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CBP Publishes Rule To Amend its Ability to Refuse Importation of Certain Goods
Practical Law Legal Update 8-535-4539 (Approx. 2 pages)
CBP Publishes Rule To Amend its Ability to Refuse Importation of Certain Goods
by Practical Law Commercial
| Published on 25 Jul 2013 • USA (National/Federal) |
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a final rule that amends CBP regulations and provides that CBP will refuse admission into the US to consumer products and industrial equipment that are noncompliant with energy conservation and labeling standards under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975.
On July 5, 2013, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), published a final rule amending part 12 of title 19 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Under this final rule:
- CBP will refuse admission into the US to certain consumer products and industrial equipment that are noncompliant with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975's (EPCA) energy conservation and labeling standards.
- Upon written or electronic recommendation from the Department of Energy or the Federal Trade Commission, CBP may conditionally release noncompliant products or equipment to the importer of record for purposes of reconditioning, relabeling or performing other modifications necessary to make the goods comply with the EPCA.
The final rule becomes effective on August 5, 2013.