What is Transshipping? Transshipping is the process of transferring goods from one mode of transportation to another (often from one vessel or port to another) during their journey from origin to destination. While transshipping itself is legal and common in global trade logistics, it becomes illegal when used deceptively to avoid duties, sanctions, or trade restrictions. Increased Transshipment Activity Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has observed a notable increase in t

In August 2023, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a draft guidance for cosmetic product facility registrations and cosmetic...

Image Source: First Things First On August 7, 2023, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued two final rules to codify the...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has created a new dashboard that offers interesting insights on the agency’s enforcement of the...