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  International Trade Updates (ITUs) deal with specific issues, regulation changes and other information, which have significant impact on you as an importer. As a part of our service, NGJ will auto-send via e-mail or fax our International Trade Updates, either to specific commodity importers/exporters or to all customers in general, depending on content. Click here to subscribe to NGJ's International Trade Update mailing list. For further information, contact an NGJ office near you or send us an e-mail.  
 
 
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May 5, 2008 Message to Custom Brokers Regarding Softwood Lumber
April 23, 2008 CRA Issues Softwood Lumber Products Export Charge Notice for the Month of March 2007
April 16, 2008 Certification of Softwood Remanufacturers
April 10, 2008 Softwood Lumber Exports to the United States : List of Allocation Holders for 2008
April 7, 2008 FDA Computer System Down for Emergency Maintenance
April 2, 2008 Message to Customs Brokers regarding Softwood Lumber
March 24, 2008 Message to Customs Brokers regarding Softwood Quota Allocations
March 18, 2008 EICS Bulletin - Easter Holiday
March 13, 2008 EICS Bulletin 12 March 2008
March 5, 2008 Message to Customs Brokers regarding Softwood Lumber
February 21, 2008 Softwood Quota Allocations
February 1, 2008 Message to Customs Brokers regarding Softwood Lumber
January 31, 2008 CBP Proposes to Eliminate \"First Sale\" Valuation Rule; May Result in Higher Duties
January 22, 2008 Message to Customs Brokers regarding Softwood Quota Allocations
January 15, 2008 CBP Will Require Government Issued ID and Proof of Citizenship to Enter the U.S. at Land and Sea Ports Beginning January 31, 2008
January 9, 2008 Softwood Lumber Utilization Report
January 8, 2008 Message to Customs Brokers regarding Softwood Lumber - Extention
January 7, 2008 Message to Customs Brokers Regarding Softwood Lumber
December 27, 2007 Message to Customs Brokers Regarding Softwood Quota Allocations
December 4, 2007 Message to Customs Brokers Regarding Softwood Lumber
November 15, 2007 EICS Bulletin November 2007
November 15, 2007 FDA in Pembina, North Dakota Announces Closure Dates for the Month of November 2007
October 31, 2007 Message to Customs Brokers Regarding Softwood Lumber
October 31, 2007 Reminder: Shipments of Unassembled Pallets Must Meet Specific Requirements to be Eligible for Entry under 4415.20.8000
October 24, 2007 Message to Customs Brokers Regarding Softwood Quota Allocations
October 18, 2007 EICS Scheduled Maintenance
October 18, 2007 Correcting Softwood Lumber Permits
October 3, 2007 Importation of Grain in Bulk: Accurate Values and Quantities on Entry Summary is Required
October 3, 2007 NGJ Annual Notification of Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Certification Requirements -- Change in Practice for TSCA Positive or Negative Certification
October 1, 2007 Message to Customs Brokers regarding Softwood Lumber
September 24, 2007 Message to Customs Brokers regarding Softwood Quota Allocations
September 6, 2007 Message to Customs Brokers regarding Softwood Lumber
August 21, 2007 Message to Customs Brokers regarding Softwood Quota Allocations
August 9, 2007 U.S. Seeks Arbitration in Softwood Lumber Agreement Dispute
August 2, 2007 Message to Customs Brokers regarding Softwood Lumber
July 24, 2007 Message to Custom Brokers Regarding Softwood Quota Allocations
July 19, 2007 Advance Electronic Cargo Information: CBP Announces Mandatory ACE e-Manifest at Land Border Ports in Maine and Minnesota Effective October 16, 2007
July 6, 2007 Message to Custom Brokers Regarding Softwood Lumber
June 20, 2007 July 2007 Softwood Lumber Quotas Now Available
June 13, 2007 Notice from Department of Foreign Affaris from June12, 2007
June 13, 2007 Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)
June 6, 2007 Message to Custom Brokers Regarding Softwood Lumber
June 4, 2007 NGJ Canada Trade Bulletin - June 2007
June 1, 2007 Reminder: Export Permit Number is Required for Cargo Release of Softwood Lumber Products from Canada Covered by the 2006 SLA
May 23, 2007 June 2007 Softwood Lumber Quotas Now Available
