Trade Deal
A new statement signals possible escalation in U.S.–Canada trade policy—importers should stay alert for official action…
By Summer Brown
January 26, 2026
2 min read
U.S.–Denmark–Greenland Geopolitical Tensions & Trade Implications
Escalating political pressure may introduce new tariff risk for EU–U.S. supply chains. Recent U.S. political rhetoric…
By Summer Brown
January 19, 2026
4 min read
APHIS Leadership Changes and Why this Matter for Importers
USDA confirms continuity at APHIS—supporting predictable clearance and stable compliance expectations for regulated imports. The U.S.…
By Summer Brown
January 19, 2026
3 min read
Important Updates from CITES CoP20
New Species Requirements Begin March 5, 2026 Adopted by the 20th Conference of the Parties to…
By Summer Brown
January 19, 2026
4 min read
What Life Sciences Importers Need to Know About Recent FDA and EMA Initiatives on AI and Clinical Trials
Steering Through Regulatory Change The life sciences industry is evolving quickly, affected by new technologies and…
By Summer Brown
January 19, 2026
3 min read
Update from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
CFIA Updates Certificate Requirements for Meat/Poultry Containing Products The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated…
By Summer Brown
January 16, 2026
2 min read
What Alcohol Importers Need to Know – TTB Compliance and Tax Reporting Deadlines
TTB Compliance & Tax Deadlines Getting approved by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is…
By Summer Brown
January 16, 2026
2 min read
CBMA Import Refunds: Q4 Filing Is Now Open in myTTB
Importers can now file for assigned CBMA tax benefits on eligible Q4 entries. If you import…
By Summer Brown
January 16, 2026
2 min read
U.S. House Approves Extension of Africa Trade Program — Bill Heads to Senate
AGOA Extension Update The U.S. House of Representatives has approved legislation to extend the African Growth and…
By Summer Brown
January 16, 2026
2 min read
New U.S. Action on Semiconductor Imports – Effective January 15, 2026
Semiconductors, Equipment, and Downstream Goods May Face New duties and Scrutiny The White House has issued…
By Summer Brown
January 15, 2026
2 min read
CBP Launches Forced Labor Portal and Training Webinars — What Importers Need to Know
CBP Announcement & Training CBP has announced the upcoming launch of its Forced Labor Portal, along…
By Summer Brown
January 12, 2026
4 min read
Upcoming Town Hall for Medical Device Importers
FDA to Discuss Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) – Risk and Design and Development The U.S.…
By Summer Brown
January 12, 2026
2 min read
FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Update: What Food Industry Businesses Need to Know
GAO report outlines the FDA’s next steps for food safety compliance, traceability, and FSMA regulations impacting…
By Summer Brown
January 12, 2026
2 min read
CBP Issues Quota Bulletin 26-106 for 2026 Peru TPA Agricultural Imports
2026 Tariff-rate Quota Guidance for Agricultural Products Eligible Under the Peru Trade Promotion Agreement U.S. Customs…
By Summer Brown
January 12, 2026
2 min read
FDA Report Raises Questions About PFAS in Imported Cosmetic Products
Key FDA Findings on PFAS That Cosmetic Importers Should Understand The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has…
By Summer Brown
January 6, 2026
2 min read
EPA Draft Guidance Updates Pesticide Labeling & Amendment Pathways
Proposed changes to notifications and minor formulation amendments could impact import documentation, labeling timelines, and port…
By Summer Brown
January 5, 2026
2 min read
Reduced Cotton Fees Ahead for U.S. Apparel Importers, Effective March 1, 2026
What Apparel Importers Need to Know About the 2026 Cotton Fee Reduction The U.S. Department of…
By Summer Brown
January 2, 2026
1 min read
Beef Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) Modification
Federal Register Notice Announces Minor Reallocation to Establish U.K.-Specific Quota U.S. Customs and trade authorities have…
By Summer Brown
January 2, 2026
1 min read
FDA’s Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP) Application Portal is Open
What Food Importers Need to Know for FY 2027 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has opened the…
By Summer Brown
January 2, 2026
2 min read
Federal Register Notice Regarding Electronic Refunds
What Importers Must Do Before February 6 to Receive Electronic Refunds U.S. Customs and Border Protection…
By Summer Brown
January 2, 2026
3 min read
CBP IEEPA Tariff Fact Sheet and Ongoing Trade Support, 2026 PMS Dates – 38
CBP IEEPA Tariff Fact Sheet U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released a fact sheet…
By Alba
December 29, 2025
3 min read
Correct Unit of Measurement Use on Air Waybills and Bills of Lading
To prevent any delays in customs clearance for imported products, it is crucial that the proper…
By Alba
December 29, 2025
1 min read
USTR Takes Section 301 Action on Chinese Semiconductor Imports
