Thursday, February 29, 2024

Oso & Me Recalls Children’s Pajama Sets Due to Burn Hazard; Violation of the Federal Flammability Regulations for Children’s Sleepwear

This recall involves Oso & Me’s 100% cotton children’s long sleeve, two-piece pajama sets. The “Animal Party” style pajama sets are light blue with dark blue velvet piping, and have a print of lions, zebras, flamingos, monkeys, and bears. The recalled pajama sets were sold in sizes 3Y, 4Y, 5Y, 6Y, 7Y and 8Y and come with a reusable cotton gift bag with matching fabric. “Oso & Me” and the size are printed on the neck label and waist band label. “RN15567”, “Made in Sri Lanka”, and the care instructions appear on the side seam.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the children’s pajamas immediately and contact Oso & Me for a full refund. Consumers who purchased the product will be asked to destroy the garment by cutting the top and bottom in half, and sending the recalling firm a photo of the destroyed garment to ProductRecall@osoandme.com. Upon receipt of the photo, consumers will be issued a full refund of the purchase price.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: Stores nationwide and online at Oso & Me, The Little, Mud Pie, Marigold Modern, Nellie George, Pitt Street Kids, Swaddle AL, and Bea Colette from January 2020 through November 2023 for about $98. Products were also gifted to influencers and friends of the brand directly by Oso & Me.

Importer(s): Oso Children LLC, of San Francisco, California

Manufactured In: Sri Lanka

Recall number: 24-135

More information and photos HERE.

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Children’s Pajamas Recalled Due to Burn Hazard and Violation of Federal Flammability Standards; Sold Exclusively by Liverpool Football Club

This recall involves 17 styles of Liverpool Football Club-branded children’s pajamas (four sleepsuits and 13 pajama sets). The pajama sets were sold in sizes 9-12 Months, 12-18 Months, 18-24 Months, 3-4 Years, 5-6 Years, 7-8 Years, 9-10 Years, and 11-12 Years. The size and “L.F.C.” are printed on the red neck label. “L.F.C.”, the product code, “Made in China”, the fiber content, and the washing instructions are printed on a sewn-in, side-seam label. 

Product NameProduct CodeColorFabric content 
LFC Baby 2 Pack Sleep SuitA21RV01Navy/Gray; Red/Gray/White 100% Cotton
LFC Junior Short PJ SetA21PF13

Top: Gray/Red/Navy Blue/White;

Bottom: Red/Navy Blue

Top: 92% Cotton, 8% Polyester;

Bottom: 100% Cotton

LFC Junior Red Long PJ SetA21PF14

Top: Red/White;

Bottom: Red/White/Yellow

100% Cotton
LFC Junior Gray Long PJ SetA21PF16

Top: Gray/Pink/Red;

Bottom: Gray/Pink

98% Cotton, 2% Polyester
LFC Junior Striped Short PJ SetA21PF17

Top: Red/Gray/Blue/White;

Bottom: Gray/Red

98% Cotton, 2% Polyester
LFC Junior Short PJ SetA22PF15Gray/Red

Top: 95% Cotton, 5% Viscose;

Bottom: 100% Cotton

LFC Junior Red/Gray Long PJ SetA22PF16

Top: Gray/Red;

Bottom: Red/White

Top: 92% Cotton, 8% Polyester;

Bottom: 100% Cotton

LFC Junior Heart Long PJ SetA22PF19

Top: Red/White; 

Bottom: Gray/Red

Top: 100% Cotton;

Bottom: 98% Cotton, 2% Polyester

LFC 2 Pack Red & Gray Baby Sleep SuitsA22RV02Red/White100% Cotton
LFC 23/24 Home Baby PJ SetS23MN08Red/White100% Cotton
LFC 23/24 Home Baby Sleep SuitS23MN09Red/White100% Cotton
LFC 23/24 Away SleepsuitS23MN15Green/White/Black100% Cotton
LFC 23/24 Home Junior PJ SetS23TM04Red/White100% Cotton
LFC Juniors Short Pajama Set Charcoal RedA23TM33

Top: Red/Gray/White;

Bottom: Red/White

Top: 65% Polyester, 35% Cotton;

Bottom: 100% Cotton

LFC Juniors Long Pajama Set Charcoal RedA23TM15

Top: Gray/Red

Bottom: Gray/White

Top: 65% Polyester, 35% Cotton;

Bottom: 100% Cotton

LFC Juniors Long Pajama Set Charcoal RedA23TM16

Top: Gray/Red

Pants: Gray/White

Top: 65% Polyester, 35% Cotton;

Bottom: 100% Cotton

LFC Blippi Long Pajamas A23BL13

Red/Orange/Blue/Yellow/

Black/White

100% Cotton
Remedy:

