Matt Schmitt

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WTO Members Intensify Work to Ensure Full Implementation of the TFA

At a May 2, 2018 meeting of the Committee on Trade Facilitation, World Trade Organization (WTO) members intensified work to ensure the full implementation

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CBP Posts Updated In-Bond CATAIR Implementation Guide

On May 4, 2018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced in Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #18-000328 an updated In-Bond CATAIR

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U.S. Issues WTO Counter Notification Against India’s Market Price Support

On May 9, 2018, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer and Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that the U.S. submitted the

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U.S. President Announces Decision to Cease Participation in JCPOA

On May 8, 2018, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. will cease participation in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and will

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OFAC Issues Ukraine/Russia Related General Licenses and FAQ

On May 1, 2018, the Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued Ukraine- and Russia-related general licenses, along with new

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FDA Publishes New ACE Resource for Importers and Filers

On May 3, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a quick reference guide to support the Supplemental Guide for the Automated

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Argentina Publishes Requirements on the Sworn Declaration of Product Composition

On May 2nd,2018, the Argentina government published through the Official Bulletin, Resolution 246/2018. The resolution modifies Resolution 404/2016,

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Partial Ukraine-GSP Suspension – Effective April 26, 2018

On May 3, 2018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced goods of Ukraine origin have had their Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)

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UPDATE: Additional Duty on Imports of Steel and Aluminum Articles under Section 232

On May 1, 2018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provided an update on the additional duty on imports of steel and aluminum articles under the

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President Trump Approves Adjustments to Section 232 Tariffs

On April 30, 2018, U.S. President Donald Trump issued two proclamations, modifying the previous proclamations on the Section 232 tariffs on steel and

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CBP Advises Importers to Ensure Mailing Addresses and ACH Numbers are Up to Date for GSP Refunds

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has advised the trade via its Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) informational web page that importers

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Working Group on E-Commerce Finalizes Framework of Standards on Cross-Border E-Commerce

The World Customs Organization (WCO) Working Group on E-Commerce (WGEC) met from April 9 to April 12, 2018 to finalize a draft framework of standards on

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GSP Goods Subject to Section 201 Measures

GSP Goods Subject to Section 201 Measures

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Extension of Timeframes for Rejecting Entry Summaries

On April 23, 2018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the modification of timeframes for rejecting certain entry summaries.

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New Duty Rates and HTS Codes for Imported Coffee into Puerto Rico

On April 12, 2018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced new Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes and duty rates for the importation of

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