The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has moved to fully revoke license-free export privileges under the Validated End-User (VEU) program for semiconductor manufacturing in China. While the program was expanded in 2023 to permit select foreign chipmakers to receive…

Mexico plans to exclude footwear from the Maquiladora program, adding the relevant tariff headings to the restricted list published in the Official Gazette. The Gazette now reflects all goods barred from Maquiladora treatment. Separately, the government is considering higher tariffs…

U.S. national security officials are alerting academic institutions and researchers to potential threats from foreign governments seeking to access sensitive research and export-controlled technologies. The advisory emphasizes caution around international collaborations and foreign talent programs, providing practical guidance to help…

The U.S. Department of Justice announced a $12.4 million settlement to resolve allegations that an importer evaded customs duties on quartz surface products from China, commonly used for countertops and similar applications. According to the government, the company misrepresented the…

The Department of State is reminding all parties subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to exercise heightened diligence in their export compliance programs. The Department emphasized the importance of ensuring that no regulated activities, directly or indirectly,…

A recent executive order directs the stockpiling of six months’ worth of essential medications, aiming to bolster national security and enhance supply chain resiliency. While the measure addresses preparedness for potential crises, it may also help mitigate future impacts from…

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has launched an investigation titled Recommended Modifications in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2028. The inquiry aims to provide the President with recommendations for updating the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), ensuring…

Effective August 1, Section 232 tariffs on copper imports will come into force, placing copper alongside steel and aluminum as a targeted material under national security trade measures. As with existing steel and aluminum derivative tariffs, importers should expect similar…

Beginning August 29, the de minimis exemption will no longer apply to imports from any country, including Canada, Mexico, and China. As a result, Importers of Record (IORs) must fully classify every item in each shipment, regardless of value. This…

CBP is enhancing Section 321 enforcement within ACE to ensure compliance with the $800 de minimis threshold. Starting June 26, the update will be deployed to the CERT environment. This enhancement will prevent the release of shipments claiming de minimis…