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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…
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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…
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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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GSP Status suspended for Thailand
This includes goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse, on or after 12:01 am on April 25, 2020, the General Note of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule has been modified to reflect such. The list of products excluded from GSP…
Read advisory →Changes to China's export controls for Non-Medical Masks and Medical Devices
The Ministry of Commerce for the People’s Republic of China (MOFCOM), with the General Administration of Customs P.R. China(GACC) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced a new policy for non-medical masks and…
Read advisory →FEMA's new temporary final rule
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published their temporary final rule in the April 10 edition of the Federal Register, notifying the Trade that they will allocate certain scarce or threatened materials for domestic use, so…
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