In the News
• Pressure points ahead could bring a quicker end to the shutdown - [World Cargo News]
• Ships without payment proof face entry denial under USTR port fee rules - [World Cargo News]
• Canadian trade deficit widened in August as new tariffs took effect - [RBC]
• Tariffs Outlast Shutdowns as Growing Economic Threat - [Global Trading Mag]
• Auto giant shares tumble as European Union’s new steel tariffs spark industry panic - [CNBC]
• Trump says tariffs on medium- and heavy-duty trucks will go into effect Nov. 1 - [The Hill]
• Pressure is building on Donald Trump as tariffs bite deeper into American manufacturing - [CBC]
• The global race for free trade agreements since Trump's return - [Reuters]
• China could bar U.S.-service ships in new maritime dispute volley - [FreightWaves]
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Import Alerts (FDA):
• [10/07/2025] "Detention Without Physical Examination of New Tobacco Products, Other Than ENDS, Without Required Marketing Authorization"
• [10/07/2025] "Detention Without Physical Examination and Guidance of Foods Containing Illegal and/or Undeclared Colors."
• [10/06/2025] "Detention Without Physical Examination of Drugs From Foreign Establishments Refusing FDA Inspection"
• [10/06/2025] Detention Without Physical Examination of Food Products That Are or Contain an Unsafe Food Additive
• [10/06/2025] Detention Without Physical Examination of Certain Regulated Tobacco
Products Lacking Labeling Requirements Specified in Section 903(a)(2) of the FD&C Act
• [10/06/2025] "Detention Without Physical Examination of New Tobacco Products, Other Than ENDS, Without Required Marketing Authorization"
• [10/06/2025] "Detention Without Physical Examination of Electronic Products that Fail to Comply with Performance Standards or to Have Required Certification"
• [10/03/2025] - Detention Without Physical Examination of Certain Human Food Products From Certain Regions In Indonesia Subject To The Requirement of Import Certification Per Section 801(q)
• [10/03/2025] - Detention Without Physical Examination of Imported Food Products That Appear to Be Misbranded
• [10/03/2025] - "DETENTION WITHOUT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION OF PRODUCTS THAT ARE MARKETED AS FOODS, INCLUDING PRODUCTS MARKETED AS DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS, THAT CONTAIN AN ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENT"
• [10/03/2025] - "Detention Without Physical Examination Of Finished Dosage Form Drug Products, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, and Inactive Ingredients for Potentially Hazardous Microbiological Contamination"
• [10/03/2025] - "Detention without Physical Examination of Processed Human and Animal Foods for Pesticides"
• [10/03/2025] - "Detention Without Physical Examination Of Raw Agricultural Products for Pesticides"
• [10/03/2025] - "Detention Without Physical Examination and Guidance of Foods Containing Illegal and/or Undeclared Colors."
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Petition Filed Requesting the Imposition of Antidumping and Countervailing Duties on Imports of Chromium Trioxide from India and the Republic of Turkey - Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Klestadt LLP
On September 29, 2025, American Chrome (formerly Elementis) filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties on the imports of Chromium Trioxide from India and the Republic of Turkey. The petition alleges dumping margins of 14.70% (India) and 40.93% (Turkey). The petition identifies certain foreign producers/exporters and U.S. importers of the investigated product.
The merchandise subject to these investigations is chromium trioxide (Chemical Abstracts Services (“CAS”) registry number 1333-82-0), regardless of form (dry or solution). Chromium trioxide is an inorganic compound with the molecular formula CrO3 in dry form. Please see the petition for a more detailed description of the covered merchandise and exclusions.
The projected date of the International Trade Commission’s Preliminary Conference is October 21, 2025. The earliest theoretical date for retroactive suspension of liquidation for AD is December 9, 2025. CVD is October 20, 2025.
Please feel free to contact one of our attorneys for further information, including a complete scope description; a complete projected schedule for the AD and CVD investigations; the volume and value of imports; a list of identified foreign exporters and U.S. importers; and a list of alleged subsidy programs.
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Customs Bulletin Weekly, Vol. 59, October 01, 2025, No. 40 -TONNAGE TAX MODERNIZATION
Customs Bulletin Weekly for October 1, 2025. This document is a weekly compilation of decisions, rulings, regulations, notices, and abstracts concerning customs and related matters of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and U.S. Court of International Trade.
Customs Bulletin Weekly, Vol. 59, October 01, 2025, No. 40 [PDF] {October 1, 2025[
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Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection User Fee Rate Adjustment
On APHIS’ behalf, CBP collects AQI from commercial trucks and commercial cargo vessels. If applicable, CBP also collects the Customs User Fee on these conveyances. Customs User Fees are increasing also on October 1, 2025, as announced in the Federal Register.
AQI User Fee Increase ]PDF[ ]September 26, 2025[
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CTPAT Alert – Cabotage Rules Violations and CTPAT
This alert provides the transportation industry, specifically those that employ truck drivers with B-1 visas, with a better understanding of the cabotage rules to help ensure compliance with federal immigration laws and regulations.
CTPAT Alert – Cabotage Rules Violations and CTPAT ]PDF[ ]September 24, 2025[
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Forced Labor Allegation Portal Quick Reference Guide (QRG)
Forced Labor Allegation Portal Quick Reference Guide (QRG)
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Two Companies and Three Executives Indicted for Fraudulently Selling Chinese Forklifts to U.S. Government as “Made in America” and Evading Tariffs - Department of Justice
A federal grand jury in Denver returned an indictment on August 21, 2025, charging two Denver-area companies and the companies’ top executives for defrauding the federal government on sales of forklifts and conspiring to avoid paying proper tariffs on forklifts imported into the United States.
Read entire article here
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Tai Foong USA Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Shrimp in Fusia Asian Inspirations Veggie Spring Rolls - Food & Drug Administration
October 8, 2025 – Tai Foong USA of Seattle, Washington is recalling a limited quantity of Fusia Asian Inspirations Veggie Spring Rolls, net wt. 10oz, because the product may contain shrimp, a known allergen, that is not declared on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to shrimp or shellfish run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
The affected Veggie Spring Rolls were distributed exclusively to ALDI stores nationwide and sold under the Fusia Asian Inspirations brand.
The product is a 10-ounce (283.5 g) retail package identified by UPC 4099100222258 and the Best Before date 05/17/2027 printed on the back panel of the retail box.
No other Fusia Asian Inspirations products are affected by this recall.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that certain cases of Shrimp Spring Rolls may have been inadvertently packaged in boxes labeled as Vegetable Spring Rolls. The cause of this labeling error is being investigated. The recall is being conducted in cooperation with ALDI and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
At this time, no confirmed allergic reactions or illnesses have been reported related to this issue.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. The product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact Tai Foong USA at (206) 883-2317, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, or by email at bcox@northernchef.com
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