USTR Begins Preparations Ahead of the Sixth Round of Section 301 Exclusions Expiration Date (List 1)
As you are already aware, the office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) partially excluded 110 HTS subheadings from Section 301 List 1 tariffs on July 9, 2019. At this time, this round of exclusions is currently set to expire on July 9, 2020. All cargo that has been entered for consumption or withdrawn from […]
Continue Reading »USTR Releases Third Round of Section 301 List 1 Exclusion Extensions
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced that just 8 (eight) exclusions from the third round of Section 301 tariff exclusions on List 1 goods will be granted extensions. As the exclusions for the third round of List 1 goods were set to expire on April 18, 2020, this means that the 8 […]
Continue Reading »Food for Thought: Are Your Section 301 Exclusions Approaching Their Expiration Date?
As of May 27, 2020, the United States Trade Representatives (USTR) has published 32 rounds of Section 301 exclusions covering Lists 1, 2, 3 and 4a products. The exclusions include more than 2,000 possible items that, if produced in Mainland China and imported into the United States, may be eligible for an exclusion from the […]
Continue Reading »CBP No Longer Accepting Duty Deferral Requests
Understanding the challenges importers were facing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, on March 20, 2020, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) message 42097586, requesting case by case need for additional days for payment of estimated duties, taxes and fees. Today, CBP has notified the trade community that they […]
Continue Reading »Importing Face Masks & N-95 Respirators: What You Need to Know
With the Coronavirus upon us, global demand for supplies used to treat and help protect people, such as face masks and respirators, is currently exceeding supply. Fortunately, many manufacturers around the world have ramped up production to help get supplies where they are most needed. Importing these products is not simple! Here’s what you need […]
Continue Reading »USTR Announces Tariff Increases on Certain Section 301 EU Products
On Friday, February 14th, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) revealed additional modifications to the Section 301 tariffs on approximately $7.5 billion worth of European Union (EU) products that originally went into effect on October 18th, 2019. The USTR will publish a notice in the Federal Register advising importers to prepare for the imposition of 25% […]
Continue Reading »Bayport and Barbours Cut Terminals at Port of Houston to Resume Operations
After an investigation into a confirmed case of COVID-19 at the Port of Houston, we have confirmed that the Bayport and Barbours Cut Terminals will reopen tonight, Thursday, March 19, 2020, effective 7:00 PM. Terminal, gate and vessel operations are scheduled to be fully operational effective tomorrow, Friday, March 20, at 7:00 AM. Despite the brief […]
Continue Reading »Airline Cancellations Update – March 25
As you may have heard over the weekend, UK and Ireland have been added to the Coronavirus travel ban. As a result, shippers should expect several things: More flight cancellations starting this week (March 16) through April. Suspended airline tariff rates by many air carriers in favor of quoting ad-hoc. Virus screening ability at 13 […]
Continue Reading »USTR Releases Second Round of Section 301 List 1 Exclusion Extensions
On Friday, March 13, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced that just 11 (eleven) exclusions from the second round of Section 301 tariff exclusions on List 1 goods will be granted extensions. As the exclusions for the second round of List 1 goods were set to expire on March 25, 2020, this […]
Continue Reading »Coronavirus Contingency Plan – Tier 1
Dear Valued Customers, Firstly, our hearts go out to the many victims of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are quite sure that the global news may worsen in the coming weeks and months and we hope you, your families, and your companies remain safe. Unlike the Hanjin collapse or the Maersk-Damco cyberattack, we did have some […]
Continue Reading »Canadian Parliament Passes USMCA
Today, March 13th, 2020, Canada’s House of Commons unanimously voted to adopt the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) – known in Canada as CUSMA. It was then approved by the Senate less than an hour later, before Canadian legislators enter a brief recess until April 20th due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Already passed by Mexico and […]
Continue Reading »Airlines Announce Cancellations in Wake of Recent Travel Restrictions
On Thursday, March 12th, American Airlines announced it would be suspending flights to the 26 newly restricted European countries within the Schengen Area beginning next week (March 14th – 19th) until May 7th or June 4th, depending on the lane. American also announced that they will be delaying the start of their seasonal Rome service, […]
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