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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…
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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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OFAC New General License 44A for Venezuela
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued General License number 44A to authorize the wind down of transactions related to oil and gas sector operations in Venezuela effective April 17, 2024.…
Read advisory →Client Advisory: Export Restrictions to Nicaragua
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a final rule to subject the country to more restrictive measures under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 CFR parts 730 and 774. The International Traffic in Arms Regulations…
Read advisory →Canada Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM)
CBSA's CARM digital initiative is changing how duties and taxes are assessed and collected on commercial goods imported into Canada. Importers and trade chain partners must register, delegate authority, and prepare before the system becomes mandatory.
Read advisory →Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) - EU Imports
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which was first adopted by the European Commission on June 13th, 2023, will go into effect in a transitional phase, with the first reporting period set for January 31st, 2024.
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UAE NAIC HS Code Requirements
Effective 29 February 2024, the UAE National Advance Information Center (NAIC), has mandated that the 6-digit Harmonized System (HS) Codes shall be provided as a part of the Advance Cargo Information (ACI) filing for all Air freight…
Read advisory →No re-export to Russia clause updates
Article 12g of Council Regulation 833/2014 released on February 22, 2024, aims to combat the circumvention of EU export bans; more specifically, situations where goods exported to a third-party country are then re-exported to Russia. Some…
Read advisory →EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
The European Parliament have enacted a new law called the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), (EU) 2023/1115 aimed at fighting climate change and biodiversity preservation. Effective December 30, 2024 , and replacing the existing EU Timber…
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