Miscellaneous

QUESTION: TTB has just announced that tax payment and other filing due dates would be postponed for 90 days for industry members affected by COVID-19. In their circular, they stated “The relief provided in this section is available solely with respect to Federal excise taxes payable to TTB.  Please contact U.S. Customs and Border Protection […]

QUESTION: Can the membership please share any suggestions or recent experiences related to importing hand sanitizer from China? We are a manufacturer who has not previously dealt with FDA registrations and requirements. In addition, if there are any members who have FDA registrations in place for hand sanitizer and would be willing to partner, please […]

QUESTION: Does anyone have any information about the status of “Rule X”?  This is the pilot program implemented a few years ago by the Court of International Trade as a way to simplify resolution of certain small claims litigation.  Rule X seems to be stuck in pilot program limbo longer than it should be. ============ […]

QUESTION: For someone who is promoted from Trade Compliance Manager to TC Director in Chicago, what is a good increase in salary? This is a promotion only, not a merit increase. The person has more than 10 years TC experience, MBA, and no direct reports.  If dollar amount varies depending on current salary, then please […]

QUESTION: If your customer has multiple ship to addresses, do you scan every address through your screening tool?  ========== Answers: My opinion is yes, I would screen every ship-to. ========== No, only  the corporate address. For instance if your customer was a big box customer you only need did the corporate address ========== Yes. Not […]

QUESTION: How do you file for a liquidation date extension?  We are a self-filer.  ************* Answers: I submitted via email and received a response within a few days. They can extend liquidation for entries pretty fast, even the ones that are very close to liquidating. To request the extension, send an email to the Center […]

QUESTION: Our company is considering importing face masks from a related company in China to donate to the medical community.  We plan to use HTS 6307.90.9889 per NY N011568.  Our broker advised the masks will need FDA approval if used for a medical purpose.  We have doubts we will be able to obtain the FDA […]

QUESTION: My question in general is, will a US company be able to deliver goods to Monomers which is on the DOW JONES SOR List This company is 100% owned by Petroquímica de Venezuela SA, which is 100% owned by the OFAC E.O. 13808 and E.O. 13884 Sanctioned Government of Venezuela. Monómeros Colombo Venezolanos SA […]

QUESTION: Anyone hearing about a potential closure of the ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach? ========== Answers: The Directors of both Ports have had calls with the trade and have sent out messages that they open, staffed and working. ========== The terminals in Los Angeles and Long Beach are open and operating normally.  Port operations are […]

QUESTION: Anyone familiar with importing OTC hand sanitizers? ************ Answers:I’m currently advising clients on this. Hand sanitizer is considered an over the counter (OTC) drug by the FDA. There are rules regarding ingredients and what the labels and marketing can say. I’m a Customs lawyer but am working hand-in-globe with my FDA lawyer partner on […]

QUESTION: Does anyone in the membership have a “No SLI” policy? My management would prefer that we issue no SLIs, and have our approved customs brokers file EEI and then provide the ITN to the shipper. Do you have a written policy I could see?  “In the event an SLI is requested, please forward request […]