CommLaw Monitor
News and analysis from Kelley Drye’s communications practice group
New Updates to Customs De Minimis Exemption
On January 13 and 17, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“Customs”) issued two notices of proposed rulemakings that would impose new requirements on “de minimis” imports, including gifts, valued at $800 or less.…
July 2017 FCC Meeting Recap: FCC Adopts Major Changes to Approval Procedures for Many RF Devices, E-Labeling, Importation Regulations, and Other Equipment Authorization Rules
The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”), at its July 13, 2017, Open Meeting updated its equipment authorization procedures and rules in a number of ways that will be of great interest to everyone…
FCC Form 740 Importation Filings for Radio Frequency Devices Will Be Temporarily Suspended Late Next Year
Imported Radio Frequency (RF) devices must be compliant with the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC or Commission) equipment authorization rules, but importers can look forward to some relief in their paperwork…