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08/12/2026

Read about what importers need to know about FDA registration, food labeling, supplier verification, and Prior Notice requirements before bringing food products into the United States. Learn more!

Who needs to register with the FDA?Most facilities that manufacture, process, pack, receive, or hold food must register with the FDA every two years. This includes most foreign manufacturers and some importers. There are exceptions to the registration requirement, so businesses should confirm whethe...

08/12/2026

Learn the key FDA requirements for importing cosmetics into the U.S., including safety standards, labeling rules, color additives, and registration programs. Read more!

What is a cosmetic?A cosmetic is a product that is used to clean, improve, or change a person's appearance. This includes products like makeup, lotion, shampoo, perfume, and skincare products. Cosmetics imported into the United States must follow the same FDA rules as products made in the U.S.What d...

08/12/2026

From determining transaction value to maintaining proper documentation, this guide explains what importers need to know about bona fide sales and customs valuation. Read more!

OverviewImporting goods into the United States involves more than simply shipping products across borders. One of the most important parts of the import process is determining the customs value of merchandise. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) uses the concept of bona fide sales and sales for...

08/12/2026

The FDA oversees a wide range of imported products. Discover which goods require FDA review and compliance before entering the U.S. market. Read more!

The general Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates a large number of products like: • Foods meant for humans and animals (animal feed and human foods including color additives, chemicals that come into contact with food to ensure they do not pose a health risk in migration, bottled water, in...

08/12/2026

Learn how CPSC regulations help protect children and what importers need to know about testing, certification, eFiling, and product safety requirements. Read more!

1. Why CPSC Compliance MattersImporting children's apparel and products into the United States requires careful attention to Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regulations. These requirements are designed to protect children from unsafe products and ensure that products sold in the U.S. marke...

08/05/2026

Stay informed on CBP’s latest international mail guidance, including changes to low-value shipment processing and new customs filing requirements. Read more!

Beginning on June 24, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) permanently ended the rule that allowed international mail packages worth $800 or less to enter the U.S. without going through the normal customs process. Starting July 24, 2026, these packages must follow a new postal informal ent...

08/05/2026

New CBP copper import rules will impact reporting procedures for certain wire and cable products. Learn what importers need to know about the updated Section 232 requirements. Read more!

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is introducing new reporting requirements for certain copper imports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. These requirements come from Presidential Proclamation 11021, which requires importers to provide information about where the copper in imported...

08/05/2026

Selling toys in the U.S. requires careful compliance with CPSC safety standards. Discover what businesses need to know about testing, labeling, certification, and regulations. Read more!

What are the CPSC regulations regarding phthalates in children’s toys? Congress and the CPSC strictly limit eight specific types of phthalates (which are chemicals used to make plastics softer and more flexible) to no more than 0.1% in plasticized components of children's toys and childcare produc...

08/05/2026

The FDA oversees a wide range of imported products. Discover which goods require FDA review and compliance before entering the U.S. market. Read more!

08/05/2026

Proper apparel labeling is essential for U.S. imports. Discover what importers need to know about country of origin markings, labeling rules, and CBP requirements. Read more!