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One of OCEANAIR’s most distinguished services we offer is our compliance program, offering support for CTPAT Certification, along with Export and Import compliance. Alongside this, we understand the great importance of staying up to date with the latest news when it comes to relying on compliance.
Musical Instruments, Essential Oils, and Cases Among New Import Declaration Targets
The Department of Agriculture has announced plans to require a Lacey Act import declaration for additional products, beginning on October 1, 2020. Targets of the ... Read More
China Announces New Requirements to Ensure Quality of Medical Supply Exports
The Chinese government has issued a new export requirement to ensure the quality of medical supplies amid the global fight against the COVID-19 Coronavirus. Effective ... Read More
Do You Have Any Hidden Money to Collect?
The Office of the U.S Trade Representative has published its sixth round of Section 301 List 1 tariff exclusions. The exclusions apply to 110 specially ... Read More
Beware of Fake “Made in” Labels on Exports to the U.S.
Some Chinese exporters are going to extreme lengths to dodge tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration. The Department of Homeland Security has fined several companies ... Read More
Imported Composite Wood Products Must Now be TSCA Title VI Compliant
As of March 22, 2019, importers of certain types of composite wood products must certify that their products comply with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ... Read More
Lithium Batteries Now Prohibited from Transport on Passenger Aircraft
In an effort to enhance air safety, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced on Wednesday that it will be issuing new rules barring airlines ... Read More
New Regulations for Importing Composite Wood Products Effective March 22, 2019
Beginning on March 22, 2019, importers of certain types of composite wood products will need to certify that their products comply with the U.S. Environmental ... Read More
CBP Releases Revised Duty Drawback Regulations
Filing and processing claims for duty drawback just got easier thanks to new U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, which took effect on December 18, ... Read More
Proper Tariff Classification: Do Your Homework to Avoid Costly Penalties, Increases, or Delays
In today’s ambiguous trade environment brought about by the Trump Administration’s trade war with China and the increased tariffs on steel and aluminum with Canada, ... Read More
