APHIS announced the schedule of the next phase of Lacey Act declaration implementation. Phase VII will include a wide variety of materials and plant products, such as furniture, cork, and some essential oils that have not yet required a declaration. Details here.
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.
As reminder that starting October 22, 2024, a 25% surtax on Chinese steel and aluminum imports takes effect. Find out what products are affected on the final list and how our team can help importers/manufacturers recover these duties.
The USTR has opened a portal for exclusion requests on specific machinery classified under 312 HTSUS subheadings from Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports, with submissions accepted until March 31, 2025. Details here.
Find out all the details on Canada's China Surtax Order (2024), its application to Chinese-made electric vehicles, surtax rates, exemptions, warehouse goods regulations, and guidance on duties relief and proof of origin requirements for importers.
Shippers face disruptions as dockworkers strike at East and Gulf Coast ports, causing widespread delays and increased costs—read more for details on how this may affect your supply chain.
Learn about U.S. country of origin marking requirements for imported prescription medications, including key exemptions and compliance guidelines for importers and retailers.
USTR invites public comments on proposed Section 301 tariff increases targeting China's trade practices in technology transfer and innovation, focusing on key materials like tungsten and silicon, with submissions open until October 22, 2024.
The USTR has announced final action to increase Section 301 tariffs on imports from China and allow certain tariff exclusions, effective September 27, 2024. Find out which products are affected and their associated percentage increase in duties.
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