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Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) Bills

May 10, 2012

CBP will start to issue bills for the increase to the Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) shortly. CBP is urging importers to submit one check for each bill received. According to CBP, remittance of a s... View Full Post

Imported chemicals must contain Vietnamese labelling

February 29, 2012

All imported chemical substances sold in Viet Nam must be labelled in the Vietnamese language, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced.... View Full Post

China CIQ Initiates Strict Inspections on the Import of Hazardous Chemicals

February 23, 2012

China's entry-exit inspection and quarantine administrations (CIQ) has started compulsory inspections on over 160 hazardous chemicals substances exported to China and their packages from 1st Feb 2012.... View Full Post

Argentina Imposes New Import Regulations

February 13, 2012

Argentina has implemented a new trade regulation which makes it mandatory for companies to declare the amount of goods being imported into the country by signing an official document beforehand. E... View Full Post

Turkey Expected to Implement 24-Hour Rule January 1

December 29, 2011

According to industry sources and BDP Operations in Turkey, the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Customs and Trade (Turkish Customs) is expected to implement a 24-hour Advanced Manifest Rule, beginning ... View Full Post