U.S. Agrees to Suspend Tariffs with E.U. & U.K. in Large Civil Aircraft Dispute
The U.S. Trade Representative announced the joint agreement with the E.U. and U.K. to suspend countermeasure tariffs related to the Large Civil Aircraft dispute for 5 years.[...]
read moreForced Labor: WRO on Chinese Fishing Fleet
U.S. Customs and Border Protection(CBP) issued a new Withhold Release Order that will detain certain seafood products from a fishing entity.[...]
read moreUSTR Posts FAQs on Section 301 Scams
The U.S. Trade Representative posted a list of frequently asked questions related to Section 301 Investigations scams.[...]
read moreSuspended: Tariffs in Section 301 DST Investigations
On May 2, The U.S. Trade Representative announced the conclusion of the Section 301 investigations of Digital Service Taxes(DSTs) adopted by Austria, India, Italy, Spain, Turkey, and United Kingdom.[...]
read moreTariff Classification is a critical component of the import customs declaration, find out more about who is responsible for deciding the tariff number and best practices.[...]
read moreDemurrage vs. Detention
Learn more about the difference between Demurrage and Detention fees.[...]
read moreFEMA Removes Items from Restricted Export List of Certain Medical Supplies and Equipment
CSMS #47857356 Information for Exporters with a Surplus of Medical Supplies and EquipmentFEMA has updated the list of restricted items as of May 19, 2021.Effective immediately, the following are no longer restricted from export under FEMA’s Temporary Final Rule (TFR):Industrial[...]
read moreFish & Wildlife Service: June 11th Deadline to Object to Shipment Data Release
This notice impacts importers and exporters of wildlife specimens and flora for business use or on behalf of an individual(i.e. a broker) and file U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish and Wildlife (Form 3-177)[...]
read moreWild-Caught Shrimp Harvested in Mexico or Finland Not Permitted After May 31
CSMS #47852994 The Department of State has suspended the certification of Mexico pursuant to Section 609 of Public Law 101-162. Finland has voluntarily withdrawn its request for certification. Therefore, shipments of wild-caught shrimp harvested in Mexico or in Finland with a Date[...]
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