U.S., Mexico Advance Efforts on Supply Chain Security, Customs Improvements

The U.S. and Mexico are taking a number of steps to increase the global competitiveness of North America, including by modernizing their shared border and improving regulatory cooperation. Among the efforts highlighted at a recent meeting under the U.S.-Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue are the following.

Supply Chain Security. The two sides are working to expand the mutual recognition arrangement between the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism and Mexico’s Nuevo Esquema de Empresas Certificadas.

WTO issues “compliance” panel report on EU’s AD measures on fasteners from China

On 7 August 2015, the WTO issued the “compliance” panel report in the case “European Communities — Definitive anti-dumping measures on certain iron or steel fasteners from China” 

The review regulation explained the determinations made by the European Commission and concluded that the injurious dumping determined in the original investigation was confirmed and that the definitive duties on the product should continue, at revised rates.

Russia introduces 'incinerate on site' law for banned EU food products

Vladimir Putin signs decree ordering destruction of sanction-busting imports, as campaigners say it is a grotesque move in a country with millions in poverty.

Russia has stepped up its battle against parmesan cheese, Danish bacon and other European delicacies, announcing it plans to incinerate contraband shipments on the border as soon as they are discovered.

IFCBA Associated Business Application - Geodis Wilson Canada Ltd.

Submitted by IFCBA on Thu, 2015-07-30 16:14

Good day.

We have received an associated business application from Geodis Wilson Canada Ltd., and would appreciate your approval of and/or comments on this application by August 13, 2015, please. 

Geodis Wilson Canada Ltd. is a Freight Solution, Logistics Company. 

The contact person is Ms. Gillian Jiwani, Customs Director. 

The company’s contact information follows:

IFCBA Associated Business Application - Montgomery International Inc.

Submitted by IFCBA on Wed, 2015-07-29 11:55

Good day.

We have received an associated business application from Montgomery International Inc., and would appreciate your approval of and/or comments on this application by August 12, 2015, please. 

Montgomery International Inc. was incorporated in 1982 and is an ABI (Automated Broker Interface) certified customs broker, located in Philadelphia, PA. and in Buffalo, N.Y. Montgomery also offers international freight frowarding services, working with over 400 agents in 65 countries around the world.

The contact person is Mr. Richard Zupito, Vice President.

IFCBA Associated Business Application - Arma Shield LLC

Submitted by IFCBA on Fri, 2015-07-24 15:11

 Good day.

We have received an associated business application from Arma Shield LLC, and would appreciate your approval of and/or comments on this application by August 7, 2015, please. 

Founded in 2008, Arma Shield LLC is a diversified company of exports and imports of goods.

The company’s contact information follows:

RP .: Str. Engineering, 50k; Kiev, Ukrainetel .: 044 453-26-23, fax: 453-35-45 044; e-mail:  [email protected]http://armabrok.com.ua/