A new Notice to Importers has been published on the procedures governing the administration of safeguards on heavy plate and stainless steel wire for the period beginning on February 1, 2020 and ending after October 24, 2021. The new Notice also contains information on applications for a quota application. Applications for a quota allocation for…
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U.S. and China Confirm an Initial Trade Agreement Has Been Reached
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has announced that U.S. and China have reached an initial or ‘Phase One’ agreement on trade. Many agreement details, including an implementation timeline, are yet to be confirmed. The Phase One agreement will also require formal signing by both parties. Subject to confirmation, U.S. government and…
U.S. Customs Provides Update Concerning GSP and Other Changes from Presidential Proclamation 9955
On October 25th, 2019, Presidential Proclamation (PP) 9955 was issued modifying trade benefits under the General System of Preferences (GSP) for Ukraine and Thailand. These changes include the following: As of 12:01 a.m. EDT on October 30, 2019, certain goods from Ukraine entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, will be eligible for…
USDA to Introduce Electronic Import Requirements Under APHIS Core Program
In late 2019 or early 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expected to introduce new import procedures which will require the filing of additional data elements or documents electronically through Customs & Border Protection’s (CBP) Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). Once formally introduced, USDA and CBP are expected to provide a minimum six-month Informed…
USTR Announces 32 Exclusions for China Section 301 List 3 Products
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced an additional (5th) set of 32 product exclusions from U.S. Section 301 List 3. The 32 exclusions are product specific based on the applicable description provided. The exclusions are effective September 24, 2018 through August 6, 2020. Post entry refunds may be submitted to recover…
Products Containing Hydrochlorofluorocarbon Prohibited by Canada as of January 1, 2020
Effective January 1, 2020, Canada will prohibit the importation of products containing or designed to contain hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC). Currently, most HCFC products are controlled for import and export purposes. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) allows parties to import or export ozone-depleting substances (ODS), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and related products containing or designed to contain such…