May 23, 2007 Softwood Lumber Products Export Charge Notice
May 22, 2007 Advance Electronic Cargo Information: CBP Announces Mandatory ACE e-Manifest at Ports in Idaho and Montana Effective August 6, 2007
May 14, 2007 Instructions on How to Print Specific Permits on the NGJ Permit Program
April 26, 2007 Advance Electronic Cargo Information: CBP Announces Mandatory ACE e-Manifest at Ports in Vermont, New Hampshire and North Dakota Effective July 12, 2007
April 24, 2007 May 2007 Softwood Lumber Quotas Now Available
April 19, 2007 USDA Announces Changes in Requirements for the Importation of Quarry Products From Canada Into the United States
April 18, 2007 NGJ Canada Trade Bulletin - April 2007
April 16, 2007 Softwood Lumber From Canada: Export Permit Number to be Required for Cargo Release As of May 1, 2007
March 22, 2007 CBP Guidelines for Issuing Liquidated Damages and/or Penalties for Importing Wood Packaging Material in Violation of USDA Regulations Now in Effect
March 15, 2007 NGJ Makes Enhancements to Lumber Permit Desk
March 13, 2007 NGJ Enhances its e-Manifest Online Tools: e-Manifest Tracker Now Available on NGJ Website For Users of NGJ Manifest Express
March 12, 2007 NGJ Canada Trade Bulletin - March 2007
February 27, 2007 CBP to Increase User Fees for Certain Customs Services Effective April 1, 2007
February 27, 2007 EICB Issues Reminder that Exporters of Softwood Lumber to the United States Must Register with Canadian Revenue Agency
February 8, 2007 NGJ Canada Trade Bulletin - February 2007
January 30, 2007 Changes to 2007 Harmonized Tariff Schedule: NGJ EDI, Proforma Express Customers Must Update Tariff Information by February 1
January 25, 2007 Changes to 2007 Harmonized Tariff Schedule to Take Effect Soon
January 16, 2007 Advance Electronic Cargo Information: CBP Issues Enforcement Phases for the Mandatory Use of ACE e-Manifest
December 7, 2006 NGJ Canada Trade Bulletin - December 2006
December 6, 2006 NGJ Experiencing Temporary Lumber Permit System Outage
December 1, 2006 Softwood Lumber from Canada: Reminder - Invoices for Current Imports No Longer Subject to ADD/CVD Should Not Indicate ADD/CVD Duties Included in Invoice Price
November 21, 2006 USDA Delays Implementation Date for Increased Inspection and the Collection of User Fees at the U.S./Canada Border
November 21, 2006 Softwood Lumber Exports to the United States: Application for Export Allocation
November 10, 2006 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Will Undergo Major Changes Effective January 1, 2007
November 9, 2006 NGJ Canada Trade Bulletin - November 2006
October 27, 2006 Softwood Lumber Products from Canada: NGJ Requesting Feedback Regarding Companies\' Choice of ADD/CVD Refund Process
October 27, 2006 Advance Electronic Cargo Information: CBP Publishes Notice Requiring Truck Carriers to File ACE e-Manifests Beginning January 25, 2007
October 20, 2006 U.S. Customs & Border Protection Issues Interim Regulations for U.S. Entries of Softwood Lumber From Canada
October 13, 2006 APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) to Implement Increased Inspection and User Fees at the U.S./Canada Border Effective November 24th
October 13, 2006 Softwood Lumber From Canada: Softwood Lumber Agreement In Force As Of October 12, 2006
October 6, 2006 Softwood Lumber Products from Canada: B.C. Products Require \"Region of Origin\" on Documentation
October 6, 2006 Canada and U.S. Agree to Implement Softwood Lumber Agreement on October 12, 2006
October 2, 2006 Canada and U.S. Agree to Postpone Implementation of the Softwood Lumber Agreement
September 29, 2006 DFAIT Announces Delay of Softwood Lumber Agreement
September 27, 2006 Reminder: C-TPAT Participants Must Update Security Profiles in C-TPAT Security Link Internet Web Portal by October 1, 2006
September 26, 2006 Softwood Lumber Deposit Refund Mechanism--EDC Redesigns Their Document Webpage to Make it Easier to Participate
September 25, 2006 NGJ Express Lumber Permit Application Registration
September 22, 2006 Softwood Lumber Products from Canada: Canadian Export Permit Details
September 20, 2006 Softwood Lumber Permit Requirements - Canada--Are You Prepared?
