U.S. CUSTOMS COMPLIANCE ISSUES
By: Jorge A. Torres
President/Licensed U.S. Customs Broker
Interlink Trade Services

Country of Origin Marking
By: Jorge A. Torres
President/Licensed U.S. Customs Broker
Interlink Trade Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
(09/02/2005) On September 16, 2005, the United States, in cooperation with Mexico and Canada, will begin enforcement of the international phytosanitary standard (ISPM 15) for regulated solid wood packaging material (WPM) entering North America.

Enforcement of the ISPM 15 standard will be conducted in accordance with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operational guidelines and procedures. Importers are encouraged to ensure that have all regulated WPM treated and marked according to the ISPM 15 standard to avoid possible delays or rejection of WPM in cargo shipments at U.S. ports of entry due to noncompliance.