The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an August 2004 version of its Compliance Policy Guide (Guide) on the FDA and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP's) strategy for enforcing the requirements of the interim final rule for submitting prior notice (PN) for imported food after August 12, 2004.
CBP CROSS Rulings
CBP issues binding advance rulings in connection with the importation of merchandise into the United States. They issue the rulings to give the trade community transparency of how CBP will treat a prospective import or carrier transaction. Common rulings include the tariff classification, country of origin, or free trade agreement applicability of merchandise, among other things. These rulings are available in CBP's Customs Rulings Online Search System (CROSS) database.
In the August 4, 2004 issue of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Bulletin (CBPBulletin) (Vol. 38, No. 32), CBP issued notices: (a) revoking or modifying three classification rulings on position sensors, and (b) revoking three classification rulings on moisture meters. CBP states that it is also revoking any treatment it has previously accorded to substantially identical transactions that are contrary to its position in these notices.
Below is a current list of imported commodities that are subject to Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) research and promotion program import fees (also termed taxes or assessments). This list has been compiled from AMS source material:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued an updated version of its frequently asked questions (FAQ) and responses on its final rule requiring, among other things, the advance electronic presentation of information for all modes of inbound transportation.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is preparing to begin the first of three implementation stages for its requirement that advance electronic information be presented for inbound air cargo through its Air Automated Manifest System (AMS).
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued an updated version of its frequently asked questions (FAQ) and responses on its final rule requiring, among other things, the advance electronic presentation of information for inbound vessel cargo.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued an updated version of its frequently asked questions (FAQ) and responses on its final rule requiring, among other things, the advance electronic presentation of information for inbound vessel cargo.
on the Inbound Advance Electronic Cargo
In the August 4, 2004 issue of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Bulletin (CBPBulletin) (Vol. 38, No. 32), CBP issued notices: (a) proposing to modify a classification ruling on certain hospital garments/patient pajamas, and (b) proposing to revoke a classification ruling on certain laser units for barcode scanners. CBP states that it is also proposing to revoke any treatment it has previously accorded to substantially identical transactions that are contrary to its position in these notices.
Census has recently issued its July 2004 AES Newsletter which includes articles on its plans to implement mandatory filing through the Automated Export System (AES) of all exports that require Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) information.