The DHS has updated their UFLPA Entity List, adding two new entities and making a technical correction. These changes reinforce efforts to block imports made with forced labor from entering the U.S. Meanwhile, CBP has revamped its Forced Labor website to offer better resources, statistics, and streamlined navigation for users. Details here.
Commerce and USITC have initiated new antidumping and countervailing duty investigations on imports of corrosion-resistant steel and thermoformed molded fiber products, assessing potential unfair pricing and subsidies from multiple countries. Find out which countries/products are affected, their HTSUS, and dumping margins.
The latest additions to the UFLPA Entity List includes one of the world's largest mining companies, in addition to manufacturers of fertilizer, alloy and structural components. Details here.
A proclamation has been issued aimed at preventing China and other countries from evading Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum by transshipping such goods through Mexico.
Canada is launching a 30-day consultation seek input on what is driving China’s surging electric vehicle (EV) exports. Chinese producers are generating a global oversupply that will erode the profit incentives of EV producers around the world, including in Canada. We detail what you need to know and how to submit your comments.
The USDA AMS/NOP team has announced that starting September 19, significant changes will take effect to ensure the integrity of organic product imports, which include hard enforcement including cease-and-desist letters and penalties. Find out if your products are affected.
There has been a noticeable rise in the number of marking notices received by importers, whether new or seasoned. This update highlights current marking requirements, provides insights into common scenarios leading to these notices, and steps you can take to ensure marking compliance.
The DHS has added 3 more entities based in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List. This action, effective from June 12, 2024, aims to restrict seafood, aluminum, and footwear goods produced by these companies from entering the United States, enhancing efforts to prevent forced labor in supply chains. Details here.
The latest addition to the UFLPA Entity List is the largest single expansion to date, bringing the total number of entities on the list to 91. This expansion targets cotton manufacturers outside the XUAR who source cotton from the region, increasing transparency and helping responsible companies ensure their products are free from forced labor. Details here.
Find out if your products may be affected by the latest round of FDA import alerts issued to permit the Detention Without Physical Examination (DWPE) of products suspected of violating FDA laws and regulations. Details here.
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