According to this CSMS message from U.S. Customs, there are a limited amount of tariff items in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) that do not have equivalent free trade agreement (FTA) tariff change rules (TCRs). The reason for this is that the tariff items were negotiated using a Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)…
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There’s never been a better time to be aware of antidumping (AD) and countervailing (CV) duties for your products. A recent Executive Order signed by President Trump has put these particular duties in the spotlight. Now more than ever, importers need to be cognizant of possible AD/CV orders for their existing and new products, as the…
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Each year, there are about $2.5 billion in unclaimed duty drawback refunds. Wouldn’t you want to know if your company could recover some of that $2.5 billion? Take this case study for example, where we were able to help a client recover over $50,000 in duties annually. How much could you save? Try our drawback calculator and…
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Shipments to Russia and Ukraine are still being heavily scrutinized by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and the U.S. State Department of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). The inspection has increased since new sanctions were issued to Russia and Ukraine in December 2016. Therefore, to avoid export violations it is crucial to ensure your organization…
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Back on April 25, 2016, Customs announced changes to U.S. tariff number 9801.00.10 that allow for duty free return of foreign goods that are returned within three years of being exported. We previously wrote about this topic here. However, at the time, Customs was unclear as to what documents were mandatory to present at time of entry. They…
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Effective March 21, there will be a revised import certification process for commodities subject to the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA). The Federal Register announced the upcoming changes on December 27, 2016, found here. The original effective date for these changes was January 26 but was postponed to March 21 per a message in the U.…
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection has revised the Forced Labor Enforcement fact sheet. This fact sheet aims to inform and therefore combat the risks of forced labor within companies' operations and global supply chains. The update adds a link to the Responsible Sourcing Tool, which can help supply chain owners visualize each country’s risk of…
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Enter our Twitter contest for a chance to win a FREE Dictionary of International Trade 10th Edition ($78 value). Follow the two easy steps below to qualify! How to enter: Follow us @MohawkGlobalTA AND Tweet #MGTAContest2017 End Date will be February 8th at 11:59 pm EST. Winner will be announced February 10th. Contest Rules: Mohawk Global Logistics…
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If you’ve recently received a letter from U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) with the seemingly mundane subject line, “Distribution of Informed Compliance Publications and Other Informative Documents,” sit up and take note—your company may be at risk for a CBP audit or investigation. A reliable source close to Mohawk Global Trade Advisors has informed…
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You can't mark goods without knowing the correct country of origin (where they were made). Step through the process of determining a product's origin during this webinar, presented by Robert Stein and Jim Trubits of Mohawk Global Trade Advisors. This webinar includes visual examples to explain marking methods and requirements, giving attendees a vivid understanding…
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