# Import Alert 98-04: Detention Without Physical Examination of Certain Regulated Tobacco Products Found to be Not Substantially Equivalent

**Compliance Urgency Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Alert number | 98-04 |
| Name | Detention Without Physical Examination of Certain Regulated Tobacco Products Found to be Not Substantially Equivalent |
| Industry | Medical devices & radiation |
| Type | DWPE |
| Last published | 2025-05-07 |

## Why this score
- Detention without physical examination.

Source: U.S. FDA Import Alerts (accessdata.fda.gov) (https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_1136.html). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T19:38:30.901Z.
From FDA's published import alert list; the FDA alert page (linked) is authoritative and lists the firms and products covered. Informational only, not regulatory advice.