USDA 8E GRADE INSPECTIONS / INSPECCIONES DE AGRICULTURA (USDA) 8E

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Dear Clients and Friends,   As you are aware certain commodities imported into the United States must meet USDA Section 8e Import Requirements. Please review the following link which provides all necessary information along with a list of ALL commodities that must meet USDA 8e regulations (Tomatoes, Avocados, Dates, Hazelnuts, Grapefruit, Table Grapes, Kiwifruit, Olives, Onions, Oranges, Potatoes, Pistachios, Raisins & Walnuts):

As a friendly reminder, please note the Importer of Record is ultimately responsible to ensure that an inspection is conducted on all products that require one. The product must pass inspection and receive a certificate from UDSA confirming the matter before releasing the product into commerce.

Thank you and Kindest regards,

 

 

Estimados clientes y amigos,

Para hacer de su conocimiento sobre todo los productos Importados a Estados Unidos, es necesario que estén en cumplimiento con reglamentos de USDA.  El enlace abajo muestra informe detallado de TODOS los productos que deben estar de acuerdo al Reglamento de Importación de USDA (Sección 8ª).  Son los siguientes  (Tomate, Aguacate, Dátil, Avellana, Toronja, Uva de Mesa, Kiwi, Aceituna, Cebolla, Naranja, Papa, Pistacho, Pasa & Nuez):

Como recordatorio, el Importador de Récord es el responsable de coordinar con USDA para que se lleven a cabo dichas inspecciones sobre todo el producto que requiere inspeccion.  El producto debe pasar inspeccion y en cambio recibir un certificado por parte de USDA comprobando calificación de calidad, antes de distribuir producto al comercio.

Gracias y saludos,

21Mar 2017

Trade Bulletin Sunday Service 2017 Nogales Only / Boletin de Aduana para cruce los Domingos 2017 Solo por Nogales

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Dear Clients & Friends

Please note CBP has confirmed the Summer 2017 hours of operations through the port of Nogales, along with the adjusted 4th of July schedule. See bulletin below..

Regards,

Estimados Clientes y Amigos,

Favor de tomar nota CBP a comunicado le horario de operaciones para el Verano 2017  por el puerto de Nogales, asi como la modificacion para el 4 de Julio. Favor de revisar boletin abajo.

Saludos,

 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Information Bulletin

DATE: June 08, 2017  
TO: Carriers, Shippers, Brokers, Importers & other Interested Parties 
FROM:Nogales Port of Entry Tucson Field Office, U.S. Customs and Border Protection  SUBJECT: Nogales Summer Hours of Operation    

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Nogales Commercial Port of Entry will begin summer hours of operation on Monday June 19, 2017.  Both the primary northbound truck gate and in-bond/export booth will be open from 0800 until 1800 Monday – Friday and open from 0800 until 1600 on Saturdays.   

The Nogales Commercial Rail Gate will remain open 7 days a week with gate hours of 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.  

The Nogales Commercial Facility will be open reduced hours of operation on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, as it is a designated federal holiday and the Entry Control and Import Specialist offices will be closed.  Primary northbound truck gate and in-bond/export booth will be open from 0800 until 1500.   

The Nogales Commercial Port of Entry is closed on Sundays.  

If you have any questions related to hours of operation for the Nogales Commercial Facility, please contact the port at 520-397-2138. Here is the official Bulletin in PDF  

https://gallery.mailchimp.com/d769bef9e880bc35a1d185cfb/files/8c753edf-5e47-42fd-9c86-a79d418c3d63/Trade_Bulletin_Summer_hours_2017.pdf

09May 2017

*ATTENTION ALL COMPANIES IMPORTING FDA REGULATED COMMODITIES – FDA Recognizes DUNS Number as Acceptable for Importer Identification*

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Dear Importers,

Please note the FDA has made it mandatory for all importers bringing in any FDA regulated commodities into the United States obtain a DUNS Number assigned and managed by Dun & Bradstreet. The DUNS number must be obtained by no later than May 30th, 2017.  

