As the U.S. Government shutdown enters its third day CBP will be meeting to determine what functions will be suspended or delayed. Vandegrift is actively monitoring the situation and will provide updates as new information becomes available.
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN UPDATE - FDA OPERATIONS
The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) has just published information regarding FDA operations during the government shutdown.
According to the NCBFAA notice, “FDA import operations will remain operational during the lapse in appropriations. FDA Prior Notice review, entry processing, sampling/examination of high-risk shipments and compliance activities will all continue to function as normal.”
GOVERNMENT TO REOPEN, CBP SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES IF NEEDED
IMPORTANT ACE REPORT REPLACED
GSP SET TO EXPIRE
2018 TRIENNIAL STATUS REPORT AND FEE
MERCHANDISE PROCESSING FEE TO INCREASE IN 2018
COTTON FEE INCREASE
VANDEGRIFT CANADA CLOSED MONDAY, OCTOBER 9
CHANGE TO SOLID WOOD PACKING PENALTY ISSUANCE
CBP recently published CSMS #17-000609 which states that any responsible party with a single documented Wood Packing Material (WPM) violation may be issued a penalty under the regulations. This notice represents a change to the previously stated threshold of five documented violations prior to the issuance of a penalty.
INCREASE IN INSUFFICIENT BOND NOTIFICATIONS
C-TPAT AWARENESS AND RESOURCES
FORMALDEHYDE EMISSION STANDARDS FOR COMPOSITE WOOD PRODUCTS
FOREIGN SUPPLIER VERIFICATION PROGRAM SET TO GO INTO EFFECT
The new Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) will become effective on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. The FSVP is an FDA program that requires importers to verify that their foreign suppliers are producing food in a manner that meets public safety regulations and ensures that the supplier’s food is not adulterated or misbranded with respect to allergen labeling.
RENEE PREDKI JOINS VANDEGRIFT'S DRAWBACK TEAM
Vandegrift is proud to announce the addition of Renee Predki to our growing drawback department. Renee joins the team as the Director of Drawback Operations. She is a strong force in the drawback industry bringing over 26 year of knowledge and experience in managing multi-million dollar recovery programs and trade compliance.