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More Flexibility for Penalty Mitigation: CBP Updates Wood Packing Materials Guidelines

January 28, 2020 Global News

In October 2017, we outlined a new method adopted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for issuing penalties on wood packing materials (WPM) violations. This change shifted the five-violation threshold to issuing potential penalties for each violation on unmarked or inappropriately marked materials and infestations. New Guidelines, New Factors The CPB has since revised…

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Effective Immediately: Transitioning HTSUS Quantity Entry Requirements in 2020

January 28, 2020 Global News

To streamline the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) and the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act (TFTEA), the U.S. International Trade Commission and the U.S. Census Bureau have collaborated with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in changing HTSUS units of quantity (UOQ), previously marked as “X”, meaning no reporting quantity is…

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New Titles, Same Great People

January 21, 2020 Corporate News

We’re always proud to announce our people’s achievements. Congratulations, Melanie and Jake, on your recent promotions! Melanie Jones has been promoted to Regional Export Manager. Melanie is a Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) and has been with us for over five years. She is located in our Buffalo, NY office. Jake Bonnie has been promoted to Export Team…

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Refreshing GlobalLink International

January 20, 2020 Corporate News

Get ready for a new GlobalLink experience. International users will notice a few fresh new features when they log in on or after January 21, 2020. New Navigation Bar The new horizontal navigation bar is more organized, gives users more room to work, and has a clean, modern look and feel. Notice the orange underline?…

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UPDATED: Section 301 Tariffs to be Cut in Half 2/14

January 15, 2020 Global News

UPDATE: The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced that the reduction of tariffs to 7.5 percent will be effective February 14, 2020 and will not be retroactive. Get ready importers, you could see Chinese Section 301 list 4A tariffs reduced to 7.5 percent—from the current 15 percent—in the next 30 days. A recent…

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Changes Roll Out for National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) Codes

January 10, 2020 Global News

New changes have been made to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) class codes. These changes, issued by the Commodity Classification Standards Board (CCSB), are effective as of January 4, 2020. The following is a sample of the changes that were made. ITEM NMFC DETAILS Definitions of or specifications for lift truck skids, pallets, or…

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Penalties Increase for Export Violations

January 7, 2020 Trade Translation

The Department of Commerce and Department of State have increased the civil monetary penalties for export violations to account for inflation. Regardless of when the violation occurred, it is important to recognize that these new amounts are retroactive and can be charged against each violation. Here is a summary of the penalty increases: The maximum…

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Air Cargo Now Being Screened in Hong Kong

January 2, 2020 Global News

The Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department has announced a new X-ray screening requirement for air cargo moving through Hong Kong, which will be implemented in four phases. The final phase will require that all air cargo moving through Hong Kong be screened by June 30, 2021. The following is the scheduled roll-out. Transition Phase Duration…

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U.S.–Japan Trade Agreement: Preferential Tariff Treatment

January 2, 2020 Trade Translation

The U.S.–Japan Trade Agreement is effective as of January 1, 2020. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued the requirements for those looking to claim preferential treatment under this trade deal. In order to receive preferential treatment, goods must originate and meet all the requirements under the agreement. The filing instructions are as follows:…

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7th Round of Section 301 List 3 Exclusions

January 2, 2020 Global News

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced the seventh set of Section 301 tariff exclusions for list 3. The exclusions will apply as of the September 24, 2018, effective date of the $200 billion action, to August 7, 2020. The exclusions are reflected in 2 ten-digit HTSUS subheadings and 66 specially prepared product…

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