CBP will hold three webinars in January 2026 to train importers on using the Forced Labor Portal. The Portal handles Withhold Release Orders, Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act reviews, UFLPA exception requests, and CAATSA exception requests. Importers must submit detained or excluded shipments through the Portal for review.
The U.S. extends duty-free access for Israeli agricultural products through December 31, 2026. Updated HTSUS Chapter 99 quotas and technical corrections ensure continued compliance under the U.S.–Israel Free Trade Area while permanent revisions to the 2004 agricultural agreement are implemented.
The U.S. Trade Representative is requesting public comments on USMCA automotive rules to inform its third biennial review. Feedback will address compliance, regional value content, labor and material requirements, enforcement, and relevance to new technologies, including electric vehicles. Comments are due by January 7, 2026, via the USTR portal.
On Nov. 20, 2025, the White House removed Brazil tariffs on beef, coffee, and other Brazilian agricultural products previously subject to a 40% levy. CBP confirms 238 HTSUS codes and 11 additional product categories are now removed from the tariff list, effective Nov. 13.
The U.S. and Guatemala agreed on a trade framework to strengthen CAFTA-DR. Guatemala will reduce trade barriers, improve regulations, enforce IP and labor standards, support digital trade, and the U.S. will remove tariffs on qualifying Guatemalan exports.
The U.S. and El Salvador agreed on a new reciprocal trade framework that expands cooperation under CAFTA-DR. The deal removes key barriers, supports digital trade, strengthens labor and environmental standards, and sets the stage for tariff adjustments once the agreement takes effect.
CBP’s updated FAQ explains how importers can claim refunds for IEEPA tariffs on Canada and Mexico imports through USMCA post-importation claims, providing clear filing instructions and eligibility criteria to secure tariff refunds.
The U.S. launched investigations into freight rail couplers imported from the Czech Republic and India to check for unfair pricing or subsidies. Imports after August 12, 2025, may face extra duties applied retroactively under specific tariff codes
Do you know how labels should be applied to meet U.S. regulations when bringing/importing goods into the country? Read on because this post will dive into the information that must appear on items entering the United States and other important label considerations. We'll also provide insight into any special requirements concerning specific types of imported goods.
With inflation rising in many parts of the world, staying afloat can be difficult. Many factors can affect your operations, from dealing with higher direct costs to less disposable incomes. Here are 10 tips to help you sustain your business during these uncertain times.
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