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Canada: Ban on Canadian Alcohol with the Exception of Certain Bulk ProductsThe ban on Canadian wine, spirits, and beer has now been in place since September 29, prohibiting almost all beverage alcohol from crossing the border into the USA. The ban is not having a huge economic impact as Canada exports of bottled product to […]

On October 8, 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade certified a class action in Freestyle World, Inc. v. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, covering importers of record that paid IEEPA duties between February 1, 2025 and February 19, 2026 and have not separately filed suit. The class seeks an order directing CBP to liquidate […]

Come hear one of the top experts in the drawback industry, Tony Nogueras of Alliance International. Tony will explain the basics of drawback and the unique opportunities available for beverage alcohol. He joins the WSSA NY/NJ Port Tour & Briefing, along with updates from Maher Terminals, the Port Authority of NY & NJ and CBP, […]

If you need help filing CBMA claims, or if manual filings are taking up too much of your time, WSSA can help. Our team has helped importers claim millions of dollars in refunds since CBMA’s inception. If you are having difficulties filing CBMA claims, or have not yet taken advantage of your CBMA tax benefits, now is the time to […]

2027 CBMA assignments: Foreign producers may submit 2027 CBMA tax benefit assignments in myTTB as of October 1, 2026. The deadline for 2027 assignments is March 31, 2028. Importers should remind suppliers to submit any remaining 2026 assignments by March 31, 2027. FDA registration renewal: The FDA biennial renewal period for Food Facility Registrations is […]