Micromobility warnings – e-scotters – scooters – e-bicycles – e-unicycles
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... Read More
FOREIGN SUPPLIERS VERIFICATION PROGRAM – FDA
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). Read More
Change in Blaine FDA hours
The Blaine station of the FDA announced a change in their operating hours beginning September 7, 2022. The new hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday excluding Holidays. The changes will remain in effect until we are notified otherwise. Read More
Pacific Highway – Access Restored
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. Read More
Holiday Office Hours
Hello: Below is our office hours for the Holiday Season 2021. Please plan accordingly. We will have an on-call representative during the hours when our office is closed to take emergency calls. Friday 12/24/21: Closing at 12:00 p.m. Monday 12/28/21 – Thursday 12/30/21: Open (limited staff on Monday) Friday 12/31/21: Closing at 12:00 p.m. Monday 1/3/22: Open with limited staff Tuesday 1/4/22: Open regular hours We here at Sanders Brokerage Services would like to with you and yours a... Read More
CBP CBSA Joint Emergency Update – Flood Situation Dec 8 2021
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 Read More
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
Goods Returning to the USA (update via Customs Message) 49132200
For years we have posted to our website publications of the changes taking place with “Goods Returning to the USA”. At this time we want to inform everyone of the recent CBP message posting # 49132200. Please read on. This notification by Customs most likely will be very important to you, and essential in your understanding of CBP’s regulatory position on “returning goods” U.S. manufactured or foreign made, back to the United States of America. Specifically... Read More
CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION – 1USG
This article has been provided the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) for your information: CPSC Webinar Provides Insight on Managing the 1USG Messaging in ACE Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) officials joined with customs brokers in a stimulating and informative webinar on CPSC’s 1USG Messaging at Import on June 18. CPSC panelists Deputy Director Sabrina Keller and International Trade Specialist John Blachere explained and clarified key elements... Read More
SECTION 301 – Additional China Duty Status
Arguments, Motions Scheduled for Section 301 Tariff Lawsuit Oral Argument Scheduled. On Thursday, June 17, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) will hold an oral argument on plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction. The motion seeks to suspend the liquidation on entries involving the Section 301 duties challenged in the court cases. The government filed a memorandum opposing the motion and plaintiffs have asked to court to permit the filing of a reply to that opposition. The... Read More
