QUESTION: Does anyone in the membership have information on how soon prior to arrival of ocean freight can the PGA data be transmitted by our Custom House Broker. I’ve received conflicting information that it can’t be transmitted until the bill of lading has been arrived. I think this can be done up to 30 days […]
QUESTION: Can shipments that need a Fish and Wildlife clearance (garments containing feathers) be imported into the US via small pack (courier) shipments? =========== ANSWERS: Yes, as a matter of fact the a small pack carrier seems to have a special agent that helps clear their items (or at least a good relationship with them). […]
QUESTION: I have an HS Code PGA cross reference excel spreadsheet but I am surprised to find that HS Code 2845.90.0000 is not on it because this is an isotope with radioactive elements. Does anyone know if Isotopes classified as 2845.90.0000 is regulated by the NRC and if we would need an import license of […]
QUESTION: We plan to import mercury vapor lamps into the US. HS Code would be 8539.32.0040. Are there any concerns with importing this type of product? Would we need any approvals from OGAs/PGAs? ========== Answer: Mercury Vapor Lamps require FDA. FDA has a page dedicated to Mercury Vapor lamps along with regulations and reporting requirements. […]
QUESTION: Are any members aware of how to find a list of USDA Approved CIQ facilities in China with four digit ZMC code to treat manufactured wood handicrafts with bark? ========== Answer: This is the link that USDA provided to me when I asked that question. http://dzwjyjgs.aqsiq.gov.cn/fwdh_n/qymd/zwjcp/gwqymd/201308/t20130802_370467.htm. And I understand your pain- getting this […]
QUESTION: Has any member recently filed an e-permit application PPQ form 587 with APHIS/USDA + and if so approximately how long did it take for the approval to be processed? ********* Answers: I’ve done it. I believe APHIS allows themselves one month to process. I had a permit that was exactly one month without response […]
QUESTION: I was just notified by my broker that 248 tariffs were added to PGAs and some affect us. Where can we get this information when it becomes available instead of finding out from my broker when they’re processing the entry? ========== Answers: You have several options. They are: Sign up for CSMS. CSMS did […]
QUESTION: A shipment of animal skins left our facility for China (and should not have)without an active FWS license(snake and ostrich skins accompanied this pig suede). The shipment was not cleared by China customs, and a return to sender wasrequested. The return came after approximately 4 months, which exceeds the timeframe toclear under General Note 3(e)v without entry […]
QUESTION: We often have situations where we send samples that are FDA regulated to CA. Sometimes, these shipments are refused by the consignee and the courier will return them to us. The courier claims that since it is a refusal and never left the courier’s possession (even though I believe it made entry by the […]
QUESTION: I was speaking with someone the other day who advised me that the guidelines for importing products that contain lactose and lactose derivatives DO NOT require a USDA Import permit. I have been away from the FDA regulated industries for a bit. Has this changed? Did these type of products previously require a USDA […]
QUESTION: As of July 1, 2016, FCC is waiving the requirement for Form 740. It was stated that during this time, FCC would consider whether to maintain, modify or eliminate its requirement. Therefore, currently any obligation to file Form 740 is suspended and the requirement is waived until December 31, 2016. Has anyone heard whether […]
QUESTION: Does anyone in the membership have a spreadsheet of the most current US HTS numbers that are flagged for OGA, ADD/CVD or both? I am just after a simple list, HTS number and whether its flagged for OGA and their 3 digit codes. ========== Answer: This may be helpful […]