September 15, 2006 Canada and U.S. Sign Lumber Agreement--Anticipated Permit Procedures Under New Agreement May Present Risks
September 15, 2006 NGJ Canada Trade Bulletin - September 2006
September 15, 2006 Softwood Lumber Agreement--Information Concerning the Deposit Refund Mechanism
September 14, 2006 Canadian Government Designates EDC as Agent to Facilitate the Return of Duties Owed to Canadian Companies by the U.S. Government
September 11, 2006 Fax Numbers at NGJ's Blaine, WA and Sumas, WA Branch Offices Have Changed
September 11, 2006 Softwood Lumber from Canada: Canada Revenue Agency Forms Available for Advance Export Charge Registration, Independent Remanufacturer Certification
August 23, 2006 TSA Announces FAST Card Requirement for Commercial Drivers Hauling Hazardous Material into the U.S.
August 21, 2006 Additional Invoicing Requirements for Paper Classified in Chapter 48 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
August 14, 2006 NGJ ITU OnlineSubscription Options
August 11, 2006 Canada announces increased security measures for airports and air travel
August 7, 2006 New Hours of Operation for Three Ports of Entry in North Dakota
August 7, 2006 NGJ Canada Trade Bulletin - Auguest 2006
August 3, 2006 Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Expected to Expire December 31, 2006
July 11, 2006 NGJ Canada Trade Bulletin - July 2006
July 10, 2006 Copy of Canada-U.S. Softwood Lumber Agreement Available Online
July 7, 2006 C-TPAT Security Link Internet Web Portal Now Operational
July 6, 2006 Full Enforcement for Wood Packaging Material Import Regulations to Begin July 5, 2006
June 19, 2006 CBP to Permanently Close Port of Noyes, Minnesota
June 14, 2006 CBP Releases Guidance for the Presentation of Manifests when an ACE Electronic Truck Manifest Has Been Filed
June 12, 2006 CBP Releases Monthly Entry Questions and Answers to Further Clarify Pipeline Entry Procedures
June 7, 2006 Standard Carrier Alpha Codes (SCAC) Are Up for Renewal Beginning in June
June 1, 2006 FDA to Implement New System to Review and Clear Entries for FDA Regulated Products in Blaine, Lynden and Sumas, WA
May 26, 2006 Correct Procedures for Processing Monthly Pipeline Entries
May 22, 2006 Softwood Lumber from Canada Reminder: Commerce Accepting Administrative Review Requests until end of month.
May 3, 2006 NGJ Canada Trade Bulletin - May 2006
April 28, 2006 Canada, U.S. Agree to Settle Softwood Lumber Dispute; Changes at Border Could be Months Away
April 27, 2006 C-TPAT Online Application Process Temporarily Suspended
April 25, 2006 C-TPAT Sea Carrier Security Criteria: High Security Seals
April 19, 2006 Dumping and Subsidizing of Unprocessed Grain Corn Originating in or Exported from the US
April 12, 2006 Traffice Alert: Portions of Highway 75 Between Winnipeg and Pembina Closed Due to Flooding
March 10, 2006 Softwood Lumber from Canada: Commerce Issues Scope Ruling Regarding Certain Merchandise Classified in Subheading 4409.10.05; ADD/CVD Requirements
February 13, 2006 Effective Immediately, Bill of Lading Information is Mandatory for In-Bond Shipments
February 6, 2006 NGJ Canada Trade Bulletin - February 2006
January 31, 2006 CBP to Increase Enforcement on Imports of Wood Packaging Material As of February 1, 2006
January 23, 2006 Softwood Lumber Products from Canada: Commerce Issues Amended Final Results of ADD Administrative Review
January 19, 2006 All Standard Carrier Alpha Codes (SCAC) Are Up for Renewal in June
January 19, 2006 Trans Fat Labeling Requirements: FDA Issues Guidance Document for Requesting Extension to Use Existing Label Stock after January 1, 2006 Effective Date
January 16, 2006 Truck User Fee Decals to be Replaced with Transponders for Automated Collection of Truck User Fees Beginning with the Calendar Year 2006
January 16, 2006 Complete Manifest Information Can Reduce Processing Time for Tractor Trailers at the U.S. Border
January 3, 2006 NGJ Canada Trade Bulletin - January 2006
December 12, 2005 Softwood Lumber From Canada: Administrative Review Results Published In Today?s Federal Register and Available in CBP?s Module
December 9, 2005 NGJ Canada Trade Bulletin - December 2005
December 6, 2005 Softwood Lumber From Canada: Unofficial Results of Second Administrative Reviews
November 15, 2005 AFFECTED TEXTILE SHIPMENTS: Importers Must Identify the Manufacturer of all Textile and Apparel Products through a Manufacturer Identification Code (?MID?)