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has issued afinal action under Section 301…
By Alba
December 26, 2025
2 min read
National Organic Standards Board’s (NOSB) Rescheduled Fall 2025 Public Meeting
The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) has rescheduled its Fall 2025 public meeting, which will now…
By Alba
December 24, 2025
1 min read
USTR Publishes 2026 Trade Surplus Determination for Sugar & Syrup Goods
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has published its annual determination of trade…
By Alba
December 23, 2025
1 min read
FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Mandatory Cosmetics Recalls (MoCRA)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a draft guidance titled “Questions and Answers…
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December 23, 2025
1 min read
FDA Final Guidance on Real-World Evidence (RWE) for Medical Devices
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the availability of a final guidance titled…
By Alba
December 23, 2025
1 min read
Potential Changes to USDA Requirements for Refined Sugar Imports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public comments…
By Alba
December 16, 2025
1 min read
US-South Korea Tariff Adjustments – 37
The United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) issued a Joint Fact Sheet recently, announcing…
By Alba
December 8, 2025
3 min read
CES Exam Fee Update, ISPM 15 Hyphen Requirement, Changing Standards for Rice and OJ, ENDS Device Misclassifications, Update to Asbestos Testing Methods in Cosmetic Products
We’d like to provide you with a roundup of additional news outside of the tariff updates…
By Alba
December 4, 2025
6 min read
USTR Extends Section 301 China Tariff Exclusions Through November 2026 – 36
The US Trade Representative (USTR) has officially extended 178 product-specific tariff exclusions under the Section 301…
By Alba
December 1, 2025
1 min read
Tariffs on Brazilian Products Slashed – 35
The Trump Administration has just announced the removal of tariffs on products from Brazil, including beef,…
By Alba
November 21, 2025
2 min read
US/Japan Expand Organic Trade Opportunities, Framework Agreement with Switzerland and Liechtenstein – 34
US and Japan Expand Organic Trade Opportunities Effective October 1st, 2025, the United States and Japan…
By Alba
November 20, 2025
2 min read
Trump Signs EO Removing Reciprocal Tariffs on New Products Effective 12:01am ET Nov 13 – 33
President Trump has signed a new Executive Order (EO) that further modifies the scope of products…
By Alba
November 15, 2025
2 min read
New Trade Agreement Frameworks with Four Latin American Countries Announced – 32
Yesterday, Thursday November 13th, the Trump Administration announced new frameworks for trade deals for certain products…
By Alba
November 14, 2025
2 min read
Importing biological specimens for clinical laboratory or for basic scientific research
Recently, the FDA clarified regulation around the importation of biological specimens used in clinical laboratory testing…
By Alba
November 13, 2025
2 min read
EO Issued for China Tariff Deal – 31
The White House has issued the executive orders confirming the previously announced adjustments to the fentanyl-related…
By Alba
November 5, 2025
3 min read
Update on China/US Trade Deal – 30
Over the weekend, the White House released a fact sheet to supplement the announcement by Presidents Trump…
By Alba
November 3, 2025
2 min read
IEEPA Tariffs – Supreme Court Review Information
The Supreme Court will begin reviewing challenges to the IEEPA-based tariffs on November 5th, 2025 –…
By Alba
October 31, 2025
1 min read
Latest on China/US Trade Deal – 39
President Trump and China’s President Xi met in South Korea earlier today, with trade and tariffs…
By Alba
October 30, 2025
1 min read
Reciprocal Tariff News – Big Tariff Shifts and New Opportunities ex Asia – 28
President Trump is in Asia this week meeting with several regional leaders, and we expect updates…
By Alba
October 27, 2025
6 min read
Potential Increased Tariff on Chinese Goods – 27
Yesterday, President Trump announced via Truth Social that the United States will impose 100% tariffs on…
By Alba
October 11, 2025
1 min read
Port Call Vessel Fees, Confirmation of Tariffs on Furniture, Wood, and Trucks, Delay on Pharma Tariff, ACE Portal Update – 26
We’d like to share the latest industry news around tariffs and trade with you: We will…
By Alba
October 7, 2025
3 min read
Details on Government Shutdown as it Relates to Trade – 25
Unfortunately, there hasn’t been any movement in the negotiations to reopen the government. We continue to…
By Alba
October 5, 2025
2 min read
Details on Government Shutdown as it Relates to Trade – 24
As the U.S. government shutdown continues, Alba is closely monitoring developments with US Customs and Border…
By Alba
October 1, 2025
2 min read
Commerce Dept. Launches Section 232 Investigation Into Some Medical Imports
