Relaxed Enforcement Announced for SOLAS
June 2, 2016
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) recently announced it has relaxed its stance on the enforcement of new Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) regulations due to take effect on July 1st that make container weighing mandatory, instructing regulators to take “a practical and pragmatic approach” when enforcing the new regulations for a period of three …
Do You Use ACE?
August 17, 2014
AAEI launched a new survey on the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) for all users of US Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP’s) digital system designed to facilitate legitimate trade while enhancing border security. The survey is open to members and non-members in an effort to measure the trade community’s transition to ACE. The survey will remain …
New: FDA Import Requirements and Best Practices
January 12, 2016
AAEI is offering free downloads of its recent update to the manual, FDA Import Requirements and Best Practices for Drugs and Medical Devices. A cross-functional team from branded and generic pharmaceutical and medical device companies prepared this manual in order to assist the US importer of FDA regulated merchandise. Compliance to the FDA’s import regulations …
AAEI Releases “Blueprint” for Trusted Traders
January 8, 2015
AAEI launched a major initiative in December with its release of a white paper called, “A Blueprint to Trust”. The proposal outlines a comprehensive and holistic trusted trader program to encompass all federal agencies regulating imports and importers under one uniform system offering meaningful benefits to both agencies and businesses. AAEI met with key government leaders …
Trade Expertise
June 10, 2014
AAEI is the only professionally staffed organization which monitors and comments on the major legislative and regulatory issues relating to the import and export of merchandise. No other voice in Washington commands more attention and respect from policymakers because of AAEI’s longevity and technical expertise. Under the AAEI banner, businesses make their positions known in …