Burkina Faso’s Duty-Free Benefits Terminated
Burkina Faso’s eligibility for trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) will be terminated as of January 1, 2023. Find out all the details here.
Increased Focus on Trade-Based Money Laundering
CBP will be placing a greater focus on the issue of trade-based money laundering and tax evasion in Fiscal Year 2023. Find out all the details here.
Pineapple Imports Under Assessment by USDA
The USDA is currently considering the importation of fresh pineapple from Taiwan for consumption in the U.S. and its territories. Find out all the details here.
Customs Broker Regulations Finalized – Come into Effect Dec. 19
What are the final rules, and key changes issued by CBP to modernize the customs broker regulations? Find out here in addition to how they will affect the trade community from importers to freight forwarders and beyond.
Temporary Duty-Free Treatment for Infant Formula Base Powder
Importer of infant formula base powder? Good news, the CBP have granted temporary duty-free treatment. Find out all the details here.
Extension of China 301 Tariff Exclusions Requested by Businesses
A broad coalition of American businesses, trade organizations, and workers united against tariffs, recently sent a letter to the USTR regarding Section 301 tariff exclusions which are set to expire in the coming months, calling for USTR to both renew existing exclusions and create a more robust exclusions process moving forward. Find out all the details here.
FDA Proposes Updated Definition of ‘Healthy’ Claim on Food Packages – Have Your Say
The FDA has proposed updating the criteria for when foods can be labeled with the nutrient content claim “healthy” on their packaging. Find out all the details on this proposed rule, and how you can have your say by submitting your comments.
Advance Notice to EPA Required to Import 24 Chemicals
Importers and manufacturers will soon be required to notify the EPA before importing, manufacturing, or processing any of 24 chemical substances for an activity designated as a significant new use. Find out all important details on dates of implementation, notification requirements, chemical substances affected and much more here.
Cotton Import Fees to Jump 18.7%
Assessments paid by U.S. importers of cotton and cotton-containing products are set to increase by 18.7% under the Cotton Research and Promotion Order. Find out all the details that you need to know here.
AD/CVD on Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) from Argentina, Mexico, Russia and South Korea
Final determinations in (AD) and (CVD) investigations of Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) from Argentina, Mexico, Russia and South Korea are in. Find out all the details here.