The US Department of Commerce has launched a Section 232 national security investigation into certain medical product…
By Alba
September 30, 2025
1 min read
Effects on PGAs if the Government Shuts Down – 23
With Congress at an impasse over spending, there is the potential for funds to run out…
By Alba
September 30, 2025
1 min read
Additional Tariffs on Pharma, Furniture, and Heavy Trucks – 22
We have some industry updates that we wanted to share with you. Yesterday evening, President Trump…
By Alba
September 26, 2025
1 min read
Alba Update: Storm in SE Asia, Fees for Chinese-Built Ships, CBP Enforcement on Manifest Filings, Cargo Theft Investigation
Super Typhoon Ragasa Production and transportation operations in SE Asia have been affected by Super Typhoon…
By Alba
September 24, 2025
3 min read
Suspension of Investigation for AD/CVD for Mexican Sugar
The U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) have both determined that…
By Alba
September 19, 2025
2 min read
Call for Comments on USMCA, Plus India Tariffs, CBP Online Bill Pay, eFiling
USMCA – Call for Comments The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) is inviting public…
By Alba
September 18, 2025
3 min read
50% Tariff on India, Possible Tariffs on Furniture, Potential Relief on Some Indonesian Products – 21
Tariffs on Products From India Top 50% At 0:01am ET yesterday, August 27th, the additional 25%…
By Alba
August 28, 2025
3 min read
USDA Updates Grain Inspection & Weighing Fees
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of USDA published the annual notice setting rates for grain inspection…
By Alba
August 25, 2025
2 min read
Update on Tariffs: US-EU Framework Agreement – 20
More details of the new framework for trade between the US and the EU are now…
By Alba
August 22, 2025
2 min read
CBP Guidance on Section 232 Additional Aluminum and Steel Derivative Tariffs Inclusion Products
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has communicated updates impacting aluminum and steel derivative imports under…
By Alba
August 18, 2025
2 min read
Current Tariffs on China-Origin Goods Extended for 90 More Days – 19
President Trump has signed an Executive Order to delay additional tariffs on Chinese imports for another…
By Alba
August 12, 2025
2 min read
FDA Proposes 30-Month Extension for Food Traceability Rule Compliance
In a move that could be positive for food and ingredient importers, the U.S. Food and…
By Alba
August 11, 2025
1 min read
Additional Tariff on India Plus Updated FAQ – 18
President Trump has issued an Executive Order expanding trade measures against Russia, the primary impact of…
By Alba
August 6, 2025
3 min read
The Latest on Tariffs
Just in case you needed additional confirmation that inspections and enforcement activities around regulatory compliance will…
By Alba
August 5, 2025
1 min read
Updated Reciprocal Rates Issued – 17
The Trump Administration issued updated reciprocal tariff rates yesterday that will take effect as of August…
By Alba
August 1, 2025
3 min read
FDA User Fees for FY 2026
The FDA has released its finalized user fee rates for Fiscal Year 2026, with notable updates…
By Alba
July 31, 2025
1 min read
Update on Tariffs: Brazil, India, Copper, and De Minimis Updates – 16
A number of tariff communications were issued today – here we summarize the latest: Brazil-Specific Tariff…
By Alba
July 30, 2025
3 min read
Tariff Deadline Approaching Plus Additional Industry Updates – 15
The latest country-specific tariff deadline is Friday, August 1st, so we wanted to bring you a…
By Alba
July 29, 2025
3 min read
Customs Cracks Down on Massive $400M Duty-Evasion Scheme
You may have seen the above headline in the news. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP)…
By Alba
September 11, 2025
2 min read
Deal with Japan, Section 301 Exclusion Extension, Annex II Updated
Trade Agreement between the US and Japan The Trump Administration has issued an Executive Order confirming…
By Alba
September 9, 2025
3 min read
US Ends Tomato Trade Agreement with Mexico-Effective July 14th
next week will see a 20.91% antidumping duty applied to most tomato imports from Mexico –…
By Alba
July 10, 2025
1 min read
Update on Tariffs: 90-Day Reciprocal Tariff Deadline Next Week Plus Other News – 14
With the reciprocal tariff deadline of July 9th approaching next week, and lots of other news…
By Alba
July 2, 2025
4 min read
TTB Switching to Electronic Payment for All Federal Receipts and Disbursements
An update from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) recently communicated Executive Order 14247…
By Alba
July 1, 2025
1 min read
New FDA Compliance Program Updates Related to Sesame Ingredient and Labelling Guidelines
The US FDA has issued a major update to its Compliance Program 7321.005, now titled: “General…
By Alba
June 26, 2025
2 min read
Section 232 Aluminum Country of Origin Identification or 200% Duty
Back on May 30th, the President announced Section 232 Steel and Aluminum tariffs will be raised…