Below please find the official notice provided by the FDA regarding this matter which also includes instructions as to how to obtain and register for a DUNS number.

As your U.S. Customs Broker, please be sure to provide us with your DUNS number once obtained as we must include this information when we file entry.

Thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this matter. Please feel free to contact us with any additional questions or concerns.

Thank you and kind regards.

FDA Recognizes DUNS Number as Acceptable for Importer Identification

[FDA][03/31/2017 11:12]

Constituent Update
March 31, 2017

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration took a step towards ensuring the accuracy of its inventory of importers responsible for meeting the requirements of the Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) rule.

The FDA issued guidance formally recognizing the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number as an acceptable unique facility identifier (UFI) for FSVP. The identification of importers will help the FDA effectively implement, monitor compliance with, and enforce the FSVP requirements, which are designed to help ensure that imported foods meet U.S. safety standards.

The final FSVP rule, mandated by the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), requires that an importer provide its legal business name, electronic mailing address, and UFI recognized as acceptable by the FDA for each line entry of food product offered for importation into the United States. In the preamble to the final rule, FDA stated that it anticipated issuing guidance specifying which UFI(s) we recognize as acceptable and that we expected to recognize DUNS numbers as acceptable.

The DUNS number, assigned and managed by Dun & Bradstreet, is available free of charge to importers. It can be obtained by contacting D&B by phone at 866-705-5711, via email at govt@dnb.com, by visiting D&B’s Website or fdadunslookup.com.

The first compliance date for importers subject to the FSVP rule is May 30, 2017.

For More Information:

27Sep 2017

UPDATED WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL PENALTY GUIDANCE

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Dear Clients & Friends,

Effective November 1st, 2017, CBP has confirmed they will start issuing penalties on a PER SHIPMENT basis to all importers of record who’s shipments are in violation with any of the wood packing guidelines. Violations consist of wood that is untreated, infested, unmarked and improperly marked.

They will no longer provide the leeway of fining the importers of record after 5 volatile shipments within one government fiscal year.

Below please find the official notice provided by CPB regarding this matter.

Thank you,

Estimados Clientes y Amigos,

A partir del 1ro de noviembre del 2017, CBP (por sus siglas en ingles) ha confirmando que comenzara a emitir multas POR CADA EMBARQUE a todo los importadores de record que no estan en cumplimento con las regulaciones del material de embarque de madera. Las violaciones consisten de la madera que no esta tratada, infestada, sin marca y/o marcada incorrectamente.

No estaran dando el margen de cinco embarques antes de multar como lo tenian establecido en el pasado.

Abajo favor de revisar el oficio que envio CBP respecto a este asunto.

Muchas gracias y saludos,

 

CSMS# 17-000612 – UPDATED WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL PENALTY GUIDANCE 09/26/2017 02:46 PM EDT

Automated Broker Interface TRADE NOTICE Issuance of Penalties as a Consequence of Wood Packaging Material Violations Pursuant to U.S. Code of Federal Regulations 7 CFR § 319.40-3 (effective since September 16, 2005), non-exempt wood packaging material (WPM) imported into the United States must have been treated at approved facilities at places of origin to kill harmful timber pests that may be present. The WPM must display a visible, legible, and permanent mark certifying treatment, preferably in at least 2 sides of the article. The mark must be approved under the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) in its International Standards of Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM 15) Regulation of wood packaging material in international trade (https://www.ippc.int/en/publications/640/). Any WPM from foreign origin found to be lacking appropriate IPPC-compliant markings or found to be infested with a timber pest is considered not properly treated to kill timber pests and in violation of the regulation. The responsible party (importer, carrier, or bonded custodian) for the violative WPM must adhere to the Emergency Action Notification stipulations and be responsible for any costs or charges associated with disposition.

