The U.S. and China announced a “cease fire” in the ongoing trade war. The quick bottom line: while there is still much uncertainty, at least this delays increasing List 3 duties to 25% next month, and delays perhaps indefinitely implementation … READ MORE »

The US Trade Representative will review GSP eligibility for India, Indonesia, and Kazakhstan. If removed from the GSP authorized country list products imported from these countries would become dutiable. The full notice may be found here: https://ustr.gov/about-us/policy-offices/press-office/press-releases/2018/april/ustr-announces-new-gsp-eligibility. Interested parties may … READ MORE »

In the second round of tariff increases on US products, China has added the following Made In USA items to the list of good subject to retaliation: soybeans, small commercial planes, SUVs, liquid propane, and agricultural products including beef and … READ MORE »

The tariff rate on 1300 different products of Chinese origin may increase by 25%. In retaliation for “laws, policies, practices, or actions of the Government of China that may be unreasonable or discriminatory and that may be harming American intellectual … READ MORE »

The $ 1.3 trillion dollar Omnibus spending bill, approved by the House and Senate, and today signed by the president, includes retroactive renewal of GSP until December 31, 2020. GSP eligible goods entered into the US after the December 21, … READ MORE »

Effective March 23, 2018, the Presidential Proclamation on Adjusting Imports of Aluminum into the United States, Economy & Jobs, issued on March 8, 2018, imposes a 10% additional duty on certain aluminum articles. Per the proclamation, aluminum articles: “shall be … READ MORE »

Effective March 23, 2018, the Presidential Proclamation on Adjusting Imports of Steel into the United States, Economy & Jobs, issued on March 8, 2018, imposes a 25% additional duty on certain steel articles. Per the proclamation, steel articles: “shall be … READ MORE »

If you export products that you previously imported and paid U.S Customs duty on – you may be eligible for duty drawback. Duty drawback is a refund of duty that had been collected by U.S. Customs on imported merchandise or … READ MORE »

If you choose to file your own Customs entry, please read the U.S. Customs and Border Protection publication “Importing into the United States” for an overview of what is involved. On the other hand… A licensed Custom Broker can save … READ MORE »

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