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For North American Importers, GHY focuses on Customs Brokerage and Trade Compliance. Unlike other Customs Brokers, this is all that we do. We Free Trade™ so you can focus on running and growing your business.
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BIS Renews Export Denial Order Against Mahan Airways for One Year
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has again renewed its temporary denial order against Mahan Airways for another year, effective October 22, 2026. Mahan Airways and linked parties are prohibited from participating in specified transactions involving items subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), including certain exports, reexports, transfers, and servicing activities. BIS identified a pattern of repeated apparent violations of U.S. export control rules.
Customs Broker Permit User Fee for 2027 Due January 29 (Updated)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that the 2027 customs broker permit user fee of $190.88 is due no later than January 29, 2027. Customs brokers must pay by the deadline to avoid revocation of their national permits by operation of law. CBP encourages electronic payment through its eCBP portal, where first-time users must create a Login.gov account. Brokers can also pay at the processing center under CBP’s established remittance procedures.
USTR Proposes Two-Month Extension of Section 301 Suspension on China Maritime Fees
USTR proposes extending the suspension of Section 301 actions targeting China’s maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors through January 9, 2027. The extension would keep specified maritime transport service fees and duties suspended for two additional months while trade negotiations continue. Interested parties can submit comments through USTR’s online portal by October 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
