{"id":3424,"date":"2024-12-06T15:38:55","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T15:38:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bocintl.com\/web\/?p=3424"},"modified":"2024-12-06T15:42:54","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T15:42:54","slug":"blast-506-trumps-tariff-threats-shake-markets-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bocintl.com\/web\/blast-506-trumps-tariff-threats-shake-markets-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Blast #507 \u2013\u00a0Lacey Act Phase VII: New Declaration Rules for Importers Now in Effect"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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December 1, 2024, Lacey ACT Phase VII Declaration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

from: aphis.usda.gov<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Phase VII of the Lacey Act provisions for certain imported plants and wood products began implementing on December 1, 2024. In this phase, Lacey Act declarations are required for all <\/strong>remaining plant products Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes that are not<\/strong> 100-percent composite materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lacey Act declarations are now required on a wide array of imported products, including furniture, additional essential oils, sporting goods, housewares, tools, boats and vehicles, cork etc. <\/strong>Please see the below complete list of products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

View the full list of products<\/strong> included in Phase VII on our Implementation Schedule<\/a> web page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lacey Act proper use of Special Use Designations Special Use Designations | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service<\/a> example: Composite, Recycled, and Reclaimed Plant Materials<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Importers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s what you can do for Phase VII: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Know your supply chain for each piece of plant material in the product.\u00a0<\/strong>An imported product may include many different plant species. For example, furniture may include inlays of many species. Communicate with your suppliers to obtain plant information\u2014the scientific name for each piece of plant product and where that plant was harvested.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Learn how to file a declaration.<\/strong>\u00a0Familiarize yourself with the\u00a0requirements<\/a>\u00a0and what information you need to file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Get answers to your questions.\u00a0<\/strong>For more specifics, check out our\u00a0frequently asked questions<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Lacey Act Declaration Requirements <\/strong>Last Modified: October 23, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You can review the information on this website: Lacey Act Declaration Requirements<\/a> this lists the requirements for Common Products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Do You Need a Declaration?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Yes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You do<\/strong> need to file a Lacey Act declaration if all<\/strong> of the following apply to your product or shipment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n