2022 HTS Semiannual Revision Issued by ITC, May Affect Section 301
The International Trade Commission posted Revision 6 to the 2022 Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). This update adds new tariff codes for products across a variety of tariff headings including vegetables, beverages, textiles, and spirits. Changes take effect July 1st, 2022. Some[...]
read moreBIS Announces Changes to Administrative Enforcement Program
The Bureau of Industry and Security announced significant policy changes to further strengthen its administrative enforcement program released on June 30. The following four policy changes will take effect immediately: Imposition of Significantly Higher Penalties Using Non-Monetary Resolutions for Less[...]
read moreNew 35% Duty Rate on Certain Products of Russia
On June 27, 2022, U.S. President Biden announced an increase in column 2 duties on certain products made in Russia.A duty rate of 35% ad valorem will be applied to 573 8-digit subheadings beginning July 27, 2022, using the additional HTS number 9903.90.08.A list[...]
read moreDUNS Number Required for Food Imports
Effective July 24, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will require human and animal food importers to provide a Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering Systems(DUNS) number to FDA for importer identification.Previously, FDA allowed the use of ‘Unknown’[...]
read moreIRS Superfund Tax Reinstatement
Effective July 1, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Superfund chemical excise taxes will be reinstated with modified rates of tax and other provisions related to those taxes. The tax is authorized as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs[...]
read moreForced Labor Import Guidance Released
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released importer guidance to assist the trade community in preparing for the implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) rebuttable presumption that goes into effect on June 21, 2022. All goods[...]
read moreNew EPA Form for Pesticides and Devices Available
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a new EPA form 3540-1: Notice of Arrival of Pesticides and Devices. Importers must use the new form beginning June 18th, 2022. The new form provides clarity on some data elements and the[...]
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Duty-Free Importation of Solar Cells and Modules From Southeast Asia
President Biden is removing tariffs for up to 24 months on the importation of certain solar cells and modules exported from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. The product must not already be subject to an antidumping or countervailing duty order.This[...]
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