The purpose of the WPM requirement is to prevent the introduction of exotic timber pests. Introduced exotic pests lack the natural environmental controls that may be found in their respective native lands to keep them in check. When exotic timber pests go unchecked they can cause widespread tree mortality with detrimental ecological impacts. Additionally, there may be economic impact for the lumber, fruit, and nut industries, as well as the loss of horticultural trees. Eradication efforts can prove to be very expensive and ineffective once an exotic pest is introduced, as is the case with the Emerald Ash Borer which was introduced with infested WPM. Therefore, preventing introduction is critical with these exotic pests.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is responsible for enforcing the regulation at ports of entry. To motivate WPM compliance, effective November 1, 2017, responsible parties with a documented WPM violation may be issued a penalty under Title 19 United States Code (USC) § 1595a(b) or under 19 USC § 1592. This is a change from the previous published threshold of 5 violations. There will be no yearly reset for calculating repeat violations as each WPM violation may incur a penalty.

As trade industry members, you are encouraged to educate your supply chains about ISPM 15 requirements. Informational material on WPM is available from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Related CSMS No. 17-000609

 
This email was sent to group@kk-intl.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: U.S. Customs and Border Protection · U.S. Department of Homeland Security · Washington, DC 20528 · 800-439-1420

 

25Oct 2017

Nogales Port of Entry Winter and Holiday 2017/2018 Hours of Operation

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Dear Clients & Friends,

Please note CBP has confirmed the 2017/2018 Winter and holiday hours of operation through the port of Nogales as follows.

Starting Monday October 30th, 2017, both primary northbound truck gate and in-bound/export booth for the 2017/2018 Winter season will be open Monday though Friday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Regards,

Estimados Clientes y Amigos,

Favor de tomar nota CBP ha comunicado le horario de operaciones para el invierno 2017/2018 por el puerto de Nogales, asi­ como el resto de los dias inhabiles para el resto del año:

A partir de lunes dia 30 de Octubre, 2017, ambas entradas, la principal hacia el norte y la de exportacion/in-bound para la temporada invernal 2017/2018 estarian abiertos de 8:00 AM a 7:00 PM de lunes a viernes y los sabados de 8:00 AM a 5:00 PM.

Saludos,

Below please find the official bulletin provided by CBP/ Oficio proporcionado por CBP:

https://gallery.mailchimp.com/d769bef9e880bc35a1d185cfb/files/834bc199-f545-438b-a407-6b4c9f849164/2017_2018_Nogales_POE_Winter_Hours.pdf

20Nov 2017

*U.S. CUSTOMS HOURS OF OPERATION FOR THANKSGIVING Nogales – San Diego – McAllen Port of Entry*

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NOGALES PORT OF ENTRY –  Will be CLOSED on Thursday 11/23/17 In observance of Thanksgiving.

SAN DIEGO PORT OF ENTRY –  Will be open 10:00AM – 2:00PM for only FAST shipments and perishable commodities.

MCALLEN PORT OF ENTRY – Will be open regular business hours for ALL cargo, 7:00AM – 10:00PM.

Dear Clients & Friends,

Please note that K&K International’s offices will be CLOSED on Thursday 11/23/17 in observance of Thanksgiving, however if any clients will require our services for shipments crossing through the San Diego and McAllen ports of entry, please notify us with 24 hours in advance so that we can make proper arrangements to have personnel on call to process your shipments.

Thank you and kindest regards,

 

Estimados Clientes y Amigos,

Favor de tomar nota que la oficinas de K&K International estarán CERRADAS el Jueves, 23 de Noviembre por el Día de Dar Gracias,  Si hay clientes que van a requerir de nuestros servicios por embarques que van a cruzar por los puertos de San Diego y McAllen, les pedimos de favor avisarnos con mínimo 24 horas de anticipación para hacer arreglos necesarios de tener a personal disponible para procesar sus embarques.

Gracias y saludos