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Planning ahead? WSSA Managing Director Alison Leavitt is giving the WSSA market update, covering ocean carrier capacity and the global outlook for 2027, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. This will be part of the WSSA NY/NJ Port Tour & Briefing, which also features drawback expert Tony Nogueras, the Port Authority of […]

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 […]