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Office Closure Notice – THANKSGIVING, Nov 27 2025

stevelsanders98230 — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:07:49 +0000

Just a friendly reminder to let you know that November 27, 2025 is THANKSGIVING in the U.S.A., and our office will be closed for the day so that our employees, and their family members can enjoy the holiday.

Of course our office will re-open on Friday, November 28, 2025.

Thank you for your understanding.

Steve, Julie and Grant Sanders (Sanders Brokerage Services).

America First Trade Policy

stevelsanders98230 — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 22:21:21 +0000

You may have heard of President Trump and his boasting of the America First Trade Policy, his reference and inferences to an External Revenue Service (ERS). Additionally, you no doubt have heard of the threat of “25% duties on all goods from Canada and Mexico” (unquote). It appears that the start of his efforts were put in document form and published several days ago. In the included publication *(see below hyperlink) are demands and concepts put forth by the President. In specific the reference is made of the demand by the President for the United States Trade Representative to tender (to the President) by April 1st 2025 a “review” document assessing the impact of the USMCA on American workers, farmers, ranchers, service providers and other business. The U.S. Trade Representative is to make recommendations to the President by April 1st, 2025 in preparation for the July 2026 USMCA review.

It is still possible that the President could impose 25% duties on goods coming into the U.S.A., from Canada and or Mexico, at any point in the near future, but we feel and believe (and hope) that goods that fall under the USMCA free trade agreement, will (hopefully) remain duty free, at least until the July of 2026 review of the USMCA.

The above paragraph is merely our opinion and is not considered to be binding.

The crux of the publication which was issued January 20th can be found here: * America First Trade Policy – 2025

Lacey Act Certification Phase VII – December 1, 2024

stevelsanders98230 — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 22:30:39 +0000

Please note that APHIS / USDA (Animal Plant Health Inspection Services) has published in the Federal Registar the LACEY ACT – PHASE VII implementation of the enforcement schedule, beginning December 1st, 2024 and includes many additional new Tariff numbers to be subject to LACEY ACT reporting. While this is the 6-month comment period it is highly unlikey that APHIS / USDA will make any adjustments to the December 1, 2024 list.

Please download and read the attached Federal Register Publication dated May, 31, 2024 – allowing APHIS / USDA their 6-month advance notification. Any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our office.

Revised Lacey Act – Phase VII December 1 2024

Thanks and Best Regards

Steve Sanders

Manifest Preparation – Information Notice (Buffalo)

stevelsanders98230 — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 22:43:35 +0000

CBP Buffalo has provided new instructions today on issues of “Electronic Information for Truck Cargo Discrepancies”. In their Information Notice they identify 6 points of frequent errors by the carriers, and have asked the brokers to pass along their Information Notice. As they state in their document . . . “This information notice is also a reminder that violations of the above requirements will result in penalty actions initiated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.”

Please review the attached Information Notice and take care in your ACE e-manifesting processes.

BFO Info Notice 2024-001 Electronic Information Discrepancies

Thanks / Steve Sanders – Sanders Brokerage Services

Micromobility warnings – e-scotters – scooters – e-bicycles – e-unicycles

stevelsanders98230 — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 18:05:21 +0000

We supply this post and PDF document in support of the Consumer Product Safety Commission and their efforts to warn the public, manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailes of the need for “Micromobility Devices” to conform to UL (Underwriters Laboratory) standards. Our governement is warning us, that lacking UL conformity users run the risk of injuries and deaths from micromobility device fires. Additionally, it is required that manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers of consumer products report to the commission when the firm obtains information that reasonably supports the conclusion that a product . . . contains a defect. The statute also provides for imposition of civil and criminal penalties for failing to report the required information. see: micromobility@cpsc.gov. Attached in PDF form is their December 19th, 2022 publication / notice.

Important Safety Information Concerning Micromobility Devices – Electric Bicycles

FOREIGN SUPPLIERS VERIFICATION PROGRAM – FDA

stevelsanders98230 — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:30:07 +0000

FINAL VERSION – Foreign Supplier Verification Programs – FDA-FSVP-Guidance-January2023-12162022-1300

The Food & Drug Administration has today (Jan 10, 2023) issued their FINAL rule on the Foreign Upplier Verification Program. Attached is a copy of the guidance in PDF format. Supplied for your review and use.

Happy New Year – The Crew at Sanders Brokerage Services (Blaine).

Pacific Highway – Access Restored

stevelsanders98230 — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:26:04 +0000

Local CBP Port Authorities report that access to the Port of Blaine, Washington has been restored and that CBP has returned to full trade operational status.

Travelers Entering the United States (Land /Ferry ports) – Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19

stevelsanders98230 — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 17:59:19 +0000

Customs has provided the following information regarding land border and ferry passengers, requirement to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before entering the USA. Effective date on this is January 22, 2022. Please read on:

WASHINGTON – Beginning on January 22, 2022, DHS will require non-U.S. individuals seeking to enter the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals at the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide related proof of vaccination, as COVID-19 cases continue to rise nationwide. These new restrictions will apply to non-U.S. individuals who are traveling for both essential and non-essential reasons. They will not apply to U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, or U.S. nationals.

