The continuing education (CE) requirements for customs brokers went into effect on January 1, 2025, and the trade landscape has been evolving rapidly ever since. How do the new CE requirements work and how can you use them to your best advantage?
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CBSA: Canada Issues Notice 25-19 Allowing Duty Refunds on Certain U.S. Origin Goods
Canada has issued Notice 25-19, outlining a remission process for surtaxes on U.S.-origin goods effectively allowing duty refunds. The notice covers goods used in Canadian manufacturing, processing, and food and beverage packaging, as well as items tied to public health,…
BIS: Inclusion Process Opens for Expanding Section 232 Derivative Tariffs
The Bureau of Industry and Security has launched a new inclusion process under Section 232, allowing U.S. manufacturers and trade associations to request the addition of derivative steel and aluminum products to existing tariffs. The initial submission window began on…
CBP: Section 232 Tariffs on Auto Parts Take Effect May 3
CBP has announced a temporary suspension of a regulatory exception affecting certain low-value international mail shipments. Effective April 30, 2025, informal (Type 11) entries are permitted under the revised rules. Starting May 3, 2025, formal entries will be required for…
CBP: New Guidance on De Minimis Mail Entries and Temporary Rule Suspension
CBP has announced a temporary suspension of a regulatory exception affecting certain low-value international mail shipments. Effective April 30, 2025, informal (Type 11) entries are permitted under the revised rules. Starting May 3, 2025, formal entries will be required for…
CBP: U.S. Issues Steep Tariffs on Imports from China, Hong Kong, and Macau
An update was published under the April 9, 2025, Executive Order titled “Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Trading Partner Retaliation and Alignment.” The order imposes steep new rates: items originating from China, Hong Kong, and Macau will now fall…
China Imposes Tariffs on U.S. Goods as EU Plans Retaliatory Measures
China has responded to the U.S. with an 84% tariff, while the European Union has announced plans to impose its own tariffs on select American goods starting April 15, 2025, though the specific items have yet to be finalized. These…
CSMS: Registration Open for 2025 TFCS Summit
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will host the 2025 Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security (TFCS) Summit on May 6-8. This year’s theme, “Trade for Strength,” focuses on securing supply chains and reshoring prosperity. A networking session on May…
CSMS: CBP’s Approved Customs Brokers List
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)!…
Justice: U.S. Seizes Smuggled Dassault Falcon Tied to Venezuela
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
CSMS: Verify Your Customs Broker’s Listing on CBP’s Official Site
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)!…
Canada’s Dairy Protections Spark Trade Debate Amid U.S. Export Surplus
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…
House Committee Seeks Briefing on National Security Risks in University Supercomputers
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,…