The American Apparel and Footwear Association and the Canadian Apparel Federation recently submitted input to the Regulatory Cooperation Council in response to a request for comments on regulatory harmonization between the United States and Canada.
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FDA Supplier Verification Rule Merits NCBFAA Nod, Caution
December 3, 2013
In a November 14, comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the its proposed Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) rule, National Customs Broker and Forwarders Association of America, Inc., (NCBFAA) NCBFAA President Darrell Sekin applauded the FDA for capturing the intent of the law by defining the importer as "the person who caused a food to be imported." The regulati
[US] Customs brokers seek exemption from new truck rules
November 30, 2013
The following is excerpted from a 15 November 2013 article by American Shipper.
Ernst & Young Insights: Top 10 cross-border GST and customs issues for Canadian businesses
November 28, 2013
The recent increase in audit activity and denials of input tax credits (ITCs) in cross-border transactions serves as a reminder that there are many goods and services tax (GST) and customs tips and traps involved when importing and exporting goods. Failure to plan appropriately can result in unforeseen — and potentially costly — consequences.
US CBP Extends Air Cargo Pilot
November 12, 2013
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is extending its Air Cargo Advanced Screening (ACAS) pilot for an additional nine months until July 26, the agency said.
The program involves the transmission of data about air cargo destined to or transiting through the United States.
Applicants can apply to join the pilot programme until December 23.