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Proclamation on Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States - UPDATED
On September 15, the USTR announced it was suspending the 10% additional duty on Canadian non-alloyed, unwrought aluminum retroactively to September 1, 2020 after consultations with the Canadian government.
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Products produced in Hong Kong must be marked with the origin “China” unless exempt
Due to the President’s Executive Order on Hong Kong’s Normalization issued on July 14 2020, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a guidance stating that products produced in Hong Kong must be marked with the origin “China”…
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Revision of PPE Export Restrictions by Fema
As background, FEMA published a temporary final rule in the Federal Register that allocated specific PPE and medical equipment for domestic use. These resources could not be exported from the USA without meeting certain conditions and the…
Read advisory →CSMS 46328074 – Update: Administrative Ruling Related to Domestic Warehouses and Fulfillment Centers
Customs and Border Protection issued administrative ruling H290219 on July 28, 2020. This ruling clarifies whether importations of unsold merchandise manufactured by a non-resident importer in one day and sent to a US fulfillment facility…
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Hong Kong Normalization
In addition, he signed an executive order ending the preferential treatment afforded to Hong Kong in the past. Hong Kong will now be treated the same as in mainland China.
Read advisory →USTR announced a determination that France’s Digital Services Tax (DST) is unreasonable or discriminatory and burdens or restricts US commerce.
USTR has determined that action in the form of additional duties of 25% on certain products of France is warranted. The USTR has further determined to suspend application of these additional duties for a period of 180 days (January 6,…
Read advisory →USMCA Interim Guidance
Customs released a message advising the trade community that they should continue to file NAFTA claims under NAFTA requirements (if they apply). An additional message will be released once changes for USMCA are made to the ACE Business…
Read advisory →World Trade Organization (WTO) to Rule on US Ban on "Made in Hong Kong” Label
The law allows mainland Chinese officials to operate in Hong Kong for the first time and gives the power to override local Hong Kong laws, as well as foreign nationals overseas. As Hong Kong's reputation as a safe base for international…
Read advisory →United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA) Updated Interim Implementing Instructions
On January 29, 2020, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act (USMCA) was signed into law. The USMCA received final ratification on March 13, 2020 and is to enter into force on July 1, 2020.
Read advisory →USTR Releases Uniform Regulations for USMCA
The US, Mexico, and Canada have adopted the following Uniform Regulations regarding the interpretation, application, and administration of Chapters 5 (Origin Procedures), 6 (Textiles and Apparel Goods), and 7 (Customs Administration and…
Read advisory →The USMCA will enter into force on July 1, 2020 - Read all the latest updates.
1. Importer, Exporter, or Producer Certification of Origin 2. Certifier 3. Exporter 4. Producer 5. Importer 6. Description and HS Tariff Classification of the Good (to the 6-digit level) 7. Origin Criteria (origin criteria under which the…
Read advisory →Hong Kong to potentially lose its Special Status
US imports from Hong Kong might be at risk of incurring additional duties from the Section 301 tariffs. Historically, additional duties imposed by Section 301 have applied only to goods that originate from the People's Republic of China.…
Read advisory →BIS Significantly Tightens Controls, Broadens License Requirements and Requires EEI Filing for most exports to Venezuela, China and Russia effective June 29, 2020.
The rules were adopted as part of the Trump Administration’s 2017 National Security Strategy, and they substantially affect U.S. exporters of goods to China (CH), Russia (RU), and Venezuela (VZ). These significant regulatory changes will…
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USTR Seeks Comments for USTR Review
On May 7, the Office of the US Trade Representative released a Federal Register notice asking for comments on the petitions submitted for the 2020 GSP Product Review.
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FDA issues changes Emergency Use Authorization for Respirators Made in China
The changes include: • Criteria for authorization based on acceptable performance to standards documented by independent laboratory testing • The ability of importers to apply for the EUA and directing manufacturers to provide a list of…
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