AMS Proposes to Allow for Egg Import Requests in ACE

The Agricultural Marketing Service is issuing a proposed rule to allow for electronic filing of shell egg import requests through the CBP Automated Commercial Environment and by email (here). "This rule would streamline the importation process for table eggs, hatching eggs and inedible liquid egg by requiring that applications for inspection be submitted electronically," said the AMS. The proposed rule is meant to comply with President Barack Obama's executive order that called for completion of the International Trade Data System by the end of 2016. Comment on the proposed change are due Aug. 10.