Consumers should immediately take the recalled pajamas away from children, stop using them and contact Liverpool Football Club for a full refund. Consumers should destroy the garments by cutting them in half and disposing of them in accordance with local and state recycling laws. Consumers should send the recalling firm a photo of the destroyed garment using https://store.liverpoolfc.com/us-product-recall. Upon receipt of the photo, consumers will be issued a full refund of the purchase price.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
Exclusively on https://store.liverpoolfc.com from January 2022 through November 2023 for between $10 and $34.
Importer(s):

Liverpool Football Club, of United Kingdom (UK)

Manufactured In:
China, India, and Bangladesh
Recall number:
24-138

More information and photos HERE

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee

On February 16, 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection published in the Fedeeral Register (89 FR 12358) Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee.

SUMMARY: The Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Charleston, SC. The meeting will be open for the public to attend in person or via webinar. The in-person capacity is limited to 75 persons for public attendees.

The COAC will hear from the current subcommittees on the topics listed below:

1. The Intelligent Enforcement Subcommittee will provide updates on the work completed and topics discussed in its working groups. The Antidumping/Countervailing Duty (AD/CVD) Working Group will provide updates regarding its work and discussions on importer compliance with AD/CVD requirements. For this quarter, CBP continued to work on revisions to the Statement of Work (SOW) for the Forced Labor Working Group. During the next quarter, the Forced Labor Working Group will begin meeting and having discussions under the revised SOW. The SOW may include objectives to enhance focus on technology best practices, stakeholder training and guidance, transparency, and monitoring progress of the implementation of prior recommendations made by COAC. The Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Process Modernization Working Group will report on the continuation of the development of enhancements in communications between CBP, rights holders, and the trade community regarding enforcement actions. The Bond Working Group was placed on hiatus effective December 13, 2023, and does not anticipate providing an update.

2. The Next Generation Facilitation Subcommittee will provide updates on all its existing working groups, to include a new working group, and the transfer of an existing working group to this subcommittee. The Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) 2.0 Working Group had the chance to review the remaining business case scenarios for the Concept of Operations Document. The Customs Interagency Industry Working Group (CII) continues to work on identifying data redundancies to improve efficiencies for the government and the trade. A new working group, the Modernized Entry Processes Working Group (MEPWG), launched following the start of the 17th Term. The Broker Modernization Working Group (BMWG) has been transferred from the Rapid Response Subcommittee to this subcommittee. Finally, the Passenger Air Operations (PAO) Working Group continues to discuss with the Trusted Worker Program (eBadge) CBP Security Seal automated processing, automation of forms, and global entry/trusted traveler programs, and will provide an update on those discussions.

3. The Rapid Response Subcommittee had one active working group this quarter, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Chapter 7 Working Group. The working group met twice during this quarter. The group will discuss their determination that the goals of the Statement of Work have been met and that the group will go on hiatus starting February 1, 2024. The Broker Modernization Working Group (BMWG) is still an active working group but has been transferred from the Rapid Response Subcommittee to the Next Generation Facilitation Subcommittee.

4. The Secure Trade Lanes Subcommittee will provide updates on all seven of its active working groups: the Export Modernization Working Group, the In-Bond Working Group, the Trade Partnership and Engagement Working Group, the Pipeline Working Group, the Cross-Border Recognition Working Group, the De Minimis Working Group, and the Centers Working Group. The Export Modernization Working Group has continued its work on the Electronic Export Manifest Pilot Program and is specifically focused on the effects of progressive filing by the shipper to continuously update export information on successive dates rather than on a specific date. The In-Bond Working Group has continued its focus on the implementation of prior recommendations made by COAC. The Trade Partnership and Engagement Working Group has continued its work on the elements of the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) security program and the validation process. The Pipeline Working Group has continued discussing the most appropriate ``next step'' commodities and potential users of Distributed Ledger Technology to engage once the pilot for tracking pipeline-borne goods deploys. The Cross-Border Recognition Working Group began to meet again to develop tasks specific to its Statement of Work. The De Minimis Working Group has continued its work on strengthening the supply chain and mitigating risks in the low-value package environment. The Centers Working Group, new to this subcommittee, has begun work towards the goals of its Statement of Work.

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Sunday, February 25, 2024

Cold Weather Wind Jacket Contract Awarded

February 22, 2024, Blind Industries & Services of Maryland,** Baltimore, Maryland, has been awarded a maximum $9,606,000 modification (P00008) exercising the third one-year option period of a one-year base contract (SPE1C1-21-D-B107) with four one-year option periods for cold weather wind jackets. This is a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. The ordering period end date is Feb. 23, 2025. Using military service is Army. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2024 through 2025 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

**Mandatory source.

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Innerspring Mattress Contract Awarded

February 20, 2024, National Industries for the Blind,** Alexandria, Virginia, has been awarded a maximum $46,578,579 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for innerspring mattresses. This is a two-year contract with no option periods. Location of performance is North Carolina, with a Feb. 19, 2026, ordering period end date. Using military service is Navy. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2024 through 2026 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE1C1-24-D-B009).

