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U.S. Department of Commerce takes tougher stance against Russia and Belarus in response to the continued war in Ukraine.
On Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), through its’ Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), expanded the scope of previously issued sanctions under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) against Russia…
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Ecuador Political Unrest
Due to the political unrest in the South American country of Ecuador, the nation is under the watchful eye of the Government. Crane is in close contact with various Authorities to monitor our operation.
Read advisory →CSMS #45979837 - EPA Compliance Advisory Alert: Imports of Pesticide Products Making Claims to Kill the Coronavirus Causing COVID-19
The purpose of this message is to share a compliance advisory issued in January 2020 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency which may have applicability to pesticide products being imported into the United States. Information in the…
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Israel-Hamas Concerns Update
As of November 9th, 2023, Crane Worldwide has been closely monitoring the situation, and Crane Worldwide is in close contact with various Authorities and other regulatory agencies to monitor our operation.
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OFAC Eases Oil & Gas and Gold Mining Sanctions in Venezuela
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) provides limited relaxation of Venezuela Sanctions through new and amended OFAC General Licenses and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) related to Government of…
Read advisory →EU/UK Prohibition on Imports of Russian Iron and Steel processed in a Third Country
The European Union (EU) is similarly introducing a prohibition on the direct or indirect import or purchase, from September 30, 2023, of iron and steel products listed in Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) 833/2014 when processed in a third…
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Updates: US Congress averted Government Shutdown - Here is what to know...
U.S. Congress passed a short-term funding bill measure late Saturday September 30th, 2023, averting the Government shutdown. President Biden signed the legislation within hours before the midnight deadline. This stopgap measure will keep…
Read advisory →Importation of iron or steel into the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom has amended sanctions against Russia which will come into effect from October 1st, 2023. In the latest update, the British government have banned the import of iron and steel products that contain Russian origin steel or…
Read advisory →Mexico Import Duties on Non-Free Trade Agreement Tariffs
Mexico’s Ministry of Economy has announced a series of temporary tariff modifications that will impact 392 product categories. These tariff adjustments range from 5% to 25% ad valorem to products originating from countries that are not…
Read advisory →Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB)
It's native to Asia and has spread throughout North America and Europe. The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF, former DAWE) and The New Zealand Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) have published the…
Read advisory →Customs User Fee Changes Effective October 2023
Pursuant to the General Notice (88 FR 48900) published July 28, 2023, adjustments to certain customs user fees and corresponding limitations will take effect on October 1, 2023. These adjustments are being made in accordance with the…
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Luxembourg Aluminum TRQ Correction
The Luxembourg Tariff Rate Quota for Aluminum Period 1 (January 1 through June 30, 2023) for 9903.85.40 goods with country of origin: Luxembourg was prematurely closed due to a trade filer data transmission error. The impact of the error…
Read advisory →Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published its final rule requiring continuing education for individual customs broker license holder
On June 22, 2023, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published its final rule requiring continuing education for individual customs broker license holders and the framework for administering this requirement.
Read advisory →Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach Closure
Labor actions at the San Pedro Bay ports disrupted terminal operations, canceled appointments, and created delays for container in-gates and pickups at Los Angeles and Long Beach.
Read advisory →Entry Summary Create/Update: 232 Aluminum Smelt and Cast
The ACE CATAIR Entry Summary Create/Update V84 has been updated to include the new Importer’s Additional Declaration Type Code 07 (Aluminum Smelt and Cast Country Detail) required for articles of aluminum subject to the Section 232…
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