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CBP Announces U.S. & Dominican Republic Sign MRA

On December 7, 2015 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced they had signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with the Dominican Republic.

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CBP to Hold ACE/FDA Webinar

On December 7, 2015, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #15-000914, announcing their holding of an

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EU and Vietnam Complete Free Trade Agreement Negotiations

On December 2, 2015 it was announced that the European Union (EU) and Vietnam had concluded negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This FTA will

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BIS Launches Data Portal

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) recently introduced its new Data Portal. The BIS Portal will publicize accumulated data on licensing and export

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CBP Announces Phase 3: GSP Retroactive Refund Processing

On December 1, 2015 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #15-000892 announcing the third phase of the

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AESDirect Now Available in ACE Portal

On November, 30, 2015, U.S. Customs and Border Protection released Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #15-000889, announcing the release of AESDirect

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USTR Announces Suspension of AGOA Benefits to South Africa

On November 5, 2015, President Obama released a 60-day advanced notice to Congress and to South Africa of his intentions to suspend duty-free treatment to

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Treasury Department Releases Executive Order on Burundi-Related Sanctions

On Monday, November 23, 2015, President Obama issued Executive Order, “Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Burundi”.  

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CBP Updates ACE & PGA Information for Trade Review

On Friday, November 20, 2015, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released Cargo System Messaging Service (CSMS) #15-000867 which provides updates

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Transpacific Partnership Agreement Text Published on USTR website

The full text of the Transpacific Partnership Agreement which has been published on the website of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is

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DOE Proposes Energy Efficiency Exemption

On November 18, 2015 the Department of Energy (DOE) released a Federal Register notice, proposing a rule that would require the number of exempt external

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CBP Releases Harmonized System Update

On November 16, 2015, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #15-000854 announcing the release of

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Proposed Lithium Battery Changes for Air Cargo 2016

On November 6, 2015, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) released a notice announcing significant changes to the requirements for the air

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Census Releases ACE One-Pager Online

On November 12, 2015, the U.S. Census Bureau (Census) released an Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) “One-Pager” document that can be used as a

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White House Terminates Liberia Sanctions

On November 12, 2015, President Obama signed Executive Order, “Termination of Emergency with Respect to the Actions and Policies of Former Liberian

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