Matt Schmitt

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China Implements Changes to Customs Declaration Forms and Filing Rules

On August 1, 2018, the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) implemented two previously announced changes to the import and export customs

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USTR Finalizes Second List of Tariffs on Goods of Chinese Origin

On August 7, 2018, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) released a finalized list of the second set of tariffs that was proposed under

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CBP Announces Changes to MPF for Fiscal Year 2019

On August 1, 2018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced in Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #18-000465 changes to various fees,

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President Directs USTR to Consider 25% Duty for Additional $200 Billion in Section 301 Trade Remedy Action

According to a statement made on August 1, 2018, by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer, the President directed the USTR to

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CBP Releases Proposed Regulation Changes to Drawback

On August 2, 2018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released the proposed regulation changes to drawback as required by the Trade Facilitation

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CBP Releases Proposed Updates to Minimum Security Criteria for CTPAT

On July 25, 2018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released proposed updates to the Minimum Security Criteria (MSC) for the Customs-Trade

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EU Commission Amends Certain Provisions of the Union Customs Code

On July 30, 2018, the EU Commission published Regulation (EU) No 2018/1063 amending certain provisions and correcting administrative errors in the Union

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Senate Passes Miscellaneous Tariff Bill

On July 26, 2018, the U.S. Senate passed the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act of 2018 (MTB) with minor amendments. The bill now goes back to the House of

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WCO publishes 2018 edition of SAFE Framework of Standards

On July 26, 2018, the World Customs Organization (WCO) published the 2018 edition of the SAFE Framework of Standards, following the June adoption by the

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Commerce Releases FAQ on Product Exclusions for Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

On July 24, 2018, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) published Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on product exclusions for Section 232 steel and

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CBP Releases Section 301 Trade Remedies FAQ

On July 24, 2018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) posted a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Section 301 trade remedies.

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Canadian Government Publishes Process for Remission of Surtaxes on Goods from the U.S.

On July 11, 2018, the Canadian Department of Finance published the process for requesting remission or refunds of surtaxes on products of U.S. origin.

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The Next Customs Broker Exam is October 24, 2018

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has posted a notice to its website, announcing the October 2018 Customs Broker License Examination. CBP states

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Canada Implements Change to Earliest Time Frames for Release of Imported Goods

On July 5, 2018, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced an upcoming change to the earliest time in which imported goods may be released.

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EU Imposes Tariff Rate Quota on Steel Products

On July 18, 2018, the European Commission issued a press release announcing new safeguard measures on steel imports, in response to recently instated

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