On Dec. 27 the Food and Drug Administration posted new and revised versions of the following Import Alerts on the detention without physical examination of:
On Dec. 26-27 the Foreign Agricultural Service issued the following GAIN reports:
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced changes Dec. 27 to Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) electronic manuals. While some changes are minor, other changes may affect the admissibility of the plant products, including fruits, vegetables, and flowers.
The Food Safety and Inspection Service revised export requirements and plant lists for the following countries for Dec. 21-27:
The Food Safety and Inspection Service set Jan. 1, 2016, as the uniform compliance date for any new meat and poultry product labeling regulations issued between Jan. 1, 2013, and Dec. 31, 2014. FSIS periodically announces uniform compliance dates for new meat and poultry product labeling regulations to minimize the economic impact of label changes. Comments on this final rule are due by Jan. 30.
The International Trade Administration said it will lead a June 2013 trade mission to Russia for exporters of healthcare products. The mission will include one-on-one business appointments with pre-screened potential partners, market briefings, and networking events, it said. Up to 20 companies will be selected to participate. The ITA will begin to review applications Dec. 28. Applications received after March 15 will only be considered if space permits, the ITA said.
Auto Liq Instructions are an ITA Action, Come Under 1581(i), says CIT; Denies Dismissal of Challenge
The Court of International Trade denied the government’s motion to dismiss, for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, an action brought by Michaels Stores challenging allegedly incorrect antidumping duty assessment instructions sent to CBP by the International Trade Administration. The government argued that Michaels is challenging CBP’s action, so the suit should have been filed under 28 USC 1581(a) customs protest denial jurisdiction. CIT said Michaels was instead challenging the International Trade Administration’s action, considering that the ITA issued the instructions, and said the suit was correctly filed under 28 USC 1581(i) residual jurisdiction as a challenge of the ITA’s administration and enforcement of trade laws.
Mexico's Diario Oficial of Dec. 26-27, lists notices from the Secretary of the Economy as follows:
The Millennium Challenge Corporation reported for the 2012 quarter July 1 through Sept. 30 on foreign assistance provided under section 605 of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, and on transfers or allocations of funds to other federal agencies under section 619(b) of the Act.
The Millennium Challenge Corporation issued its report on the selection of eligible countries for Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) compact assistance during fiscal year 2013. The assistance is given to countries that enter into compacts with the U.S. to support policies and programs that advance the prospects of such countries achieving lasting economic growth and poverty reduction. The report also identifies countries determined to be eligible for MCC’s Threshold Program, which assists countries to become compact eligible.