Updated announcement regarding the upcoming implementation of Phase VII of the Lacey Act provisions by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health and Inspection Service (APHIS):
Effective December 1, 2024, APHIS will begin enforcing Phase VII of the Lacey Act, requiring importers of certain plant and wood products to file a declaration confirming legal sourcing. This phase will flag approximately 450 Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes.
Key Points:
- Phase VII Implementation Date: December 1, 2024
- Impacted Products: A comprehensive list of the plant and wood products included in Phase VII can be found in the Federal Register Notice here.
- Lacey Act Declaration: Importers must file a declaration certifying that the imported plant and wood products comply with all applicable laws and regulations of the harvesting country.
Resources:
Importers are strongly encouraged to review the provided resources and familiarize themselves with the Lacey Act requirements to ensure compliance and avoid potential delays in their shipments.
If you have any questions, please contact our Compliance Team or your JSC account supervisor.
