U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued an administrative message to remind ABI filers that full ABI edits for FDA prior notice (PN) data go into effect on May 13, 2004.
International Trade Data System (ITDS) sources have stated that eight government agencies are ready to begin making preparations for using the International Trade Data System (ITDS). In addition to these "Tier 1" agencies, an additional 15 "Tier 2" agencies have agreed to participate in ITDS.
1 The ITA states that the China-wide rate applies to all entries of subject merchandise except for entries from exporters/producers that are identified individually above.
On March 4, 2004, the Senate passed its version of H.R. 1047, the "Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 2003."
On April 1, 2004, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a first set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and responses regarding the mandatory advance electronic information requirements for inbound air cargo.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a notice announcing that the following Customs broker licenses, as well as any and all related permits, have been cancelled due to the death of the broker:
The World Customs Organization (WCO) has issued an amending supplement (No. 4, dated August 2003) to the Harmonized System Explanatory Notes (ENs). (Although not binding on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the ENs are followed by CBP whenever possible.)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a notice announcing that it is reopening through May 14, 2004 the comment period for its interim final rule on the registration of foreign food facilities.
On April 2, 2004, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued its third version of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and responses regarding the inbound portion of its final rule requiring the advance electronic presentation of information pertaining to cargo (sea, air, rail, or truck) prior to its being brought into, or sent from, the U.S.
The International Trade Administration (ITA) has issued a notice stating that it has postponed the preliminary antidumping (AD) duty determination on hand trucks and certain parts thereof from China until no later than May 17, 2004 (from April 21, 2004).