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CSMS #45792120 - Delay of Accelerated Payment (AP) for USMCA Drawback Claims
Crane Trade Services can assist you with questions regarding drawback filings. For assistance please contact CWTSConsulting@craneww.com .
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Tariff quotas extended for large residential washers
On January 14, 2021, President Donald Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation extending safeguard measures in the form of tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) on large residential washers and various washer parts for an additional two years.
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The United States and the UK Conclude Arrangements to Strengthen End to End Supply Chain Security
Authorized economic operator (AEO) programs allow low-risk trade members who meet specific internationally recognized supply chain standard to benefit from trade facilitation benefits. Under the arrangement, US Customs and Border…
Read advisory →Customs Examination Notice from CBP
The Customs Brokers Exam scheduled for April 2021 will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, and the Customs Brokers Exam scheduled for October 2021 will be held on Thursday, October 21, 2021. The General Notice can be accessed at the…
Read advisory →Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2101 created on January 12, 2021
Modifications were made to support the USTR extension of certain Section 301 China product exclusions and the granting of new exclusions to support COVID-19 medical supply needs.
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Notice of revision of Section 301 Action - Enforcement of US WTO Rights in Large Civil Aircraft dispute
The USTR has determined to revise the Section 301 action to mirror the approach taken by the EU in exercising its WTO authorization in the Boeing dispute. The USTR has taken the action of imposing additional duties on certain products of…
Read advisory →FEMA has published a Temporary Final Rule (TFR)
On December 31, FEMA published a Temporary Final Rule (TFR) in the Federal Register that allocated certain scarce and critical health and medical resources for domestic use to ensure needs are met for the American public during the…
Read advisory →What January 1, 2021 Means to Brokers and Their Importers
While the 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act included some benefit to Customs brokers, the renewal of the Generalized System of Preferences Act (GSP), the extensions of China 301tariff exclusions and the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill were…
Read advisory →EU-UK Post-Brexit Deal Reached
The EU and UK have reached a post-Brexit trade deal. While the final text is not yet available, Prime Minister Boris Johnson claimed it was a “good deal for the whole of Europe.” The UK is set to exit EU trading rules Thursday, December…
Read advisory →Harmonized System Update
Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2009 was created on December 29, 2020, and contains 21,982 ABI records and 3,954 harmonized tariff records. Due to the recent HSU, CBP’s system is currently up to date and includes the Annual Stage Rate…
Read advisory →Aluminum Import Monitoring and Analysis
On April 1, 2021, the US Commerce Department announced a further delay in the implementation of the AIM – Aluminum Import Monitoring and Analysis system until June 28, 2021. This delay will allow the Commerce Department to finalize the…
Read advisory →SECTION 301 Product Exclusion Extensions
December 22, 2020, the US Trade Representative’s (USTR) determination to extend certain product exclusions and make further modifications to remove Section 301 duties from additional medical-care products to address COVID-19. These…
Read advisory →EPA New Rules
EPA is issuing significant new rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for certain chemicals which were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). Advance notification is now needed 90 days before commencing…
Read advisory →Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) Meeting Notification
The COAC will hold its quarterly meeting Wednesday, December 16, 2020, and it will be open to the public vis webinar only. The meeting will take place from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Eastern time. Comments must be submitted in writing no later…
Read advisory →UK Generalized Scheme of Preferences (GSP)
At the end of the Brexit transition period, starting January 1, 2021, eligible developing countries will be able to receive preferential treatment through the UK Generalized Scheme of Preferences (GSP). The UK GSP will initially provide…
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