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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…
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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…
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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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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…
Read advisory →CBP protests
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a Save the Date CSMS advising the trade of an upcoming webinar on Protests.
Read advisory →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.
Read advisory →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…
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