**Mandatory source.

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Trade Subcommittee Chairman Adrian Smith Addresses Renewal of MTB

On February 20, 2024, Rep. Adrian Smith Chairman of the Trade Subcommittee of the House Way and Means Committee, delivering a presentation at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln highlighting challenges and opportunities in international trade as the Clayton Yeutter Institute of International Trade and Finance.

See the video HERE. Remarks about GSP and MTB begin at 19:00 and pick up again at 42:12

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USTR Releases Annual Report on China's WTO Compliance

On February 23, 2024, the Office of the United States Trade Representative released its 2023 Report to Congress on China’s WTO Compliance, which details the Biden-Harris Administration’s assessment of the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) membership in the World Trade Organization.

“China remains the biggest challenge to the international trading system established by the World Trade Organization. It has been 22 years since China acceded to the WTO, and China still embraces a state-directed, non-market approach to the economy and trade, which runs counter to the norms and principles embodied by the WTO,” said Ambassador Katherine Tai. “Even more problematic, China’s approach targets industries for global market domination by Chinese companies using an array of constantly evolving non-market policies and practices. This report details the breadth and scale of China’s non-market policies and practices and the serious harm that they cause to workers, businesses, and industries in the United States and around the world. It is a stark reminder that the members of the international trading system must continue to work together to defend our shared interests against these many harmful policies and practices, particularly in sectors targeted by China’s industrial plans.”

The 2023 Report to Congress on China’s WTO Compliance is the 21st report prepared pursuant to section 421 of the U.S.-China Relations Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-286), 22 U.S.C. § 6951 (the Act), which requires the United States Trade Representative to report annually to Congress on compliance by the People’s Republic of China with commitments made in connection with its accession to the World Trade Organization, including both multilateral commitments and any bilateral commitments made to the United States. The report covers calendar year 2023. It also incorporates the findings of the Overseas Compliance Program, as required by section 413(b)(2) of the Act, 22 U.S.C. § 6943(b)(2).

The full report can be found her.

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JURLEA Rugs Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Violation of Federal Flammability Regulations; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by Yalande-US

This recall involves two styles of large area rugs sold in three different sizes. The rugs come in neutral, multicolor designs. No labels are present on the product.

Consumers should stop using the rugs immediately and contact Yalande-US for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the product by cutting it in half, and to provide proof of destruction by sending a photo of the cut product to yalande_us2021@163.com to receive a full refund. Yalande-US is contacting all known consumers directly.

Manufactured in China

Recall number: 24-123

More information and photos HERE

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Friday, February 9, 2024

Trump Proposes 60% Tariff on China

See also CNBC Trump floats ‘more than’ 60% tariffs

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Men's Poromeric Dress Shoe Contract Awarded

February 8, 2024, Original Footwear Manufacturing BR Inc.,* Big Rapids, Michigan, has been awarded a maximum $30,238,042 fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for men's poromeric dress shoes. This was a competitive acquisition with one response received. This is a two-year contract with no option periods. The ordering period end date is Feb. 7, 2026. Using military services are Air Force and Marine Corps. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2024 through 2026 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE1C1-24-D-0029).

*Small Business

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Source for Long Staple Aramid Fiber Spinners

National Spinner went out of business at the end of 2023. The company provided a long staple material to a DLA contractors to manufacture the ATAGs 22/P and 23/P suits.

They have been unsuccessful in their search for a replacement.

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Monday is Washington's Birthday

Monday, February 19th, is Washington's Birthday, a public holiday in the United States. Federal, state, and local government offices will be closed as will many non-retail business.

Since 1971, Washington's Birthday has been observed, as a public holiday on the third Monday in February. The day is commonly called "Presidents’ Day," but the legal name remains, "Washington's Birthday."

"First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen, he was second to none in the humble and enduring scenes of private life; pious, just, humane, temperate, and sincere; uniform, dignified, and commanding, his example was as edifying to all around him as were the effects of that example lasting. To his equals he was condescending, to his inferiors kind, and to the dear object of his affections exemplarily tender; correct throughout, vice shuddered in his presence, and virtue always felt his fostering hand; the purity of his private character gave effulgence to his public virtues. His last scene comported with the whole tenor of his life although in extreme pain, not a sigh, not a groan escaped him; and with undisturbed serenity he closed his well-spent life. Such was the man America has lost such was the man for whom our nation mourns."
-- Henry "Light-Horse Harry" Lee

We could do no better, in reflecting on the life and influence of President Washington, than to consult his 1796 Farewell Address to the nation written as he prepared to retire from public life. It was almost immediately reprinted in newspapers across the country and later in pamphlet form.

