Published by Ana on 28 Aug 2009
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| Attachment(s): http://apps.cbp.gov/csms/docs/17686_132725359/End_of_Delcaration_of_First_Sale.pdf
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Published by Ana on 27 Aug 2009
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| Your facility was registered with the FDA Food Facility Registration database, as required by The Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002. It is critical that all of the information on each facility in the Food Facility Registration database be current. Under FDA regulations, registration information is required to be updated within 60 days of a change.
Updated information is more important than ever. This fall, FDA will be launching a new system, the Reportable Food Registry, which will help the Agency manage and contain foodborne illness outbreaks more efficiently. The Food Facility Registration database and the Reportable Food Registry are designed to work together to enable close collaboration between FDA and the food industry. The contact information for the system must be up to date, so we are asking that you take a moment to update your registration information. Updating your information is easy. You can do this by using Form 3537, available online at www.access.fda.gov. There is no fee for registration or updates to a registration. If you have any questions, an online registration Help Desk is available on business days from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (EST). Call (800) 216-7331. Outside the U.S., call (301) 575-0156. We encourage you to update your information as soon as possible. Thank you for working with us to improve the safety of the food supply. |
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Published by Ana on 26 Aug 2009
Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:51:01 -0500
Automated Broker Interface
A Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) and Duty Preference Programs table is now posted at the following link:
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/trade_programs/international_agreements/merchandise_fee/.
This table highlights how MPF is treated by the various duty preference programs. In some cases, a duty preference program claim entitles an importer to an MPF exemption on that entry line.
Please note that an importer may use a Special Program Indicator (SPI) to claim an MPF exemption on unconditionally free goods. A good with a General column duty rate of Free will not have an SPI indicator in the Special column of the HTSUS, because no claim for duty preference is needed. However, the SPI can still be used on the entry summary line to claim the MPF exemption. The good must meet the appropriate rule of origin and all other requirements of the duty preference program being claimed in order to qualify for the MPF exemption.
Questions regarding this message should be directed to Mr. Seth Mazze, International Coordination Branch, at seth.mazze@dhs.gov.
Published by Ana on 26 Aug 2009
Please be advised that the Harmonized Tariff Schedule can be accessed via the ITC web site using the following url:
http://hts.usitc.gov/
Published by Ana on 26 Aug 2009
USDA to Hold Meetings on Wood Packaging Material Used in Domestic Commerce
The Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has announced four meetings to discuss mitigation measures that could be applied to wood packaging material (e.g., crates, dunnage, wooden spools, pallets, packing blocks) used in domestic commerce to decrease the risk of the artificial spread of plant pests such as the emerald ash borer and the Asian longhorned beetle.
World Trade\INTERACTIVE™ is an online international trade information service, published electronically by WorldTrade Interactive, Inc. It is prepared by the law firm of Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. The publisher has taken all reasonable steps to verify the accuracy of the content of this site. However, WorldTrade Interactive, Inc., and Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., shall not be responsible for any errors or omissions.NOTE: Information contained herein is of necessity a summary of complicated and fact-specific issues. It is not intended to convey legal advice, and receipt of it does not constitute or create an attorney-client relationship. Before you act on any information provided in this document, you should seek professional advice regarding its applicability to your specific circumstances.
Published by Ana on 26 Aug 2009
CBP Agriculture Specialists Intercept Scorpion at Miami Airport
(Monday, August 10, 2009)
Miami - U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists intercepted a scorpion on the accompanying luggage of a passenger arriving at Miami International Airport from El Salvador Wednesday.
The scorpion was located on the outside of the bag and found during a baggage inspection. The CBP officer’s hands were inches away from being stung by the venomous critter. The passenger was unaware and
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shocked that the bag he was carrying contained a deadly “hitchhiker.”
The scorpion was then forwarded to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Miami Inspection station to be classified for specific type and how dangerous this particular scorpion might be and then ultimately euthanized.
In mild cases of scorpion stings, the only symptoms may be a mild tingling or burning at the site of the sting but in severe cases, symptoms may include: double vision, difficulty breathing, rapid breathing, breathing cessation, spasm of the larynx, high blood pressure, increased/decreased heart rate, urinary incontinence, muscle spasms, paralysis, restlessness, seizures, muscle stiffness, abdominal cramps and convulsions.
CBP agriculture specialists are the people responsible for making sure those “hitchhikers” don’t make it into the United States.
On a typical day in fiscal year 2008, CBP agricultural specialists intercepted more than 4,125 prohibited animal and plant products including 435 significant agricultural pests at ports of entry. Some recent examples of interceptions by CBP agricultural specialists in Miami include the Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly). An infestation of this pest in the U.S. could cause agricultural and economic losses.
“Our specialists and officers are among the best in the nation, they take great pride and produce significant results in the performance of their duties,” said Harold Woodward, director of Field Operations for Customs and Border Protection in Miami.
Travel Tips: Always check the CBP Web site for the latest information on what kinds of agriculture products you can bring back to the United States from your trip abroad.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation’s borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.
Published by Ana on 26 Aug 2009
Published by Ana on 26 Aug 2009
Correction to message 09-000283
Date: August 7, 2009
To: Automated Broker Interface
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has become aware that some recent revisions to our Import Alerts are not being posted correctly on FDA’s internet website. After further investigation, there are data system difficulties preventing the trade community from viewing the most up-to-date versions of the import alerts. The appropriate parties within FDA are aware of the situation and are working expeditiously to remedy the problem, so we may have the most up-to-date import alerts available for viewing as soon as possible.
If an issue arises wherein there is uncertainty within the trade community as to whether or not a firm and/or product are subject to detention without physical examination as indicated by a particular import alert, please contact your local FDA office for further clarification. The following link provides contact information by region http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/Inspections/IOM/ucm124008.htm.
Published by Ana on 26 Aug 2009
https://ctpat.cbp.dhs.gov/images/videos/Container%20Inspection.wmv
Published by Ana on 26 Aug 2009
Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:58:02 -0500
Automated Broker Interface
Title: Import Alert Listings on FDA Internet Site
Date: August 7, 2009
To: All brokers and importers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has become aware that some recent revisions to our Import Alerts are not being posted correctly on FDA’s internet website. After further investigation, there are data system difficulties preventing the trade community from viewing the most up-to-date versions of the import alerts. The appropriate parties within FDA are aware of the situation and are working expeditiously to remedy the problem, so we may have the most up-to-date import alerts available for viewing as soon as possible.
If an issue arises wherein there is uncertainty within the trade community as to whether or not a firm and/or product are subject to detention without physical examination as indicated by a particular import alert, please contact your local FDA office for further clarification. The following link provides contact information by region:
http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/Inspections/IOM/ucm124008.htm
