Section 301 China: Product Exclusion Technical Update
On August 4, 2021, the USTR published 86 FR 42006, amending one Section 301 China product exclusion granted in 85 FR 85831 to conform with the USITC's recent change of certain statistical reporting categories. This amendment is made to U.S. note 20(qqq)(4) under product[...]
read moreBlocking of Property and Interest in Property for Russian Energy Program
On August 20, 2021, the President issued an Executive Order on Blocking Property with Respect to Certain Russian Energy Export Pipelines.Additional information can be found on the U.S. Dept. of the Treasury website.[...]
read moreU.S. and Foreign Goods Returned 9801.00.10 – Updated Requirements
On August 20, 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Cargo Systems Messaging Service #49132200 - Updated Requirements for Importers and Brokers Regarding HTS Subheading 9801.00.10 - U.S. and Foreign Goods Returned.The message outlines document requirements for products of[...]
read moreSection 301 China: Request for Comments on Certain Exclusions
On August 26, 2021, The U.S. Trade Representative announced a Request for Comments on Certain Products Exclusions Related to COVID-19: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation.This is related to the last four sets[...]
read moreBelarus Sanctions
On August 9, 2021, the President issued an Executive Order on Blocking Property of Additional Persons Contributing to the Situation in Belarus. If you have shipments to Belarus, take extra care of screening parties and note certain commodities may be restricted. Additional information can[...]
read moreNew USDA Requirements for Importing Dogs from Countries Affected with ASF
Effective August 6, 2021, the U.S. Dept of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued a Federal Order establishing additional requirements for dogs imported into the U.S. for resale from countries where African Swine Fever(ASF) exists. USDA APHIS Guide: How to Bring[...]
read moreFAQs on Silica-Based Products WRO
CBP posted FAQs for a WRO on silica-based products from China, produced by Hoshine Silicon Industry. The FAQs clarified the scope reaches further than the solar industry. The scope of the WRO includes and is not limited to: Component Materials – silicon, including metallurgic[...]
read moreNew Forced Labor WRO on Seafood Harvested by Hangton No.112
Effective August 4, 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will detain tuna and other seafood harvested by Hangton No. 112, a Fijian flagged and owned fishing vessel. The Withhold Release Order (WRO) is based on information that reasonably indicates the use of[...]
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