FDA Products Paperwork & Filing (Flatware, Plates, Bowls, Kitchenware, etc)
Summary: vintageandglamor inquired about the impact of new FDA rules on shipping vintage food-related items like plates and flatware through UPS, noting the removal of previous exemptions for low-value shipments. cottagewoman responded by mentioning potential broader effects on all couriers and shared their reluctance to adopt U.S. companies for shipping from Canada. They further outlined specific requirements for FDA-regulated items as per Stallion Express, including the need for manufacturer registration and a Customs Bond of $50,000 USD, costing $500 annually. cottagewoman also highlighted a 50% tariff on stainless steel flatware outside of the Postal Network.
With new FDA Rules regarding food related items, anyone have any feedback sending this stuff UPS?
Especially vintage items, like 80 year old plates, 20 year old Oneida Flatware, etc.
August 29, 2025, for all imports except those entering through the international postal system, which will incur their own duties or temporary fees. Concurrently, a separate change by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that all FDA-regulated products, regardless of their value, now be subject to agency review and proper filing, eliminating a prior exemption for low-value shipments.
cottagewoman
·11 months agoOh and don't forget - any stainless steel flatware will be tariffed (outside of the Postal Network) at 50%, not whatever the IEEPA rate is per country. Yes, even US products.
cottagewoman
·11 months agoAs per Stallion express, FDA regulated items will require the following:
• Your manufacturer must be registered with the U.S. FDA
• If selling cosmetic, perfumes, etc - you must submit your product listing under MoCRA (Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act)
• Update Product Details for CBP Filing On the Products page, ensure the FDA Product Code and all required data elements are included in the approved product details for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) filing.
• Set Up Importer of Record (IOR) and Customs Bond - For new clients or those without an existing record with our customs broker, establishing an Importer of Record (IOR) and securing a Customs Bond is required prior to shipment. Contact us to initiate the setup process with our designated customs broker.
A 50,000$ USD bond (minimum required by CBP) costs ~ 500$ USD a year.
cottagewoman
·11 months agoHave a feeling this will affect all couriers, including the cross border services (ChitChats, Stallion, DYK, etc). I'm waiting for eIS Canada to come online, I WILL NOT sign up to an American company to ship from Canada via Canada Post and pre-pay.
This all has to come to an end that we keep pretending the teat of America is our only salvation. Those that want to buy my stuff and pay the tariffs, clearly laid out for them, may do so. Otherwise forget it.