| Customs
will delay enforcement of new standards for treating wood
packaging to help minimize the importation of potentially
destructive insects until Feb. 1, 2006.
The new requirements were
supposed to go into effect Sept. 16.
Customs will instead implement a
period of informed compliance from Sept. 16-Jan. 31 to notify
shippers of cargo that does not comply with the new treatment
requirements. Customs will
reject and re-export non-compliant shipments, beginning Feb.
1-July 04. Full enforcement is slated to begin July 5, when
non-compliant materials will not be allowed to enter the U.S.
For more information contact
Customs' temporary toll-free phone number to field questions about
the new rules, at 866-738-8197. International shippers can call
301-734-5346. You can also visit APHIS web
site at www.aphis.usda.gov
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