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U.S.–Switzerland–Liechtenstein Tariff Updates
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) and the Department of Commerce have implemented tariff modifications under the U.S.–Switzerland–Liechtenstein Framework Agreement. These changes are outlined in Federal Register Notice FRN 2025…
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U.S. Government Reopens Following Historic Shutdown – Implications for Trade Stakeholders
On November 12, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a bipartisan funding bill into law, officially ending the 43-day government shutdown—the longest in U.S. history. The legislation restores funding for most federal agencies through…
Read advisory →U.S. Government Shutdown: What It Means for Your Import & Export Operations
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the majority of Partner Government Agencies (PGAs) involved in import/export oversight are classified as essential services. These agencies will continue working throughout the shutdown,…
Read advisory →Section 232: Steel and Aluminum Import Tariffs
Beginning August 2, 2025, a 50% tariff will apply to semi-finished copper products such as:
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Client Advisory: Providing for the Revocation of Syria Sanctions
As of July 1, 2025, the United States has lifted most sanctions and trade restrictions on Syria. The executive order was made public on June 30, 2025 with Executive Order: Providing for the Revocation of Syria Sanctions . The executive…
Read advisory →Client Advisory: Canada Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) - Reminder
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has confirmed that the transition period for posting financial security under the CARM system ends at 3:00 am EDT on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 .
Read advisory →Reminder: Restrictions on Export Controls to Pakistan
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has published a final rule imposing new controls on exports, reexports, and transfers (in-country) involving 6 key categories of items to Pakistan to address diversion…
Read advisory →Qatar Increases Eight Digit Harmonized Codes to Twelve Digit Harmonized Codes for Imports and Exports
The Qatari Customs Authorities (QCA) have implemented a 12-digit Harmonized System (HS) code system in Qatar for all imports and exports. This change is designed to enhance international trade and align customs processes. All Gulf…
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P.R. China Issues New Export Control Regulations
P.R. China is enforcing a new set of Regulations on Export Control of Dual-Use Items (hereinafter, the “new regulations”) starting December 1, 2024, marking a significant step in its efforts to safeguard national security and enhance…
Read advisory →ACAS Vague and Unacceptable Description Rejection - UPDATE
From April 2024, US Customs Border and Protection (CBP) had implemented the cargo messaging regarding vague noncompliant cargo descriptions. Recently CBP has enforced a new measure for nationwide rejection of vague descriptions in Air…
Read advisory →U.S White House proposes De Minimis restrictions under Section 321
The Biden Administration has indicated its intention to limit the availability of De Minimis’ duty-free imports of the low-value goods under U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) jurisdiction. Today the duty-free value is USD$ 800 of…
Read advisory →Stricter land border controls to be implemented in Germany
On Monday, the Germany Government announced that it will implement stricter controls along its land borders at all nine of its land borders, which are usually open under the European Schengen zone. This is in response to “Irregular…
Read advisory →Mexico Tariff Increases
April 22, 2024, the ‘Decree amending the Tariff of the Law on General Import and Export Taxes’ was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation. This temporary measure is in force from April 23, 2024, to April 23, 2026.
Read advisory →Revisions to Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariff Exclusions Process
On May 17th, 2024, the U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a final rule revising the Section 232 exclusions process for both steel and aluminum imports into the United States.
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Client Advisory: New China Tariffs announced by President Biden
On May 14th, 2024, President Biden announced new tariffs on $18 billion worth of Chinese imports. The targets of the tariffs include: Electric Vehicles (EVs), Solar cells, Steel, Aluminum, Semiconductors, Advanced batteries, Critical…
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