Vietnam Section 301 Timber Agreement
On October 1, 2021, the U.S. and Vietnam came to an agreement on the issue central to the Section 301 investigation related to the import and use of illegal timber initiated on October 2, 2020. The USTR determined "no action is[...]
read moreFuture of Section 301 China Exclusions
The U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) office has completed its review of China trade policy. There are no plans to remove existing Section 301 tariffs; however, the Section 301 Exclusion process will be restarted. Details are unknown at this time. What[...]
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Import HTS vs. Export Schedule B
Find out what documents you need to prove a duty-free claim filed under 9801.00.10.[...]
read moreMore Information on AD/CVD Regulations Update
On September 27, 2021, the Department of Commerce published a notice with further information pertaining to the Final Rule on Regulations to Improve Administration and Enforcement of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Laws. Information included:Availability of the new scope ruling application.Additional procedures[...]
read moreSection 301 China COVID Medical-Care Product Exclusions Extended
On September 29, 2021, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced an interim extension of Section 301 China Product Exclusions related to COVID-19 medical-care products for 45 days. The exclusions, set to expire on September 30, 2021 have been extended to November[...]
read more2021 Q4 Absolute Quota Steel & Aluminum Section 232 Quota Limits
The Q4 quota period opens on October 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. Refer to the quota bulletins for more information.Aluminum products from Argentina, Quota Bulletin QB 21-704-2021 Aluminum Absolute Quota Fourth Quarter Argentina Steel mill articles from Argentina, Brazil[...]
read morePlant Protection and Quarantine Import Permit Update
Effective September 27, 2021, the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) will no longer issue new or renewed Plants for Planting permits (PPQ 587) through ePermits for the articles listed below: The following articles will be available[...]
read moreAntidumping and Countervailing Duty Regulations Update
On September 20, 2021, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) published new regulations and modifications to existing regulations related to its administration and enforcement of the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) laws. These regulations apply to various aspects of AD/CVD[...]
read moreFDA Issues Revised Policy on Face Masks and Respirators During COVID-19
On September 15, 2021, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued a revised guidance: Enforcement Policy for Face Masks, Barrier Face Coverings, Face Shields, Surgical Masks, and Respirators During the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency.Read More at FDA.gov[...]
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