The US has seen a staggering surge in shipments claiming a de minimis exemption, jumping from 140 million to over 1 billion shipments annually over the past decade. The de minimis exemption—managed by Customs Border Protection (CBP)—allows merchandise imported by one person, per day, with a retail value of $800 or less to enter the…
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The Canadian government has taken a bold step to address the unfair trade practices of China in the electric vehicles (EVs) sector, and the steel and aluminum industries. After holding consultations with stakeholders, the government has decided to impose a 25% surtax on steel and aluminum imports from China, effective October 15, 2024. The move…
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The alarming rise of battery ingestion cases, resulting in 27 deaths and 54,000 injuries over the past decade, has led the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to take decisive action. In response, the CPSC implemented mandatory safety standards for button cell or coin batteries in September 2023 to reduce ingestion hazards for children six…
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The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has announced further delays in granting exclusions from Section 301 tariffs on imports from China. The USTR is seeking public input on: Extending temporary exclusions for specific machinery—specifically Chapters 84 and 85. Adding new products to the exclusion list. Companies seeking tariff exclusions must provide detailed information,…
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An update to the statute of limitations for sanction violations has significant implications for companies engaged in global trade. Under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and Trading with the Enemy Act (TWEA), the US government has extended the timeframe for enforcement action from 5 to 10 years. This modification, enacted on April 24,…
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 led to a surge in imports of military, dual-use, and industrial goods by Russian defense contractors, supporting the Kremlin's military operations. In response, a coalition of nations established the Common High Priority List (CHPL) to identify and monitor goods that are at high risk of being diverted to Russia.…
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Stay ahead of the curve on the latest regulatory updates. If you have questions about the newest implementation, a free webinar is being held on August 21, at 2pm ET, titled Lacey Act and Phase VII Implementation, to ensure compliance with the new requirements impacting most plant products. Co-hosted by the U.S. Customs and Border…
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Protecting our forests from harmful pests is a top priority for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Plant Protection and Quarantine program. APHIS continues to combat the fraudulent marking of wood packaging material (WPM) as treated, as this deceptive practice puts our forests and global ecosystems at risk. It is crucial for shippers…
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The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has announced that the scheduled August 1, 2024 increase is postponed due to an ongoing review of over 1,000 comments received. A final determination is expected later in August, with duties effective two weeks after the determination. Mohawk Global can help review import data to identify impacted…
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released a notice detailing plans to increase Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act fees by 30.849% to reflect inflation. Importers will see an increase in their U.S. Customs user fees—minimum and maximum Merchandise Processing Fees (MPF)—effective October 1, 2024. Below are examples of the current fees and what the adjusted fees…
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