In the address Washington argues that the Union of the States "ought to be considered as a main prop of your liberty," and that "there will always be reason to distrust the patriotism of those who in any quarter may endeavor to weaken its bands." He warns against sectionalism: North versus South, or Atlantic versus West. He praises the Constitution, which he declares, "improved upon [the Articles of Confederation]" and "better calculated than [the Articles] for an intimate union." The Constitution, he says, "till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole people, is sacredly obligatory upon all." As every schoolboy knows, he then goes on to warn against factions and "the baneful effects of the spirit of party generally."

Washington stresses the need for religion and morality if the republic is to be preserved. And he exhorts to maintain good public credit and to be careful with regard to public debt "not ungenerously throwing upon posterity the burden which we ourselves ought to bear." Finally Washington warns against foreign alliances.

The full text of the Address is available at libraries and online. The original hand-written address is 32 pages in length, far from a 140 character "tweet."

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Request for Proposals for Customs Brokers Continuing Education Accreditors Issued in SAM

The Final Rule Continuing Education for Licensed Customs Brokers was published on June 23, 2023 (88 FR 41224). In that Final Rule, CBP noted that it would publish a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit submissions from parties interested in becoming a recognized accreditor. The accreditor(s) ultimately chosen by CBP will receive, review, and provide decisions to education providers on whether their offerings will be eligible for the new continuing education credits requirement.

The RFP has been issued in the System for Award Management (SAM). To review the RFP, visit the SAM website at www.SAM.gov. On the Search tab, type in “broker education” in the provided search field. You can also search by the Notice ID: 70B06C24R00000030. All instructions for submitting information are included in the RFP. CBP is accepting RFP submissions until March 7, 2024.

Read more HERE.

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Foreign-Trade Zones Board Proceedings

On February 8, 2024, the Foreign-Trade Zone Board published in the Federal Register (89 FR 8525) Foreign-Trade Zones Board Proceedings: Final rule.

This action adopts minor modifications to the regulations of the Foreign-Trade Zones Board (the Board). The primary purpose for these modifications is to provide flexibility on the method to submit application fees. The prior regulations required submitting application fees by check. The changes allow for the submission of multiple forms of electronic payments in addition to paper checks. Other revisions in this rulemaking update the regulatory language to provide clarification and to reflect current practices. The Board is also confirming it has met the information collection requirements from a 2012 final rule.

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CITA Determines that Certain Nylon Dobby Weave Fabric is Short Supply for DR-CAFTA

On February 6, 2024, the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements published in the Federal Register (89 FR 8183) Determination Under the Textile andApparel Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican RepublicCentral America-United States Free Trade Agreement (‘‘CAFTA–DR’’)

The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (‘‘CITA’’) has determined that certain nylon dobby weave fabric, is not available in commercial quantities in a timely manner in the CAFTA–DR countries. The product is added to the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA–DR in unrestricted quantities.

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Rucksack Contract Awarded

February 7, 2024, Peckham Vocational Industries Inc.,** Lansing, Michigan, has been awarded a maximum $13,338,750 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for modular lightweight load-bearing equipment 4000 rucksacks. This is a three-year contract with no option periods. The ordering period end date is Feb. 6, 2027. Using military services are Army and Air Force. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2024 through 2027 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE1C1-24-D-N005).

** Mandatory Source

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Friday, February 2, 2024

Hot Weather Steel Toe Boot Contract Awarded

February 1, 2024, Original Footwear LLC,* Morristown, Tennessee, has been awarded a maximum $8,407,848 fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for hot weather steel toe boots. This was a competitive acquisition with two responses received. This is a four-year contract with no option periods. Location of performance is Michigan, with a Jan. 31, 2028, ordering period end date. Using military service is Army. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2024 through 2028 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE1C1-24-D-0028).

*Small Business

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Army and Air Force Coat Contract Awarded

February 1, 2024, Federal Prison Industries Inc.,** doing business as UNICOR, Washington, D.C., has been awarded a maximum $22,980,000 modification (P00019) exercising the fourth one-year option period of a one-year base contract (SPE1C1-20-D-F057) with four one-year option periods for various types of coats. This is a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. Locations of performance are Texas, Illinois, and North Carolina, with a Feb. 5, 2025, ordering period end date. Using military services are Army and Air Force. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2024 through 2025 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

**Mandatory source

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