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September 2019

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New Round of Product Exclusions Announced for First Three Lists of Section 301 Tariffs

September 19, 2019 Global News
New Round of Product Exclusions Announced for First Three Lists of Section 301 Tariffs

More good news for importers. The office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced product exclusions for List 1, List 2 and List 3 of Section 301 tariffs on goods from China. This round represents the seventh set of exclusions for List 1, and the second set of exclusions for Lists 2 and 3 respectively. These exclusions…

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Trans-Pacific Blank Sailings Announced for Q3 & Q4

September 17, 2019 Global News
Trans-Pacific Blank Sailings Announced for Q3 & Q4

Carriers have started announcing blank sailings in an effort to manage capacity. What are blank sailings? A blank sailing is a sailing that has been canceled by the carrier. Why? When demand for space is low carriers will cancel sailings in order to ensure that vessels are full. The following are three reasons for the…

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Section 301 25% to 30% Increase Delayed Two Weeks

September 16, 2019 Global News
Section 301 25% to 30% Increase Delayed Two Weeks

President Trump has announced that the U.S. will delay the October 1 tariff increase—which will increase Section 301 lists 1 through 3 from 25 percent to 30 percent—until October 15. This delay has not yet been officially published in Federal Register or announced by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). We will…

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WATCH: New Rules for Duty Drawback & Importing in a New Trade Era

September 16, 2019 Trade Translation
WATCH: New Rules for Duty Drawback & Importing in a New Trade Era

Mohawk Global Trade Advisors was proud to sponsor and speak on two panels during NEI’s G.TEC 2019 conference. Did you miss it? Not to worry, NEI has provided the presentations. Watch our trade experts, Robert Stein and Robyn Moore, go over strategies for importing and exporting in a new trade era and the new rules of duty drawback.

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Congratulations on Recent Promotions

September 16, 2019 Corporate News

We’re always proud to announce our people’s achievements. Congratulations, Lindsey, on your recent promotion! Lindsey Thomas has been promoted to Import Transportation Team Lead. Lindsey has been with us for over three years and is located in our Syracuse, NY office.

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9/20 Deadline for Comments on Section 301 5% Tariff Increase

September 9, 2019 Global News
9/20 Deadline for Comments on Section 301 5% Tariff Increase

The proposed tariff increase on Chinese goods from 25 to 30 percent is currently scheduled to take effect on October 15. This 5 percent increase is the Trump Administration’s response to China’s retaliatory tariffs on about $75 billion worth of U.S. goods. Importers and other interested parties have until September 20 to submit comments on…

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10/1 Trans-Atlantic Carriers Announce General Rate Increase for Westbound Trade

September 4, 2019 Global News
10/1 Trans-Atlantic Carriers Announce General Rate Increase for Westbound Trade

Trans-Atlantic carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective October 1, 2019. This GRI will affect all Canadian and USA destinations. The following amounts are in USD and apply to all freight originating in for Europe. General Rate Increase—Trans-Atlantic Westbound Effective October 1 Equip. USD 20 ft $100 40 ft $200 40 ft HC…

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9/15 Peak Season Surcharge Announced by Trans-Pacific Carriers

September 4, 2019 Global News
9/15 Peak Season Surcharge Announced by Trans-Pacific Carriers

Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) effective September 15, 2019. This GRI will affect all Canadian and USA destinations. The following amounts are in USD and apply to all freight originating in Asia and the Indian Sub-Continent. Peak Season Surcharge—Trans-Pacific Eastbound Effective Sept 15 Equip. USD 20 ft $720 40 ft $800…

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10/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce General Rate Increase for Eastbound Trade

September 4, 2019 Global News
10/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce General Rate Increase for Eastbound Trade

Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective October 1, 2019. This GRI will affect all Canadian and USA destinations. The following amounts are in USD and apply to all freight originating in Asia and the Indian Sub-Continent. General Rate Increase Applies to all U.S. and Canadian ports Effective October 1 Equip. USD…

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9/15 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce General Rate Increase for Eastbound Trade

September 4, 2019 Global News
9/15 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce General Rate Increase for Eastbound Trade

Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective September 15, 2019. This GRI will affect all Canadian and USA destinations. The following amounts are in USD and apply to all freight originating in Asia and the Indian Sub-Continent. General Rate Increase Applies to all U.S. and Canadian ports Effective September 15 Equip. USD…

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Global News

US-UK Trade Talks Progress, But Tariffs Remain in Place

US-UK Trade Talks Progress, But Tariffs Remain in Place

President Trump has announced progress toward a trade agreement with the United Kingdom, following discussions with UK Prime Minister Keir…

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Trade Translation

New Executive Order Eases Tariff Burden on Certain Cumulative Tariffs

New Executive Order Eases Tariff Burden on Certain Cumulative Tariffs

On April 29, President Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at easing tariff pressures on specific duties that “stack” and…

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Case Studies

Umbra Streamlines Customs Entry with Mohawk Global’s Innovative Software Program

Umbra Streamlines Customs Entry with Mohawk Global’s Innovative Software Program

Overview Umbra, is a home accessories design and manufacturing company. The company sells more than 2,000 home products through over…

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White Papers

How a Seamless Inbound Supply Chain Impacts Your Bottom Line

How a Seamless Inbound Supply Chain Impacts Your Bottom Line

We are all looking for ways to reduce our operating costs—while still meeting customer expectations. Most are looking at their…

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Articles To Read

9 Steps to Mitigate Risk in Global Trade

9 Steps to Mitigate Risk in Global Trade

In today’s complex global trade environment, businesses engaged in importing and exporting must take a proactive approach to compliance. Conducting…

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Section 301 Updates

CBP Proposes Two New Rules Impacting Low Value Clearances & Excluding Sections 232, 201, & 301

CBP Proposes Two New Rules Impacting Low Value Clearances & Excluding Sections 232, 201, & 301

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued two Notices of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) aimed at strengthening information…

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India Center of Excellence

What the India-Pakistan Port Fallout Means for Shippers

What the India-Pakistan Port Fallout Means for Shippers

A recent escalation in tensions between India and Pakistan has led to significant disruptions in regional shipping networks, with Pakistan…

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