Trade Compliance

Fashion Focus: Anoraks, Parkas, Jackets, and Coats, Oh My!

Posted August 16, 2018

Under Ask George, Case Studies, GHY Blog, GHY International, Trade Compliance News

Figuring out the correct tariff classification for outerwear – anoraks, parkas, jackets & coats – can be an especially daunting task these days owing to a combination of newly developed fabrics and ever-changing fashion trends. Lynne McGowan, our Senior Textile & Apparel Customs Specialist, breaks down how to classify outerwear and shows you the best way to properly determine the right tariff applicable to your goods.  Continue Reading

Finance Canada’s “Short Consultation” on Steel Imports

Posted August 16, 2018

Under Canadian Customs Issues, International Trade Issues, Trade Compliance News

Reacting to fears that Canada may be at risk of a “surge” of steel imports from other countries that could seriously disrupt the domestic industry in the reverberating wake of Trump’s metals tariffs, Ottawa says it intends to step up the government’s crackdown on the diversion of “unfairly priced” foreign steel products with a new round of safeguard actions.  Continue Reading

Explainer: What’s Happening With the NAFTA Talks?

Posted August 15, 2018

Under International Trade Issues

Developments in the talks to revamp NAFTA have been happening quickly in recent weeks, ever since the U.S. and Mexico committed to resolve outstanding bilateral issues and work to strike a deal before the end of the month as they attempt to meet various political and legal obligations. But in doing so, Canada has been left on the sidelines, leaving some to wonder if separate bilateral deals are even permitted under the circumstances and if they are maybe putting at risk the negotiating teams’ ability to successfully conclude a trilateral agreement before time runs out.  Continue Reading

U.S. Imposes Tariffs on Another $16 Billion Worth of Chinese Goods

Posted August 08, 2018

Under International Trade Issues, Trade Compliance News, U.S. Customs Issues

The U.S. Trade Representative yesterday published a final list of Chinese imports worth roughly $16 billion to be hit with 25% tariffs starting on August 23, 2018, completing the first wave of U.S. tariffs on $50 billion related to the administration's Section 301 action against Beijing's intellectual property practices and other “harmful industrial policies.”  Continue Reading

U.S. Customs User Fees Increasing

Posted August 06, 2018

Under U.S. Customs Issues

As required by federal legislation, U.S. Customs & Border Protection has announced increases to the merchandise processing fees assessed on applicable import transactions to account for inflation that will become effective on October 1, 2018.  Continue Reading

Fly Fishing and the Current Trade Environment

Posted August 02, 2018

Under GHY Blog, Trade Compliance News

What does fly fishing and the current trade environment have in common? Our Senior Customs Associate – FDA Specialist Linda Zyvoloski takes you into her world of fly fishing, where there are many commonalities between the enthralling sport and that of trade; tariffs, products and compliance. More importantly, she provides insight and advice on how to navigate through these uncertain times/waters of trade.  Continue Reading