Trade Halt Related to Ukraine – Russia Conflict
Today, Feb 24, 2022, Washington implemented restrictions on exports to Russia. These measures are meant to "severely restrict Russia's access to technologies and other items that it needs to sustain its aggressive military capabilities." Semiconductors, computers, telecommunications, information systems equipment,[...]
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China Import Requirements on Pinewood Timber and Lumber
Effective Feb 1, there are new requirements for importing pinewood, including timber and lumber, into China from seven countries (the U.S., Canada, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Portugal, and Spain.)Timber and Lumber must be certified free of the Pinewood Nematode (roundworms),[...]
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Pros and Cons of Altering De Minimis
On Jan 18, 2022, Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), chairman of the House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, announced new legislation, the Import Security and Fairness Act that would restrict the use of de minimis. De Minimis allows imports valued under[...]
read moreSection 232: U.S. and Japan come to an Agreement over Steel Tariffs
Good news for U.S. importers of Japanese steel products subject to Section 232 additional duties.A new agreement announced on February 7, 2022, between the U.S. and Japan will allow historically-based sustainable volumes of Japanese steel products to enter the U.S.[...]
read moreUSMCA Automotive Goods Review
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is conducting a trade review on automotive goods under the United States-Mexico -Canada Agreement (USMCA). USTR invites comments on the topic including implementation and enforcement of USMCA rules of origin, and whether automotive provisions are[...]
read moreSection 201 Measures on Solar Cells and Modules
CSMS #50933308 - Continuation of Section 201 Measures on Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic (CPSV) Solar Cells and ModulesIn alignment with the Presidential Proclamation of February 4, 2022, under Section 201 of the Trade Act of 1974 providing for a tariff-rate quota[...]
read moreCommodity-Specific Webinars: February – March 2022
U.S. Customs' National Commodity Specialist Division(NCSD) is hosting three commodity-specific educational webinars in February - March 2022. These webinars focus on tariff classification. Click on the links below to register.2022 HTS Changes Affecting Outerwear: Thursday, February 17, 2022, 2:00-3:00 pm[...]
read moreAmerica COMPETES Act of 2022 Could Bring Changes on Imports
New legislation(H.R. 4521), America COMPETES Act of 2022, introduced into the House of Representatives on Jan 24 may move quickly. If passed, there may be several changes related to U.S. imports. Here are some of the proposals to be aware of: General[...]
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