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CBP Ends ISPM 15 Hyphen Suspension What Importers Must Do Now
A single missing hyphen on a wood packaging mark can now put an entire shipment at risk. U.S. Customs and Border Protection has reminded the trade community through TIN #67042554, issued by the Agriculture and Prepared Products Center of Excellence and Expertise, that the suspension of the ISPM 15 hyphen requirement ends on December 31, 2025. CBP has already begun paying close attention to wood packaging material compliance, and importers are seeing the real consequence of no

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Sep 189 min read


CBP Form 5106 and IOR Enforcement What Importers Need to Know Before September 18 2026 Q and A
A wrong address, outdated phone number, mismatched EIN, or indirect Power of Attorney may soon do more than slow down an import entry. It could cause U.S. Customs and Border Protection to void an Importer of Record number, stopping merchandise from entering the United States until the problem is fixed. Based on Executive Order 14411, Strengthening Customs Enforcement, and CBP’s subsequent Federal Register notice on Importer of Record data accuracy, CBP is moving toward strong

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Sep 27 min read


HTS 9903.82.01 Reintroduced: How the Update Reshapes Import Classification and Duty Exposure
The U.S. Commerce Department recently made a significant update to import regulations by reintroducing the non-metal Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) number 9903.82.01. This change affects articles that do not contain aluminum, steel, or copper and will influence how certain products are classified and taxed when entering the United States. Importers, customs brokers, and trade professionals need to understand these adjustments to navigate compliance and avoid unexpected cost

Erica Lindsay
May 13 min read
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