Lacey Act Enforcement

Posted: Dec 07, 2009 by Bowers M & Co Inc

New phase of Lacey Act Enforcement starts April 1, 2009.
The Lacey Act Amendments of 2008 prohibit trade in plants and plant products harvested in violation of U.S. or foreign law. The amendment requires importers to declare the scientific name (genus and species) of any plant product included in any imported item, the country where the [...]

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Importer Security Program

Posted: Dec 07, 2009 by Bowers M & Co Inc

Dear Clients,
On January 25th 2009 U.S. Customs & Border Protection will implement a new program called Importer Security Program (formerly known as 10 + 2). This program requires submission to Customs of required information before an ocean freight container can be laden at a foreign port. The importer is required to submit the following:
1.) Seller [...]

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Information On Rules and Regulations

Posted: Sep 21, 2009 by Bowers M & Co Inc

Check back periodically for updates on information important to you, such as customs rules and regulations.
More information coming soon.

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