Trade News

CBP: Updated Guidance on China Import Duties and De Minimis Exemptions

February 14, 2025

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…

DOJ: Dominican Authorities Seize Aircraft Linked to Sanctioned Venezuelan Company at U.S. Request

February 14, 2025

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…

Potential Mexican and Canadian Tariffs: Top-Line Insights & How Businesses Can Adapt

February 14, 2025

In the intricate realm of international trade, importers shoulder the responsibility of ensuring compliance with a plethora of regulations enforced by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Central to this obligation is the concept of exercising “reasonable care.” Here I’ll explore the significance of reasonable care for importers, its role in import compliance, and strategies for implementation.

CBP: 30-Day Tariff Pause Delays Potential Trade Disruptions with Canada and Mexico

February 7, 2025

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…

CBP: Discovers 37 Live Beetles Smuggled in Snack Packages at LAX

February 7, 2025

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) uncovered an unusual contraband shipment last month-37 live beetles hidden inside packages of Japanese snacks, potato chips, and chocolate. The insects, valued at $1,480, were discovered…

CBP: Customs Broker License Exam Registration

January 31, 2025

U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that the CBLE will open for registration on February 10 at 12:01am. Read More

CSMS: Issues Interim Final Rule on USMCA Implementation

January 31, 2025

U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) that requests comments by the trade until March 18, 2025, when the rule comes into effect. This rule gives implementation guidance on USMCA, specifically around drawback, textiles, and automotive.…

CBP: Proposed Rule to Require Rail Export Manifests 24 Hours Before Departure

January 24, 2025

CBP published a notice of proposed rulemaking around submitting export manifest information to CBP for rail cargo leaving the US. Comments due by 3/14/2025. Currently EEIs for rail cargo must be filed 2 hours prior to the rail cargo leaving…

BIS: Haas Automation Inc. Fined $2.5M for Export Violations to Russia and China

January 24, 2025

Haas Automation has admitted to 41 violations of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) under a settlement agreement with the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). The violations stem from unauthorized sales of parts used to service previously sold Haas CNC…

CBP: New Proposed Rules for Duty-Free De Minimis Shipments Under $800

January 22, 2025

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is proposing a new process for low-value shipments to enhance security and improve targeting of high-risk items, such as illicit fentanyl. The proposed changes would also introduce additional data requirements to better verify eligibility…

BIS: Final Rule Issued to Restrict Sale and Import of Connected Vehicles

January 22, 2025

The U.S. Department of Commerce, through its Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and the Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services (OICTS), has finalized a measure to protect national security by restricting certain technologies from China and Russia…

CBP: No Duty Refunds for Adulterated Food Without Proof of Good Faith Entry

January 9, 2025

This ruling was published in August, and essentially says that adulterated food that leaves customs Custody, is refused entry by the FDA that is exported or destroyed cannot get a duty refund unless you can prove that the food was…