“Starting on January 22, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security will require that non-U.S. individuals entering the United States via land ports of entry or ferry terminals along our Northern and Southern borders be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and be prepared to show related proof of vaccination,” said Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas. “These updated travel requirements reflect the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to protecting public health while safely facilitating the cross-border trade and travel that is critical to our economy.”

These changes – which were first announced in October 2021 and made in consultation with the White House and several federal agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – will align public health measures that govern land travel with those that govern incoming international air travel.

Non-U.S. individuals traveling to the United States via land ports of entry or ferry terminals, whether for essential or non-essential reasons, must:

verbally attest to their COVID-19 vaccination status;
provide proof of a CDC-approved COVID-19 vaccination, as outlined on the CDC website;
present a valid Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)-compliant document, such as a valid passport, Trusted Traveler Program card, or Enhanced Tribal Card; and,
be prepared to present any other relevant documents requested by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer during a border inspection.

COVID-19 testing is not required for entry via a land port of entry or ferry terminal.

Although these new vaccination requirements do not apply to U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, or U.S. nationals, all travelers are reminded to bring a WHTI-compliant document when re-entering the United States. Non-U.S. individuals attempting to enter the United States irregularly, through any illegal means or without proper documentation, will continue to be expelled pursuant to CDC’s Title 42 public health order.

To help reduce wait times, travelers can take advantage of facial biometrics and CBP One™, which is a single portal for CBP mobile applications and services.

To learn more about the updated requirements for travelers, review the DHS fact sheet.

CBP CBSA Joint Emergency Update – Flood Situation Dec 8 2021

stevelsanders98230 — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 17:16:57 +0000

For your information we have attached the most recent CBP / CBSA emergency protocols due to the floods and road closures in British Columbia (BC) Canada. Please download and read the attached.

UPDATED JOINT CBP AND CBSA EMERGENCY PROTOCOLS IN RESPONSE TO FLOOD SITUATION IN BRITISH COLUMBIA Communique updated 12082021

Steve Sanders / Sanders Brokerage Services

APHIS – LACEY ACT PHASE VI – October 1, 2021

stevelsanders98230 — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 09:25:41 +0000

The following article submission has been provided by the NCBFAA (The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders of America):

On Oct. 1, customs brokers will see new tariff flags for USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Lacey, requiring transmission of a Lacey Act declaration or a valid disclaim for products classified in these tariff categories.

The product categories include new wooden pallets, containers or packaging that are NOT under load, some essential oils, additional musical instruments, oriented strand board, bi-pods and tripods, and trunks, cases, and suitcases. The specific HTS numbers are listed below.

NCBFAA Regulatory Agencies Committee (RAC) Chair Mike Lahar of A.N. Deringer participated last week in a timely and informative webinar sponsored by the National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA) on the APHIS Lacey requirements. He was joined by Karen Williams, Compliance Specialist at APHIS. The focus of the webinar was on pallets and both speakers emphasized that the declaration requirement does not apply to pallets (new or used) that are “under load.” Nor does it apply to used, recycled, or repaired pallets – whether empty or under load. In both cases, a disclaim code A or B must be transmitted. The declaration must be provided for new pallets that are the product being imported.

Lahar provided a practical perspective on the filing requirements, clarifying when a broker needs to file the declaration, and when to transmit a disclaim code. To view a replay of the webinar, go here and use this Access Passcode: LaceyAct_0921.

For more information, visit the APHIS Lacey Act website here.

Following are the HTS numbers that will be flagged beginning Oct. 1:

Ch. 33 Headings (Essential Oils)

3301295109—essential oils of cedarwood

3301295121—essential oils of linaloe or bois de rose
3301295139—essential oils of sandalwood

Ch. 42 Headings (Trunks, Cases, Suitcases)

4202292000—trunks, cases, and suitcases of wood

4202992000—other, of wood, not lined
4202993000—other, of wood, lined

Ch. 44 Headings (Wood and Articles of Wood)

441012—oriented strand board (OSB)
4415—cases, boxes, crates, drums, containers, pallets, box-pallets, etc.

Ch. 92 Headings (Musical Instruments)

9205902000—wind musical instruments: bagpipes
9205904020—clarinets
9205904080—other (woodwind instruments)
9205904060—flutes and piccolos
9206002000—drums
9207900040—musical instruments (fretted string instruments)
92—parts and accessories for musical instruments of heading 9202
9209992000—parts and accessories for bagpipes
9209994040—parts and accessories for other woodwind instruments
9209998000—other

Ch. 96 Headings (Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles)

9620005500—monopods, bipods, tripods, and similar articles of wood