DEADLINE EXTENDED: Options for Importers for Section 301 Possible Refunds

Section 301 Updates, Trade Translation
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Options for Importers for Section 301 Possible Refunds

UPDATE: 8/18/21—Plaintiffs will now have until October 4, 2021, to submit the requested information to CBP’s repository. The new deadline for CBP to complete the repository is now September 3, 2021. For any assistance regarding submitting data or these updated deadlines, please use the contact form below. The Court of International Trade (CIT) has granted a preliminary injunction in the Section 301…

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8/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce Eastbound GRI

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8/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce Eastbound GRI

Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective August 1, 2021. 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 portsEffective August 1, 2021 Equip.USD20 ft$180040…

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7/15 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce Eastbound GRI

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7/15 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce Eastbound GRI

Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective July 15, 2021. 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 portsEffective July 15, 2021 Equip.USD20 ft$90040…

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New Lacey Act Requirements—October 1, 2021

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New Lacey Act Requirements—October 1, 2021

Beginning October 1, 2021, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will start enforcing Lacey Act import declaration requirements on 27 new tariff lines. This marks the sixth phase of Lacey Act declaration enforcement, which was delayed from October 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the new products include essential oils; trunks,…

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The Importance of Export Compliance Programs

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The Importance of Export Compliance Programs

How many companies have been exporting for years and lack an export compliance program? A U.S. security equipment manufacturer was recently fined $140,000 for illegally exporting products, such as stun guns, police batons, handcuffs, and pepper spray, to countries in Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East.  The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) found…

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Effective June 30— New TSA Air Cargo Screening Requirement

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Effective June 30— New TSA Air Cargo Screening Requirement

Effective June 30, 2021, cargo transported on cargo-only aircrafts must be screened before loading. This comes as Transportation Security Administration (TSA) updates the U.S. cargo screening requirements to align with international aviation security standards laid out by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Impact on Shippers This new requirement for 100% screening for cargo transported…

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