U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has published potential new requirements for the processing and maintenance of a Power of Attorney (POA) by U.S. customs brokers. The requirements are not in effect yet. They are being proposed by CBP while additional comment from interested parties is gathered. The new requirements are designed to address a…
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U.S. Section 301 Tariffs Delayed for Many Chinese List 4 Products Until December 15, 2019
On August 1st, 2019, the U.S. Administration announced its intent to assess a new 10% Section 301 tariff (duty) covering an additional $300 billion of Chinese imports effective September 1, 2019. The announcement essentially included all remaining Chinese imports (‘List 4’) not already subject to 301 tariffs. Today, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) provided an…
U.S. Customs Announces Two Important Initiatives Related to Section 321 (De Minimis) Transactions
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently announced two important initiatives related to Section 321 (De Minimis) imports. The Section 321 program allows low-value (under US $800) shipments to enter the U.S. duty and tax free provided certain conditions are met. The two Section 321 initiatives announced by CBP are as follows: New Entry Type…
First Set of China Section 301 Tariff Exemptions Announced for List 3 Products
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) recently announced the first (1st) set of product exclusions from List 3 Section 301 25% tariffs or duties on Chinese products. These exclusions relate to items that were included in the third list of products enacted on September 24, 2018. Products in List 3 include over 5700 full or…
U.S. Customs Adjusting Certain User Fees Effective October 1, 2019
U.S. Customs & Border Protection (U.S. CBP) has announced adjustments to many user fees beginning October 1, 2019, covering its 2020 fiscal year. Such fees are reviewed annually as required by the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), in accordance with the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act). The table below outlines some common…
Additional Relief of US Surtax on Steel, Aluminum, and Other Goods Imported from the United States
The Canadian Government has announced that additional remission of duty is being granted on certain products previously subject to the US Surtax. Relief is being granted for some products for an indefinite period of time. Some products are being granted relief based on specific eligibility criteria, while others are importer specific. A link to the…
