Wine and Spirits Shippers Association Inc.

10/16/2026

Added Speaker for Our October 20th Port Event!

We are excited to have Victor Owen Schwartz, Founder of VOS Selections, join us on Tuesday. Victor will share his experience fighting and winning the battle to overturn the IEEPA tariffs. There is a lot coming down the pike in 2027 and you will hear about it at our port event next week.

Update: Added Speaker for Our October 20 Port Event We are excited to have Victor Owen Schwartz, Founder of VOS Selections, join us on Tuesday. Victor will share his experience fighting and winning…

10/16/2026

FMC proposes fees and import limits on Spain (olive oil, not w**e or spirits), IEEPA class certified, Canada bans stay, Irish strike Oct 21, Le Havre terminal closed, Rhine low water, Hormuz attacks. Read more here:

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FMC Proposes Remedies Against Spain Over Port Restrictions The United States Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has found that Spain created unfavorable shipping conditions by denying U.S.-flagged v…

10/09/2026

WEEKLY GLOBAL UPDATE

Canada alcohol ban in effect (bulk spirits exempt). CIT certifies class for finally liquidated IEEPA refunds, no individual lawsuit needed. German port strike averted. Rhine back at zero. Irish customs strike Oct 14. Suez reopening.

Canada: Ban on Canadian Alcohol with the Exception of Certain Bulk ProductsThe ban on Canadian w**e, spirits, and b**r has now been in place since September 29, prohibiting almost all beverage alco…

10/09/2026

The CIT certified a class action covering importers who paid IEEPA duties 2/1/25-2/19/26 and haven’t sued. If upheld, refunds on finally liquidated entries could follow, but this isn’t a refund order yet.

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 dutie…

10/06/2026

Foreign producers can now submit 2027 CBMA tax benefit assignments in myTTB (deadline 3/31/28; remaining 2026 assignments due 3/31/27). FDA Food Facility Registration renewals are open through 12/31/26 — unrenewed registrations expire.

2027 CBMA assignments: Foreign producers may submit 2027 CBMA tax benefit assignments in myTTB as of October 1, 2026. The deadline for 2027 assignments is March 31, 2028. Importers should remind su…

10/05/2026

WSSA's annual PONYNJ briefing & terminal tour is Oct 20! Space is limited! RSVP at [email protected]

10/03/2026

Celebrating 50 years of WSSA! Plus this week: Canada bans now in effect, slow return to talks. Panama Canal easing restrictions. Rhine hits negative reading, still critical. Hormuz ceasefire rejected. German port strike results due any day. Full update:

50 years of WSSA!What started with a chance cab ride from LaGuardia Airport in 1976 has grown into a global network safeguarding beverage alcohol shipments for members around the world. Twelve foun…

10/01/2026

The Canadian alcohol import ban is now in effect — CBP issued a CSMS message updating ACE with details. WSSA is part of the Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition pushing for a negotiated US-Canada resolution. Any shipments subject to the ban will be denied entry.

Unfortunately, the threatened ban on Canadian alcohol has gone into effect and US Customs issued a CSMS message on the details and has updated the ACE/Automated Commercial Environment. The CSMS is …

09/18/2026

Canada alcohol import ban still on for Sept 29, but talks show first real signs of thaw. Irish wh***ey tariff relief announced. Panama Canal restrictions tightening on Hormuz-driven demand.

Canada-USA Trade Update:The Canadian alcohol import ban is still scheduled to be implemented on September 29. Other commodities and procurement bans were also confirmed by the USTR via officia…

09/15/2026

Warehouses limit liability too — and there's no required minimum. Theft, weather, or accidents can leave your freight uncovered. All-risk warehouse insurance pays regardless. Check your policy. [email protected]

Just as carriers significantly limit their liability for cargo loss or damage, so to do warehouses! However, unlike carriers, there are no state or federal regulations that require any sp…