Antidumping Duty Cash Deposits Required

Antidumping Duty Cash Deposits Required

On May 7, the International Trade Administration (ITA) issued its preliminary determination in the antidumping (AD) investigations on aluminum extrusions from China, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. AD duty cash deposits are now required at the below rates for subject goods entered…

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BIS Eases Export Controls for Australia & UK

BIS Eases Export Controls for Australia & UK

Effective April 19, 2024, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published an interim final rule that amends export control revisions for Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States (AUKUS). This ruling gives Australia and the United Kingdom (UK) the same licensing treatment as Canada, under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 C.F.R. parts…

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Import Control System 2 (ICS2)— Release 3

Import Control System 2 (ICS2)— Release 3

On June 3rd, 2024, the European Union (EU) will launch Release 3 of their Import Control System 2 (ICS2) for goods transported by maritime and inland waterways to EU destinations. ICS2 is an IT system that collects data on all goods entering the EU prior to their arrival.                       Economic operators carrying goods will have to submit…

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6/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

6/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective June 1, 2024. 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 June 1, 2024 Equip.USD20…

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CBP Targets Vague Cargo Descriptions

CBP Targets Vague Cargo Descriptions

On April 1, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that they will begin using cargo messaging to address vague cargo descriptions with entry filers on shipments. Importers must address these vague descriptions with their suppliers and the bill of lading issuer ensuring future compliance. Targeted descriptions include but are not limited to: Parts Consolidated…

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Updated Guidance & Best Practices for Exporters & USPPI

Updated Guidance & Best Practices for Exporters & USPPI

The Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has announced an updated guidance to help define responsibilities for freight forwarders and exporters when working together to ensure compliance with US export controls and regulations. The guidance focuses on: Expectations of the exporter or USPPI Best practices when selecting a Freight Forwarder Responsibilities for routed and…

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UPDATE: CARM Launch Delayed Until 10/21/24

UPDATE: CARM Launch Delayed Until 10/21/24

UPDATE: 6/20/2024— The official CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) launch date for trade chain partners will now be October 21, 2024. CBSA will be communicating additional information leading up to the implementation of CARM in the coming months. All businesses registering in the CARM portal will require a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) assigned 9-digit…

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5/15 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

5/15 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective May 15, 2024. 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 May 15, 2024 Equip.USD20…

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