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Working with PGAs (Participating Government Agencies)
To assist the trade with tackling the requirements of PGAs, the NCBFAA Regulatory Agencies Committee (RAC) created the PGA Import Reference Tool and has posted the link to their website.
Read advisory →Section 301 - Medical Product Exclusions
CBP issued a guidance document on June 1, 2022, on the extensions of 81 Section 301 medical product exclusions related to the Covid-19 pandemic. The original exclusions extended them until May 31, 2022 but with this announcement the…
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CSMS #51653025 - INFORMATION: May 7 Quota opening: Large Residential Washing Machines 2022 Period 2
In alignment with Presidential Proclamation 9693 under Section 201 of the Trade Act of 1974, be reminded that the 2022 quota year providing for tariff rate quota (TRQ) for large residential washing machines and covered parts opened on…
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Truck traffic being diverted from the Port of Hidalgo/Pharr
Due to a protest by Mexican and US truckers at the port of Hidalgo/Pharr, it is not possible for Customs to process cargo at that port. The protesting carriers want to have discussions with the representatives of the Texas Dept of Public…
Read advisory →CBP issues guidance on Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Absolute Quotas
On March 31, 2022, via Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) numbers 51470107 and 51469754, CBP provided guidance for the trade on Section 232 absolute quotas on steel articles from Argentina, Brazil and South Korea as well as aluminum…
Read advisory →Section 301 HTS Tariff Exclusion List and Updates
Latest News on China Tariffs: U.S. President Biden announces new China tariffs on electric vehicles, solar, chips and more - click here for the latest information .
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US Joins G7 to revoke Russia's most-favored-nation status
This morning, the U.S., along G7 members from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the U.K. as well as the European Union, announced that it will take the necessary steps to revoke Russia’s Most-Favored-Nation status in solidarity…
Read advisory →Temporary PAPS at Windsor Bridge is no longer accepted
The temporary allowance has now been rescinded as the Ambassador Bridge congestion has cleared and trade is flowing freely.
Read advisory →Quota opening: Large Residential Washing Machines
In alignment with Presidential Proclamation 9693 under Section 201 of the Trade Act of 1974, the 2022 quota year providing for tariff rate quota (TRQ) for sizeable residential washing machines and covered parts opened on February 7, 2022.
Read advisory →Biden administration eases Trump-era Solar Tariffs, but doesn't end them
Bifacial panels, which can generate electricity on both sides are a favored by large scale developers, are exempted from the four-year extension of the tariffs.
Read advisory →CSMS #50775619 – Upcoming changes to trade user responses to CBP Forms 28. 29 and 4647
While the change mostly affects CBP users, until the new ACE forms application is completed in April 2022, trade users will also see a change on how to submit responses to CBP for these forms and requests. Beginning January 29, trade users…
Read advisory →House introduces trade legislation on GSP and MTB as part of American Competes Act
Both pieces of legislation include trade items which will procced to conference following a floor vote in the House. Included are subjects that include the renewal of Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB)…
Read advisory →Ace Portal Modernization: Phase 1 starting on January 22.
The enhancements will include a new login screen, a new home page, and upgraded account information display and edit features.
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U.S. Prevails in USMCA dispute on Canadian Dairy Restrictions
A USMCA panel agreed that Canada is breaching its commitments by holding most of the in-quota quantity of its dairy tariff-rate quotas (TRQ) for the sole use of Canadian processors.
Read advisory →UFLPA Trade Advisory
An updated information notice about the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Region Alert enhancement to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) is now live on CBP.gov. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will deploy the…
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