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Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) Increase
Effective October 1, 2021, the MPF minimum and maximum amounts will change. The rate of assessment of 0.3464% remains the same but the minimum will increase to $27.75 and the maximum will increase to $538.40.
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USTR Releases Determination on Vietnam’s Currency Practices
The USTR issued a formal determination on July 23, 2021, relative to the Vietnam Currency Section 301 investigation. It has been determined that the agreement reached between the Department of Treasury and the State Bank of Vietnam…
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Khapra Beetle High-Risk Shipments to Australia
This will require importers to ensure compliance with treatment measures for containers originating in a Khapra Beetle country containing High Risk Plant Products OR destined for a rural grain growing region of Australia.
Read advisory →CBP Issues Withhold Release Order (WRO) on Silica-based Products
Customs and Border Protection, on June 24, 2021, issued a new withhold release order (WRO) forbidding the importation of silica-based products made by Hoshine Silicon Industry Co Ltd (Hoshine), a company located in the Xinjiang Uyghur…
Read advisory →CSMS 48380692 Drawback: AP Continuous Bonding Policy Change
Their current policy, in place since February 24, 2018, states claimants desiring to use an activity code “1A” continuous bond to secure AP are required to use a continuous bond with an effective date on or before the claim date. If a…
Read advisory →CBP issues withhold release order against Chinese Fishing Vessels
This is the first WRO issued against an entire fishing fleet. The WRO instructs CBP personnel at all US ports of entry to detain all tuna, swordfish, and other seafood harvested by vessels operated or owned by Dalian. CBP indicated this…
Read advisory →US moves to double tariffs on canadian softwood lumber
Resolute Forest Products and Canfor would face even higher duties of 30.22% and 21.04%, respectively, while West Fraser Timber has a preliminary new rate of 11.38% vs 8.97% previously.
Read advisory →CBP Seizes Millions of Disposable Gloves
The seizure was a result of the forced labor finding against Malaysia-based Top Glove Corporation Bhd. The finding revealed that disposable gloves manufactured by Top Glove have been produced with the use of convict, forced, or indentured…
Read advisory →CSMS #47830638 Proper Entry/Entry Summary Reporting for Complete Golf Clubs with Multiple Countries of Origin
The country of assembly becomes an important factor in the determination of the country of origin to be reported. While the entire golf club has one entire classification, the country of origin of the components may need to be reported.
Read advisory →CBP Issues Fact Sheet on Cut Flower Marking Requirements
Generally, fresh cut flowers imported in bulk (and not sold to retail customers in a pre-packaged outermost container) are on the so-called “J-list” and not required to be individually marked.
Read advisory →CBP Trade upcoming webinars
Customs continues to offer live webinars that are recorded and available for on-demand viewing over the internet. The programs will consist of a high-level overview of the initiative, policy or other topic, and will conclude with an…
Read advisory →Fish and Wildlife Service Pushes Mandatory ACE Filing to Fall 2021
The agency is still in the process of revising its regulations to reflect the use of ACE to submit import entry data. Implementation will occur 60 days after a final rule is published in the Federal Register.
Read advisory →WRO (Withhold release order) Response Strategies
An example is action taken by CBP on March 29 issued a finding directing the seizure disposable gloves from Malaysia manufactured by Top Glove Corporation Bhd pursuant to a WRO issued in July 2020.
Read advisory →Bill of Lading Complement
On May 1, 2021, the Mexican Tax Administration Service (SAT by its Spanish acronym), published on its website the electronic document called” Bill of Lading Complement” (Complemento carta porte). They are looking to have information in…
Read advisory →CBP Verification Requirements for In-Bond Usage Authorization
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has started enforcement of applicable regulations for egregious or repetitive violators who do not demonstrate "good faith" efforts to control the movement of bonded cargo. Customs eliminated the paper…
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