The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released summary data from mandatory registration of cosmetic product facilities and listing of cosmetic products under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation.

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued new guidelines to assist deemed export applicants in obtaining licenses.

CBP’s Intellectual Property Enforcement Branch briefed eRecordation holders on August 27, 2026 on changes to the recordation application, future expanded pre-seizure disclosure authority, pending legislation, and an enforcement posture that has to consequence delivery, especially collecting penalties for IP violations.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) brought together government officials and members of the trade community in Dallas from September 8–10, 2026, for its annual Trade and Cargo Security Summit (TCSS). This year’s theme “Knowing Your Supply Chain to Remain Compliant and Mitigate Risk” was reflected throughout three days of discussions on enforcement, supply chain visibility, artificial intelligence, forced labor, transshipment, CTPAT, cybersecurity, and the future of customs compliance.

Another busy month in international trade news, here's the full roundup:

Another busy month in international trade news. Here's the full roundup:

All parties involved in the importation of merchandise into the US, such as importers, customs brokers, exporters, shippers, and foreign suppliers and manufacturers, can file a Prior Disclosure (PD)...

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is tasked with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with consumer products.

If an individual or company believes it has violated US trade laws, proactively disclosing the potential violation can substantially reduce penalties.

On May 11, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce published the procedures for companies to apply for agreements with the U.S. government to reduce Section 232 tariffs on imported patented pharmaceutical products by onshoring manufacturing.

On April 20, 2026, CBP launched Phase 1 of the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE). Importers of record (IORs) and licensed customs brokers may now file CAPE Declarations through ACE.

Notable trade developments – November 2024.

The United States enforces antiboycott laws designed to address foreign government's economic boycotts of countries friendly to the U.S. Antiboycott laws have been on the books since the 1970s...

A system of disclosures, known as voluntary self-disclosures (VSDs) or prior disclosures (PDs), exists for a wide array of federal agencies.

On June 9, 2026, CBP issued new guidance supplementing its 2022 UFLPA guidance and other resources with a single document covering every forced-labor authority it enforces. The new guidance outlines CBP’s detention and exclusion processes and gives practical guidance on how to respond.

The Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published its first quarterly update of the Boycott Requester List.

Donald Trump favors tariffs. Leading up to the 2024 election, he called himself the "tariff man" and stated that tariffs are "the greatest thing ever invented" and "the most beautiful word

The Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published an updated version of Don't Let This Happen to You!, a list of case examples highlighting BIS enforcement efforts including criminal cases.

On July 1, 2026, CBP filed its latest status declaration in Euro-Notions Florida, Inc. v. United States (CIT No. 25-00595) — the lead case now governing how IEEPA duty refunds are administered through CBP’s Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) platform.

The “Made in the USA” labeling rules were enacted to prevent deceptive advertising and ensure customers can make informed purchasing choices. The concept of labeling products with the correct country of origin dates all the way back to the McKinley Tariff Act in 1890, and Congress and federal agencies have updated “Made in the USA” rules over the years.