November 1, 2005 NGJ Canada Trade Bulletin - November 2005
October 28, 2005 CBP Issues Interim Regulations Regarding Country of Origin of Textile and Apparel Products
October 5, 2005 NGJ Canada Trade Bulletin - October 2005
September 14, 2005 Imports Containing Wood Packaging Materials: CBP Announces Phased-in Enforcement Implementation Plan
September 7, 2005 Reminder: U.S. Customs and Border Protection Informed Compliance Publications Available
July 25, 2005 El Servicio de la Inspecci?n en Plantas y Animales (APHIS) en los Estados Unidos de Norteam?rica, anunci? recientemente una regulaci?n para controlar la importaci?n del material de empaque de Madera que sera efectiva en Septiembre 16 del 2005
July 20, 2005 USDA Re-opens U.S. Border to Canadian Cattle
July 11, 2005 U.S. APHIS Implementation of Revised Regulations for the Importation of Wood Packaging Material Becomes Effective September 16, 2005
June 10, 2005 PierPASS Announces a New Incentive-based Program Intended to Reduce Congestion at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
June 2, 2005 USDA Announces Public Meeting to Discuss the Safety of North American Beef and the Economic Effect of BSE on the U.S. Beef Industry
May 17, 2005 ?BRASS? Has not Gone Away
May 13, 2005 All Standard Carrier Alpha Codes (SCAC) are up for renewel begginning in June.
May 2, 2005 Softwood Lumber From Canada: Commerce Increases ?All Others? ADD Deposit Rate to 11.54 Percent as of April 27, 2005; Announces Opportunity to Request Administrative Review
April 28, 2005 CBP to Enforce FAST ID Requirements for BRASS Shipments as of May 1ST
April 18, 2005 FDA Issues Guides to Inform Industry About Bioterrorism Act Recordkeeping and Administrative Detention Rules
April 14, 2005 U.S. Customs and Border Protection Issues Notice Regarding Identification of U.S. Ultimate Consignees; \"Rigorous Enforcement\" to Begin April 18
March 29, 2005 CBP Releases New Minimum-Security Criteria for Importer Membership in the C-TPAT Program
March 11, 2005 Live Swine from Canada: U.S. Department of Commerce Issues Final ADD, CVD Determinations; ITC Final Injury Determination Due in 45 Days
March 9, 2005 USDA Releases Statement Regarding the Passage of Joint Resolution 4 in the United States Senate Extending the Ban on Imports of Canadian Cattle into the U.S.
March 2, 2005 USDA Releases Information Regarding Imports of Canadian Cattle, Sheep, and Goats into the United States
February 24, 2005 Softwood Lumber From Canada: Amended CVD Deposit Rate Effective Today
February 22, 2005 Important Information for Carriers Using PAPS Identification Numbers For Truck Cargo Imported Into United States
February 21, 2005 Softwood Lumber from Canada: Commerce Amends Final CVD Administrative Review Results
February 1, 2005 USDA Announces Changes in Requirements and Procedures for Exporting Meat & Poultry Products to Mexico and Canada
January 28, 2005 CBP Delays Enforcement Date for Implementation of FAST Card Requirement for BRASS Shipment Drivers
January 24, 2005 Softwood Lumber From Canada: Amended ADD Administrative Review Results Published; New Rates in CBP System
January 20, 2005 Softwood Lumber from Canada: Amended ADD Deposit Rates Expected To Take Effect Shortly
January 17, 2005 Softwood Lumber from Canada: Commerce Amends Final ADD Administrative Review Results
January 12, 2005 Softwood Lumber from Canada: CBP Administrative Message Clarifies ADD Deposit Requirements
December 27, 2004 CITA Instructs CBP to Cancel Visa Requirements for WTO Member Countries
December 21, 2004 Softwood Lumber From Canada New ADD, CVD Deposit Rates in CBP?s System
December 20, 2004 Softwood Lumber From Canada: Administrative Review Results Published In Today?s Federal Register
December 16, 2004 Pre-Arrival (PAPS) TRACK Now Available via NGJ Website
December 15, 2004 Softwood Lumber From Canada: Clarification of Yesterday?s Final Results of First Administrative Reviews - Maritime CVD Exemption Remains Unchanged
December 13, 2004 U.S. Food and Drug Administration Issues Final Rule on Establishment and Maintenance of Records
December 13, 2004 Softwood Lumber From Canada: Commerce Alters Canada-Wide CVD Deposit Rate by 0.17%; Administrative Review Results Expected Tomorrow
