U.S. regulatory updates
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How a U.S. government shutdown will affect customs clearance
The U.S. Congress is currently at an impasse over spending bills, creating the looming possibility of a federal government shutdown… Read more
Detroit CBP to move marine desk due to closing of Detroit-Windsor Ferry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Detroit, MI, announced they are moving their Marine Desk location due to the… Read more
USTR extends China Section 301 reinstated & COVID-related exclusions
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has extended all current Section 301 exclusions that were due to expire on September 30,… Read more
CTPAT portal unavailable September 15th to 30th, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) and the Trade Compliance… Read more
Importer cotton assessment fee to increase on October 16, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) issued a direct final rule, increasing the fee paid… Read more
CBP to increase user fees for fiscal year 2024 – Effective October 1, 2023
U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP), posted notice of the below-noted increase(s) in user fees, which are effective… Read more
CBP to Host Green Trade Forum on July 11, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hosting a Green Trade Forum on July 11, 2023 from 9… Read more
Ukraine steel and European Union steel melted and poured in Ukraine now requires certificate for exemption from Section 232 Duties
President Biden issued a new Proclamation extending for one year the previous exemption from Section 232 duties for… Read more
New Regulation for Organic Products Now in Effect!
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP) recently issued a… Read more
China Section 301 COVID-related exclusions extended
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued an extension of the 81 China Section 301 COVID-related exclusions covering medical… Read more