Import Regulations for Horses Amended
USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will finalize amendments to its import regulations for horses. Find out what these are here.
Navigating Carrier/Courier Invoice Value Challenges with Your Customs Broker
Did you know that customs brokers frequently encounter challenges when dealing with commercial invoices issued by carriers/couriers for importers aka their clients? These invoices often fail to accurately represent the actual total amount paid by the importer. To address this issue effectively, we detail what action you can take.
APHIS Could Raise AQI Fees By 300% – Submit Your Comments
APHIS is proposing fee increases related to its AQI program to pay for “the level of effort it takes to inspect the average ship and its cargo and reflects the expanded capacity of modern container ships.” Submit your comments by Oct. 10, 2023. Full details here.
Section 301 Tariff Exclusions Extended for COVID-19 Goods Until End of 2023
Are your goods included in the extension on Section 301 tariff exclusions for COVID-19 imports from China? Find out here, along with access to our Section 301 Exclusion Search Tool.
U.S. Dairy TRQs Fee Increase, Poultry Imports Update
USDA/APHIS recent updates on dairy TRQ fees and poultry imports revoked zones.
CBP’s Trade Enforcement Priorities Include National Security, USMCA
CBP's trade enforcement focuses in on national security, facility-specific rapid response labor mechanism actions under USMCA, section 301 investigations and much more. Find out all the details here.
Take Action: Support the Customs Business Fairness Act
The Customs Business Fairness Act safeguards customs brokers and their employees. Find out how you can participate to make this important legislation a permanent part of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in 2023. Details here.
U.S. to Impose Tariffs on Tin Mill Steel from Canada, China, Germany
U.S. Commerce has announced preliminary anti-dumping duties on imports of tin-plated steel from Canada, Germany, China. This move aims to address unfair trade practices and ensure a level playing field in the market. Find out if your products are affected.
Importer Cotton Assessment Fee to Increase
AMS of the USDA has introduced a direct final rule that raises the fee for importers of cotton and cotton-containing products governed by the Cotton Research and Promotion Order. Find out all the details that you need to know here.
CPSC Approves Rules Banning Inclined Sleepers and Crib Bumpers
CPSC has recently approved two final rules to enforce the bans on inclined sleepers for infants and crib bumpers. These rules, which came into effect on November 12, 2022, aim to protect infants from potential hazards and create a safer marketplace for parents. Find out all the details and if your products are affected, here.
