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This news demonstrations… Read More » USTR Extends 81 COVID-19 Related Product Exclusions for 6 Months November 10, 2021 COVID-19 Updates, Section 301 Updates, Trade Translation The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced an extension of 81 Section 301 tariff exclusions—which include certain medical-care products needed to address the COVID-19 pandemic—until May 31, 2022. USTR has also stated that the notice, “extends the 99 exclusions scheduled to expire on November 14, 2021, through November 30, 2021. Those exclusions… Read More » U.S. to Allow Limited Steel & Aluminum Imports Free of Section 232 Tariffs November 2, 2021 Trade Translation The U.S. will issue tariff rate quotas (TRQs) on imported steel and aluminum products, starting January 1, 2022. These quotas will allow limited amounts of EU steel and aluminum products to be entered into the U.S. free of Section 232 tariffs—which adds a 25 percent tariff on steel and 10 percent on aluminum imports. Steel… Read More » USTR Seeking Comments on Restoring Section 301 Exclusions October 6, 2021 Trade Translation The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking comments on whether it should reinstate hundreds of Section 301 product exclusions that expired either late last year or early this year. The commenting period begins October 12, and parties can submit comments until December 1. USTR will evaluate the possible reinstatement of certain exclusions… Read More » New ACE Password Requirement Starting 10/3 October 1, 2021 Trade Translation Due to Department Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) security policy changes, effective October 3, all Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Secure Data Portal account passwords will require a minimum of 15-characters. This new requirement will be enforced as of Oct 3, when the customs broker’s or freight forwarder’s current 12-character password… Read More » Attention Importers: HTS Classification Changes Effective Jan 1 September 23, 2021 Trade Translation If importers have not yet, now is the time to review existing tariff classifications for their products—in preparation for major changes to the tariff schedule that will take effect January 1, 2022. Notable changes are for goods of chapters 44, 84 and 85, with some changes to chapter notes, which means changes for textiles and… Read More » Returned U.S. & Foreign Goods: Understanding New Guidelines September 7, 2021 Trade Translation In a recent CSMS message, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued updated guidance on importer’s—and broker’s—responsibilities for U.S. and foreign goods returning under HTS 9801.00.10 from their previous CSMS message in 2017. Under HTS 9801.00.10, goods are allowed to be entered duty-free, if the importer has the required documentation to prove that the… Read More » DDTC’s Vigorous Enforcement of Compliance Requirements August 25, 2021 Trade Translation The State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) is cracking down on certain compliance requirements and violations involving software and technical data. The DDTC is enforcing a consent agreement requirement which “forces companies to review and verify the jurisdiction and classification status of all hardware and software relating to their International Traffic in Arms… Read More » Increased Due Diligence When Working with Hong Kong August 24, 2021 Trade Translation The U.S. Government issued an advisory urging companies to increase their due diligence when doing business in Hong Kong. Due to Chinese governmental policies that “undermine the legal and regulatory environment that is critical for individuals and businesses to operate freely and with legal certainty in Hong Kong” are impacting U.S. parties. There are various… Read More » FAQ: WRO on Silica-Based Products from China August 12, 2021 Trade Translation U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently posted answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding the withhold release order (WRO) aimed at silica-based products from China. These answers outline the scope of the Hoshine WRO by detailing the types of information that CBP may seek to determine whether forced labor was involved in an… Read More » Page 1 of 1712345...10...»Last » Global News Port of Vancouver Rail Services Remain Cut-Off Following heavy rain, which triggered flooding and landslides in the region surrounding Vancouver, both Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific… Read MoreRead All Global News Posts Case Studies Iron Foundry’s Production Line Flows Seamlessly Thanks to Inbound Program Background Frazer & Jones is an iron foundry with a 210,000 square foot facility in Syracuse, New York. The company… Read MoreRead All Case Studies Posts White Papers How a Seamless Inbound Supply Chain Impacts Your Bottom Line We are all looking for ways to reduce our operating costs—while still meeting customer expectations. 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