By Alba
June 23, 2025
2 min read
Rare Earth Materials’ Mining Could Leverage Forced Labor – How Can You Tell?
A newly released investigative report has intensified scrutiny on Western companies sourcing from China’s Xinjiang Uyghur…
By Alba
June 16, 2025
2 min read
Latest Status After Recent News from Trump Administration – 13
We wanted to bring you the latest status for tariffs after a number of news headlines…
By Alba
June 15, 2025
3 min read
What Is The First Sale Rule and Could You Benefit?
Tariff volatility is complicating international commerce and increasing landed costs for importers. Those who re-export products…
By Alba
June 9, 2025
3 min read
FDA Updates Could Impact Small Businesses Seeking Fee Waivers
The FDA has announced a proposed update to its information collection process, now under review by…
By Alba
June 9, 2025
1 min read
Permanent Injunction of the IEEPA Tariffs Stayed, In-Transit Exclusion, Section 301 and 232 Updates – 12
We have a number of topics to update you about regarding tariffs – here are the…
By Alba
June 2, 2025
4 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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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 Alba
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
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AMENDMENTS TO THE HARMONIZED TARIFF EFFECTIVE 1-1-2022
The World Customs Organization has published its…
By Joe DeSilvestri
December 3, 2021
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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“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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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‘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
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TARIFF REVIEW
A New Year is a suitable time to remind everyone to review and validate the harmonized…
By Joe DeSilvestri
December 30, 2021
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
June 2, 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
1 min read
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
1 min read
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
1 min read
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
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
November 30, 2022
1 min read
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
1 min read
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
1 min read
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
1 min read
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
1 min read
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
1 min read
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
1 min read
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
1 min read
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
1 min read
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
1 min read
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
1 min read
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
1 min read
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
1 min read
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
1 min read
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
1 min read
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
1 min read
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
1 min read
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
1 min read
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
1 min read
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
1 min read
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
1 min read
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
4 min read
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
1 min read
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
1 min read
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
1 min read
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
1 min read
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
1 min read
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
1 min read
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
1 min read
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
1 min read
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
1 min read
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
1 min read
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
1 min read
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
3 min read
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
1 min read
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
2 min read
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
1 min read
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
1 min read
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
1 min read
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
1 min read
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
1 min read