In the June 22 issue of the CBP Customs Bulletin (Vol. 50, No. 25) (here), CBP published notices that propose to revoke or modify rulings and similar treatment for the tariff classification of hospital tops and shorts, and plant movers.
A listing of recent antidumping and countervailing duty messages from the Commerce Department posted to CBP's website June 23, along with the case number(s) and CBP message number, is provided below. The messages are available by searching for the listed CBP message number at http://adcvd.cbp.dhs.gov/adcvdweb.
A listing of recent antidumping and countervailing duty messages from the Commerce Department posted to CBP's website June 22, along with the case number(s) and CBP message number, is provided below. The messages are available by searching for the listed CBP message number at http://adcvd.cbp.dhs.gov/adcvdweb.
In the June 22 issue of the Customs Bulletin (Vol. 50, No. 25) (here), CBP issued a notice on its receipt of a "Lever-Rule" protection application from Fidia for "certain pharmaceutical preparations for treatment of bone joint disorders that bear the following Fidia trademark: 'HYALGAN.'" Fidia would like CBP to stop importation of the company's pharmaceutical preparations intended for sale in countries outside the U.S., known as gray market products. CBP will grant such protection, which is known as Lever-Rule protection, if it finds the parts are physically and materially different from the products intended for sale in the U.S.
In the June 22 issue of the CBP Customs Bulletin (Vol. 50, No. 25) (here), CBP published notices that propose to revoke or modify rulings and similar treatment for the tariff classification of non-structural laminated fiberboard ceiling, wall and flooring panels, and plastic rainwear.
CBP confirmed that it is developing plans for a new office for e-commerce issues (see 1606220022). "At this time, CBP is in the planning stages and looks to consult with key industry stakeholders" within the "planning and development process, where timelines will be considered," a CBP spokeswoman said.
Use of ACE for electronic filing continues to steadily increase, a good sign ahead of the planned July 23 mandatory use date for the vast majority of electronic filings, CBP said in a news release (here). "More than 95 percent of all cargo imported into the United States was processed electronically in ACE" as of June 17, the agency said. CBP Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske commended CBP and the Food and Drug Administration for the recent required switch to ACE for FDA entries and entry summaries under entry types 01, 03, 06, 11, 23, 51 and 52 (see 1606160012). “CBP is very pleased with the results of our mandatory ACE transitions to date, including our most recent transition on June 15th," he said. "To ensure trade filers were prepared for this transition, CBP and FDA worked closely to conduct a series of trade filing exercises to iron out any FDA filing issues in advance of June 15th.” The next mandatory use date, July 23, is a major one, with the most remaining entry types -- including those involving quotas (see 1606060019) -- transitioning to ACE.
A listing of recent antidumping and countervailing duty messages from the Commerce Department posted to CBP's website June 21, along with the case number(s) and CBP message number, is provided below. The messages are available by searching for the listed CBP message number at http://adcvd.cbp.dhs.gov/adcvdweb.
CBP released the June 22 Customs Bulletin (Vol. 50, No. 25), which contains the following ruling actions (here):
CBP plans to create an office dedicated to e-commerce, agency officials told Toy Industry Association CEO Steve Pasierb during a recent meeting with CBP leadership, the TIA said in a news release (here). CBP "indicated it would reach out to TIA to participate as strategic partners in its development," TIA said. CBP didn't immediately comment. CBP should consider ways to improve efficiency within the import inspection process, Pasierb told CBP Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske. "TIA representatives highlighted the significant delays and costs associated with inspections and requested CBP continue to look for efficiencies in the inspection process and improve communication with importers, especially during peak holiday shipping season," TIA said. Pasierb also raised issues with trusted trader programs and possible options for smaller TIA members to "lower their import 'risk profiles,'" TIA said. While such programs "are designed to expedite the import process and decrease the frequency and lengths of examinations, some 'trusted traders' have been subject to unreasonable delays and inspections," the group said.