US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has unveiled a revamped Forced Labor website featuring a modern design, expanded resources, and improved usability. The enhanced platform streamlines access to critical information to support CBP's mission in preventing forced labor products from entering the US. Key upgrades include: Dedicated Forced Labor Enforcement page with statistics, dashboards, and…
Read More »
The US Trade Representative (USTR) has opened a window of opportunity for importers to request temporary exclusions on specific machinery used in domestic manufacturing that is imported from China. Importers have from October 15, 2024, to March 31, 2025, to submit requests. Key Requirements for Requests Provide a 10-digit HTSUS number and a detailed product…
Read More »
Effective October 21, 2024, the Canada Border Services Agency's (CBSA) Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) has successfully launched. Comprehensive support documentation for CARM Release 3 is now available: CARM Go-Live Playbook Over 70 detailed user guides covering key functions, such as— Manage Financial Security File Commercial Accounting Declarations (CAD) View Account Statements (SOA) Payment Processing…
Read More »
UPDATE 10/8/2024: Effective November 12, 2024, CBP will reject vague cargo descriptions under Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) submissions, resulting in error code MISSING_CARGO_DESC. CBP has extended its original October 7 deadline to November 12, in an effort to provide the industry more time to achieve full compliance. ACAS filers must address warning and rejection…
Read More »
Have you identified restricted destinations and technologies in your supply chain? Recent export control updates demand that logistics professionals take action to ensure compliance. The Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a new worldwide export controls interim final rule on critical technologies to ensure national security and prevent misuse. Restricted…
Read More »
The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has announced that starting September 27, certain products will be subject to the previously announced, increased Section 301 tariffs. The USTR has stated that there will be a future publication on the temporary exclusions for certain domestic-use machinery and specific solar equipment. The 2024 tariff increases are…
Read More »
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…
Read More »
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…
Read More »
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…
Read More »
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,…
Read More »
© 2025 Mohawk Global OTI No. 003952NF Terms of Use Privacy Policy