UFLPA 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[...]
read moreCertain ACE Reports Data Universes Retiring July 7th
U.S. Customs and Border Protection continues to update the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Portal, creating new ACE reports and data universes to meet the needs of the Trade community. Data universes for ACE reports including Bond and Entry Summary will be[...]
read more2022 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[...]
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