Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
The Journal of Commerce (JoC) reports that certain trade groups are warming to the idea of third party validations of companies' supply-chain security under the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT). JoC adds that in countries that don't have the resources or the training, an independent examiner may be the only way to validate companies to be "authorized economic operators" (AEOs). (See today's ITT's, 06082915, for Part II of BP summary of the WCO's AEO guidelines, which addresses the use of third-party validators for AEOs.) (JoC Pub 07/03/06, www.joc.com)
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1. Some Trade Groups Open to Idea of Third-Party Validation of C-TPAT Members
2. CBP Considers Billing Importers for Cost of Destroying/Re-exporting Abandoned Agricultural Goods that Have Been Denied Entry
Shipper's NewsWire reports that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is considering billing importers for the cost of destroying or re-exporting abandoned agricultural goods that have been denied entry to prevent the spread of pests or disease. According to the article, a decision on this issue is expected within 30 days. (SNW dated 08/24/06, www.americanshipper.com.)
3. ITA Seeks Applications for Membership on Travel/Tourism Advisory Board
The International Trade Administration (ITA) has issued a notice announcing that it is seeking applications by September 22, 2006, for membership on the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board. According to the ITA, the purpose of the Board is to advise the Secretary of Commerce on matters relating to the travel and tourism industry. (FR Pub 08/22/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-13855.pdf)
4. Recent CPSC Press Releases on Recalls
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued separate press releases (dated 07/01/06 - 07/31/06) announcing that the following companies, in cooperation with the CPSC, are voluntarily recalling the products listed below. Due to the large number of recalls, this is Part II of a two-part series of summaries. (Press releases available at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prereljul06.html)