December 6, 2004 Softwood Lumber From Canada: Results of First Administrative Reviews Expected in Near Future
November 24, 2004 Enforcement Guidelines for Truck Operations for the Trade Act of 2002: Advance Electronic Presentation of Cargo Information
November 9, 2004 Advance Electronic Cargo Information for Truck Shipments Starting November 15, 2004
November 4, 2004 FDA Prior Notice of Imported Food: Full Enforcement Scheduled to Begin November 8
November 4, 2004 Summary of Main Release Options: Truck Shipments Entering U.S. from Canada Under the Advance Electronic Cargo Information Regulations (?Interim Measures? Period)
October 21, 2004 Live Swine from Canada: Commerce Preliminarily Finds U.S. Sales at Less Than Fair Value; Cash Deposits or Bonds Required for Imports
October 18, 2004 NHTSA Announces Canadian Certified ?Smart Cars? Are Not Eligible for Importation into the U.S. Under Eligibility Number VSA-80
October 4, 2004 Hard Red Spring Wheat from Canada: Commerce Accepting Requests for ADD and CVD Administrative Reviews Until October 31, 2004
September 3, 2004 Customs and Border Protection Announces Significant Changes to Cargo Release Procedures at U.S.-Canada Border Effective October 1st
September 2, 2004 Customs and Border Protection Announces Significant Changes to Cargo Release Procedures at U.S.-Canada Border Effective October 1st
August 27, 2004 BRASS / Line Release: CBP Announces Stricter Policies
August 25, 2004 Advance Electronic Presentation of Cargo Information: EDI or Electronic File Exchange Users
August 20, 2004 Advance Electronic Presentation of Cargo Information: Data Elements Required for Truck Imports
August 17, 2004 Advance Electronic Cargo Information: CBP Publishes Notice Requiring Truck Imports to Provide Information Starting As Early As November 15th
July 28, 2004 Wooden Bedroom Furniture From The People?s Republic of China: U.S. Imports Currently Subject to Antidumping Requirements
July 27, 2004 Hard Red Spring Wheat From Canada: Government of Canada Withdraws Request For Establishment of WTO Dispute Panel
July 19, 2004 Hard Red Spring Wheat from Canada: Canada Requests WTO Settlement Dispute Panel; U.S. Trade Representative Seeking Comments
June 4, 2004 Bioterrorism Act Regulations: FDA Enforcement Phase III Begins Today
May 19, 2004 FDA Bioterrorism Act Regulations: Enforcement Phase III Pushed Back; Prior Notice Comment Period Extended
May 12, 2004 Bioterrorism Act Regulations: FDA Enforcement Phase III Begins Tomorrow
May 11, 2004 U.S. Customs and Border Protection Offering Training Sessions for Upcoming Truck Advance Electronic Cargo Information at Several Ports
May 10, 2004 Softwood Lumber from Canada: Commerce Accepting Requests Until May 31, 2004 For Next Administrative Review Period
May 7, 2004 Softwood Lumber from Canada: CBP Easing Stance on Certain Maritimes-Origin Lumber Exported by Remanners in Other Provinces
April 19, 2004 Softwood Lumber From Canada: CBP Requiring CVD Deposits for Maritime Origin Lumber Exported by Remanners From Non-Maritime Provinces
April 16, 2004 FDA Requests Comments on Prior Notice, Registration Rules; Announces Joint Plan with CBP to Consider Shorter Prior Notice Timeframes
April 12, 2004 Required Advance Electronic Presentation of Cargo Information: CBP Issues Compliance Dates for U.S.-bound Rail Shipments
March 9, 2004 FDA in Pembina, North Dakota Requiring Letters to Accompany All U.S. Import Shipments of Animal Feeds
March 9, 2004 Softwood Lumber From Canada: 42 Companies Receive Company-Specific CVD Rates; Imports Affected Immediately
March 9, 2004 USDA-APHIS Accepting Written Comments Regarding Proposed BSE Regulations Until April 7, 2004
February 25, 2004 Bioterrorism Act Regulations: FDA to Step Up Enforcement of Prior Notice Requirements March 13
February 23, 2004 U.S. FDA Provides Message Regarding Imports of Animal Feeds Shipped From Canada
January 16, 2004 Softwood Lumber From Canada: Commerce Recalculates CVD Rates, Adjusts Scope, and Extends Time Limit To Complete Preliminary Results of Administrative Reviews
 
 

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