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The administration has detailed a broad strategy to advance its trade objectives while reinforcing existing enforcement tools. Officials confirmed that a temporary 10 percent surcharge will be applied to certain imports under Section 122 authority as a means of stabilizing…
CBP has a list of permitted customs brokers available on their site. They update it from the ACE National Permit record. If it’s wrong, make sure that brokers update their data there (also that’s the law under 19 CFR 111.30(a)!…
The US filed a civil forfeiture complaint in Florida against a Dassault Falcon 900 EX aircraft that was smuggled from the US and operated by a Venezuelan blocked party. Read More
CBP has a list of permitted customs brokers available on their site. They update it from the ACE National Permit record. If it’s wrong, make sure that brokers update their data there (also that’s the law under 19 CFR 111.30(a)!…
Trump has criticized Canada’s supply management system, which limits dairy imports and maintains stable prices for Canadian farmers, arguing that it unfairly disadvantages American dairy producers. Meanwhile, Canada defends the system as essential for protecting its agricultural sector and ensuring…
U.S. lawmakers are seeking a briefing from the Bureau of Industry and Security on the risk of PRC nationals accessing university supercomputers powered by export-controlled chips. Concerns center on PRC-linked entities bypassing restrictions to advance China’s military and technological capabilities,…
Taking apart the brain of the HTS! The General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) are the way we apply the Harmonized System (HS) to classify goods in international trade. This webinar delves into each GRI, providing a thorough understanding of each rule…
Here’s the Federal Register notice about how the DOGE Workforce Optimization Initiative is supposed to be initiated. I expect that most functions we work with will slow down. Each agency is allowed to hire no more than one person per…
An Ohio company and three of its employees (one Ohio, two Florida) are being charged with violations of export restrictions on Russia. They are part of an American subsidiary of a Russian aircraft parts supplier. In 2022 the company signed…
CBP has released updated guidance following the amended Executive Order on February 5, 2025, imposing additional duties on Chinese imports. The de minimis exemption remains available for certain articles under heading 9903.01.20 but is not retroactive. CBP will not refund…
Dominican authorities, at the request of the U.S. government, have seized a Dassault Falcon 2000EX aircraft used by Venezuela’s state-owned oil company, PdVSA, for violating U.S. export and sanctions laws. The aircraft, which had been serviced and maintained with American-made…
Streamline your supply chain security with expert guidance and best practices! The Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) is a key component in securing global trade and ensuring supply chain integrity. This webinar provides an in-depth look at the CTPAT…
The U.S. has implemented a 30-day pause on proposed tariffs against Canada and Mexico, postponing the original February 4 deadline. The new deadline is now set for Thursday, March 6. The temporary delay offers additional time for negotiations and discussions…
