The International Trade Commission (ITC) has recently issued guidance to address confusion regarding entry reporting requirements for LED lights and products containing LEDs. LED products are radiation emitting devices that emit visible radiation and fall under the jurisdiction of the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) per the 21 CFR 1000.3 [...]
Effective November 1st, 2017, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will begin penalizing any documented violations of wood packing materials regulations, eliminating its previous mandate allowing up to five violations prior to taking action. Each violation will result in a penalty and the annual reset of violations has been eliminated. [...]
As a seasoned freight salesman of almost 20 years, clients are often surprised when I discuss preventative supply chain solutions for regulatory compliance (and not just for international transportation). With the launch of their new single portal, the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has begun [...]
As the year winds down, carriers and shippers engage in an annual dance commonly known as the holiday peak season; but in 2017, carriers just haven’t been able to set the pace. After several years of consolidation and vessel sharing planning, carriers believe they finally landed on the framework that [...]
Regulatory import compliance can be stressful, especially when dealing with a partner government agency such as the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Reviews and audits can be complex and difficult to prepare for as new regulations and programs are implemented. The following are three of the most common issues identified [...]
While significant work has been completed in updating the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program, there is still much more to be done. Updates include new Minimum Security Criteria and a new best practices framework, but the program continues to be updated and refined under the leadership of Elizabeth Schmelzinger, C-TPAT [...]
Hurricane Irma is projected to impact Florida as early as Saturday before making its way north to Georgia and South Carolina on Sunday. A mandatory evacuation order effective 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, for all residents of Coastal Georgia living east of Interstate 95. STATE OF EMERGENCY - GEORGIA COUNTIES [...]
Green’s Miami physical offices and warehouse will be closed on Friday, September 8thdue to Hurricane Irma; however, systems and personnel will be available online. Phones will be routed to headquarters in Atlanta for any urgent support.
A Florida-based importer caught the attention of the U.S. government for evading payment of anti-dumping and countervailing duties of bedroom furniture from China when a competitor brought the case to court under the False Claims Act. The importer is accused of classifying bedroom sets, dressers, beds, and nightstands as metal [...]
As participants in Customs‐Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), Green Worldwide Shipping strives to inform our partners about importance of cargo security. […]
