The Office of U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is requesting comments regarding the Section 301 duties starting, November 15, 2022. It is strongly recommended that importers complete the questionnaire. Any additional comments may help shape the policy of the USTR and the Biden administration on Section 301 duties. While providing comments to the USTR and/or a…
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If your shipments are in transit through Hong Kong—and are covered by an import and/or export license requirement issued by the Trade and Industry Department (TID)—it will be important to have a valid delivery verification certificate issued by the Director-General of Trade and Industry. The Hong Kong TID has authorized a list of signatures for…
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The U.S. Census Bureau has seen an increase in inquiries from foreign governments for copies of the Electronic Export Information (EEI), as well as some requiring the Internal Transaction Number (ITN). The problem with this is that the information contained in the EEI is confidential, pursuant to U.S. law (13 U.S.C. §301(g)). As stated in…
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The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has updated its “Don’t Let This Happen To You” guidance for exporters. The update includes new case summaries of violations involving export controls against China, Russia, Iran, and other countries. BIS explains that they’ve made these changes for two reasons, “first, we want to make sure we are…
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Are you a contractor selling to the government under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Buy American Act? If so, there is a new final rule that will gradually increase the U.S. content of products, beginning October 25, 2022. This new rule is intended to grow domestic production of goods and support workers critical to U.S.…
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated their food facility registration requirements. Food facilities will be required to provide a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number when registering with FDA or renewing FDA registration. All FDA-registered food facilities must renew their FDA registrations between October 1 and December 31, 2022. Previous renewals allowed the…
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PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration) along with the Department of Transportation (DOT) is amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to maintain alignment with international regulations and standards. The final rule was published in the Federal Register and will be effective August 25, 2022. The final rule Changes some proper shipping names, hazard classes,…
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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 18.629% 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, 2022. Below are examples of the current fees and what the adjusted fees…
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The following is an overview of various export and import measures that have recently been put in place against Russia and Belarus. The Latest June 2022 Financial sanctions, announced by the Treasury and State Department, target more than 100 entities and 50 people, including Russia’s State Corporation Rostec, a “massive” state-owned technological, aerospace and military-industrial…
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The U.S. government’s Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF) has released its Strategy to Prevent the Importation of Goods Mined, Produced, or Manufactured with Forced Labor in the People’s Republic of China—as mandated by the UFLPA. This strategy, along with the UFLPA Operational Guidance for importers, provides the structure for the full implementation of the…
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