The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) will extend 14 product exclusions from list 2 of Section 301 to December 31, 2020. The following products have been extended: Polytetrafluoroethylene ((C2F4)n), having a particle size of 5 to 500 microns and a melting point of 315 to 329 degrees Celsius (described in statistical reporting number 3904.61.0090)Polyethylene…
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A fresh logo and dynamic design bring together two branches of the company under one umbrella, as the company continues to expand its national footprint. Mohawk Global Logistics, a leading logistics services provider headquartered in the Northeast and Mohawk Global Trade Advisors—the consulting division of Mohawk Global Logistics—have merged under a redesigned website, as the business develops in new markets. The new logo and name, from Mohawk Global Logistics to Mohawk Global,…
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The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is requesting comments on whether Section 301 List 4 exclusions on Chinese imports that were set to expire September 1, 2020, should be extended for another year. The USTR started accepting comments on the matter July 1, and all submissions are due by July 30, said the…
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On July 14, 2020, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that ends preferential treatment for Hong Kong under provisions of the Export Control Reform Act and the Arms Export Control Act. This executive order also expands export restrictions, revoking all license exceptions for exports to Hong Kong for items subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which provide “differential treatment compared to…
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Following the release of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) on July 1, 2020, a series of Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) updates were released that directly impact the importation of safety and medical masks. In the HTS Revision 14, plastic material masks and face shields now have an HTS of their own. Instead of using HTS 3926.90.9990, importers must…
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The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced a seventh set of exclusions from the fourth list (List 4A) of Section 301 tariffs. The exclusions will apply retroactively to September 1, 2019 until September 1, 2020. These new exclusions include 11 existing ten-digit HTSUS subheadings and 53 specially prepared product descriptions, which together…
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is proposing a rule that would restrict and penalize companies from making false “Made in USA” (MUSA) claims on products. This rule would not establish any new requirements for businesses, as they are already responsible for the accuracy of “Made in USA” labels. The proposed regulation is consistent with past…
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The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced a sixth set of exclusions from the fourth list (List 4A) of Section 301 tariffs. The exclusions will apply retroactively to September 1, 2019 until September 1, 2020. These new exclusions include 61 specially prepared product descriptions, which together respond to 86 separate exclusion requests.…
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The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) will extend 12 product exclusions from list 1 of Section 301 to December 31, 2020. The following products have been extended: Direct acting and spring return pneumatic actuators, each rated at a maximum pressure of 10 bar and valued over $68 but not over $72 per unit (described in…
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The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) took effect on July 1, 2020. To provide guidance, U. S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued several publications regarding the rules of origin for those seeking USMCA preferential tariff treatment. USMCA Interim Final Rule The interim final rule, concerning the USMCA’s rules of origin, was published in the…
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