August 2022 – Ocean Port Update
The ocean market continues to struggle with congestion, delays and geopolitical tensions.[...]
read moreMPF Increases on Oct 1, 2022
Effective October 1, 2022, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is adjusting the minimum and maximum for the Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) in accordance with the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act.) The MPF ad valorem rate of 0.3464% will NOT[...]
read moreSuspension of 201 Tariffs on Certain Solar Goods From Canada
Section 201 solar safeguard measures on imports of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells (CSPV) and modules originating in Canada are retroactively suspended on goods entered on or after February 1, 2022. Harmonized Tariff Schedule subheading number 9903.45.27 must be applied on[...]
read moreTemporary Duty-Free Treatment of Infant Formula
On July 22, 2022, President Biden signed the Formula Act, temporarily suspending duty on imports of certain infant formula products from July 22, 2022 through December 31, 2022. Duty-free treatment is limited to certain infant formula products classified under the designated[...]
read moreUFLPA Entity List Update Will be Published in the Federal Register
The Entity List released for the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) is expected to grow during the initial stages of the enforcement period. A Federal Register notice will be published shortly, describing the process for adding and removing entities.[...]
read moreU.S. Customs to Introduce VECS Later This Year
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is working on a new vessel entrance and clearing system (VECS). The new system will help CBP automate and digitize its vessel entrance and clearance process. Vessel masters, operators, and agents will have the ability[...]
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July 2022 – Ocean Shipping Reform
The new Ocean Shipping Reform Act is the first significant change to the industry in decades. Find out what's new. [...]
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