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Joe Biden and Section 301
One of the most heavily disputed subjects in the last two years has been the Section 301 tariffs (aka Trump tariffs) on products imported from China. Over the previous eight months, with the emergence of COVID-19, the tariffs became even…
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CBP protests
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a Save the Date CSMS advising the trade of an upcoming webinar on Protests.
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European Union Assessing Duty on US Products
The inability to resolve a long-standing dispute with the United States over aircraft subsidies has brought the European Union to proceed with up to $4 billion in tariffs on U.S. manufactured products.
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GSP Suspension for Thailand
Via Executive Order 11844 of March 24, 1975, Thailand was designated as a beneficiary developing country for purposes of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), affording Thailand preferential duty-free treatment.
Read advisory →Imports of Aluminum From Canada: Update
Effective with goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. September 1, 2020, importers are no longer required to declare HTS 9903.85.21 on imports for non-alloyed unwrought aluminum…
Read advisory →Solar Cells and Panels Update Temporary Restraining Order
On January 23, 2018, the President issued a proclamation to address the safeguard measures under Section 201 of the Trade Act of 1974 for a period of four years on solar cells and panels.
Read advisory →US Customs and Border Protection is considering requiring continuing education for licensed customs brokers
US Customs and Border Protection is considering requiring continuing education for licensed customs brokers. CBP is seeking comments from the industry regarding the potential framework of CE requirements and its potential impact on customs…
Read advisory →Section 201: Solar Cells and Panels Update
On January 23, 2018, the President issued a proclamation to address the safeguard measures under Section 201 of the Trade Act of 1974 for a period of four years on solar cells and panels.
Read advisory →Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA) Renewal
The renewal is valid until September 30, 2030. CBTPA provides preferential trade access for goods imported from Caribbean countries that meet certain criteria. The bill also allows for the refund of duties paid by an importer on eligible…
Read advisory →Note the recent fee increases from Customs and Border Protection
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced an increase in the user fees assessed by CBP.
Read advisory →UPDATE: Section 301 investigation - Vietnam
The Office of the U S Trade Representative (USTR) will convene a virtual public hearing and accept rebuttal comments in the Section 301 investigation concerning Vietnam’s acts, policies, and practices related to the import and use of…
Read advisory →Court of International Trade Docket 20-00177 Section 301 Refund Claim
Due to the nature of U.S. law, if the challenge is upheld, retroactive relief will only be available to those importers/parties that have filed claims with the International Trade Court.
Read advisory →Fashion Importer To Pay $118M to Customs in Undervalue Scheme
Considered a Customs fraud scheme, this Los Angeles fashion importer imported clothing from countries in Asia and used fraudulent invoices for their customs entries into the United States that undervalued the shipments and avoided paying…
Read advisory →Hong Kong Normalization: Additional 45-day Compliance Period for Country of Origin Marking
Customs and Border Protection gave a grace period through September 25, 2020 for importers to ensure compliance.
Read advisory →LCA Modification under 85 FR 50866
As specified in Annex 1 to the Federal Register notice, the USTR has determined to alter the composition of the list of non-aircraft products subject to additional duties. The level of additional duties on non-aircraft products will remain…
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