Is Your Import Regulated by the FDA?

Customs Brokerage Q&A of the month FDA

Customs Question of the Month with Licensed Customs Broker, Jessica Parks Q: How do I know if the Food and Drug Administration regulates my import? A: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates more commodities than its name would imply. These commodities are, but not limited to, medical devices, some electronics, LED lights, cosmetics, and tobacco products. Each commodity that the FDA regulates requires information … Read More

Are 301 Tariffs Eligible for Duty Drawback?

Customs Brokerage Q&A of the month

CUSTOMS QUESTION OF THE MONTH with Licensed Customs Broker, Jessica Parks Nov. 2020 Q: Are 301 tariffs eligible for duty drawback? A: Yes, However Duty drawbacks, or refunds, of these duties can only occur under specific circumstances. Your goods are eligible for duty drawback if, after being imported into the U.S., they are subsequently exported without ever entering U.S. commerce, OR they are legally destroyed … Read More