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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.
Excise Tax Implemented on Vaping Products
An excise duty on vaping products has been implemented through a new excise duty framework as of October 1, 2022. 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.
Winter Clothing Request for Ukrainian Military
NATO and the government of Ukraine have asked Canada and other NATO countries to supply winter supplies for the Ukrainian military. The request is of some urgency as the war in Ukraine will extend into the winter, and supplies have been depleted. Find out all the details that you need to know here.
U.S. Releases New Limits on Duty- and Quota-Free Apparel Imported from Africa
Importer of apparel from Africa? New limits on duty- and quota-free imports have been released. Find out all the details that you need to know here.
Egg Product Imports from Lithuania Allowed into the U.S.
Importer of egg and/or egg products? Find out all the details on a recent announcement that Lithuania is now eligible to export egg products to the United States.
Proposed Amendments to the Clothing Textile Flammability Standard
Textile manufacturer, importer, supplier? Find out all the details on the potential changes to the clothing textile flammability standard and how you can submit your comments on this proposed rule-making.
Action Required: Renewal of FDA Food Facility Registration Begins Oct. 1
On October 1, the FDA will open its portal where food facilities must renew their food facility registrations. All food facilities in your supply chains must submit a timely renewal - failure to do so will cause product to be denied entry into the U.S. Find out all the details here.
New Customs Tariff Version Comes into Effect
The CBSA has released an update of the 2022 Customs Tariff. Find out if this will affect your imports, and dates of implementation on tariff changes.
U.S. and Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Objectives Announced
Find out all the details on objectives, notably trade and supply chain that the U.S. and 13 Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) partner countries have announced.
CBSA to Re-Investigate Certain Concrete Reinforcing Bar
The CBSA has initiated a re-investigation to update the normal values and export prices, in accordance with the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), respecting certain concrete reinforcing bar (rebar). Find out all the details, including how you can participate the re-investigation and respond to CBSA’s Request for Information (RFI).
New Certificate Query for eCert 2.0
Soon you will be able to easily obtain current status, quantity information, and entry summary usage details on Certificates/Licenses or Visas that have been filed in eCERT. Find out all the details that you need to know here.
Canada Challenges U.S. Softwood Lumber Duties Under CUSMA
Exporter of Canadian softwood lumber into the US? Canada has officially filed notice that it will challenge, under CUSMA, the final results of the U.S. anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders on softwood lumber from Canada. Find out all these details here.
Reminder: Canada’s Luxury Tax Comes into Effect
The Select Luxury Items Tax on certain imported vehicles, aircraft, and vessels into Canada has come into effect. Find out all the important details that you need to know, including how to register, how the tax is calculated, and much more here.
USDA Rule Eases Dairy Imports
Importer of dairy products? FAS has issued an interim final rule which suspends for an additional year the historical license reduction provision which would otherwise apply beginning with the 2023 quota year. This change will allow license holders additional time to adjust to challenging market conditions impacting the dairy sector. Find out all the details you need to know, in addition to how to submit comments on this rule, here.
CBP To Update Quota Certificate System (eCERT)
As an importer, how do you participate in eCERT 2.0 and claim applicable in-quota tariff rate of duty or the preferential duty rate under a tariff preference level (TPL) on your imports? Find out the answer to this and all details on the upcoming changes to eCERT that you need to know here.
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