APHIS – LACEY ACT PHASE VI – October 1, 2021

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... Read More

Wood Packing Material

THE U.S.D.A., SAY, Make sure your wood packing material has been properly heat or methyl bromide treated!   U.S.D.A. is refusing shipments that contain pallets and wood packing material that is not properly marked are treated with ISPM 15 or IPPC logos.  Make sure your shipment is admissible and become familiar with the information on the web site links listed below.  Having your shipment refused by the U.S.D.A. is costly, inconvenient and not fun. In a multi national effort the U.S.D.A. has... Read More