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Posted March 12, 2019
Under U.S. Customs Issues
CBP has worked with the USITC and the US Census Bureau to change HTSUS units of quantities (UOQ) that were previously listed as "X" to specific quantities, such as kilograms ("kg"), number ("No."), etc. Find out the details here. Continue Reading
Posted March 11, 2019
Under U.S. Customs Issues
The NCBFAA has responded with alarm to CBP’s mandate to use a new version of Form 5106 by March 16, complaining that inadequate time for needed software development and training was provided. Continue Reading
Posted March 08, 2019
Under Canadian Customs Issues, Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies, U.S. Customs Issues
With African swine fever spreading through pig herds in various parts of the world, federal authorities in both Canada and the U.S. are implementing new measures to prevent a damaging outbreak here. Continue Reading
Posted February 27, 2019
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies, U.S. Customs Issues
The White House is reportedly eager to reach an agreement that would see its controversial metals tariffs lifted, but USTR Lighthizer says it also wants to maintain “integrity” of the current trade restrictions. Continue Reading
Posted February 27, 2019
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, U.S. Customs Issues
The Trump administration has formally suspended a planned hike in tariffs on Chinese imports from 10% to 20% in a move strongly suggesting a deal between the two nations could be on the horizon. Continue Reading
Posted February 26, 2019
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies, U.S. Customs Issues
The U.S. steel lobby group calling for the investigation alleges that some Canadian-made structural steel products are being unfairly sold in the U.S. for as much as 30% less than their fair market value. Continue Reading
