Matt Schmitt

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FDA Issues Guidance to Industry for Enforcement Discretion on the Food Safety Modernization Act

On January 5, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued guidance for industry covering enforcement discretion on four of the seven

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US and South Korea to Hold Amendment Negotiations on KORUS FTA

On January 4, 2018, the U.S. Trade Representative announced that the U.S. and South Korea will meet to negotiate amendments and modifications of the

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CBP Extends In-Bond Regulation Enforcement Dates

On January 4, 2018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced they are extending the initial implementation period of in-bond regulation changes

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U.S. International Trade Commission Posts 2018 Harmonized Tariff Schedule

On January 1, 2018, the U.S. International Trade Commission posted the updated Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) for 2018.

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President Issues Executive Order on Persons Involved in Human Rights Abuse or Corruption

On December 20, 2017, the President of the United States issued Executive Order 13818 blocking the property of designated persons and entities involved in

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The Council Meeting of U.S. - Central Asia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement Concludes

On December 11, 2017, senior officials of the governments of the United States, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan met to

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Department of Justice and Department of State Launch Intellectual Property Law Enforcement Coordinator Network

On December 15, 2017, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of State announced that it has grown the Intellectual Property Law Enforcement

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Harmonized System Update (HSU) 1708 created on December 20, 2017

On December 21, 2017, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced Harmonized System Update (HSU) 1708 in Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS)

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CBP Announces Year-End Immediate Delivery Procedures

On December 18, 2017, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced year-end Immediate Delivery (ID) procedures in Cargo Systems Messaging Service

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GSP Due to Expire December 31, 2017

On December 19, 2017, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) is due to expire on December 31,

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Customs Broker Triennial Status Report and Fee Submission Begins December 15, 2017

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the submission period for the 2018 Customs Broker Triennial Status Report and the fee for licensed

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WTO MC11 Ends with New Initiatives on E-Commerce

On December 13, 2017, the World Trade Organization (WTO) ended their 11th Ministerial Conference (MC11) with the announcement by three proponent groups of

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Mexico Updates Automatic Permit Requirements

On December 1, 2017, Mexico’s Ministry of Economy published through the Federation Official Daily Annex 2.2.2, updating the criteria for obtaining

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EU and Japan Finalize Economic Partnership Agreement

On December 8, 2017, the European Union (EU) and Japan announced the conclusion of the final discussions on the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement

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European Commission Recommends Sufficient Progress Made on First Phase of Brexit Negotiations

On December 8, 2017, the European Commission recommended to the European Council that “…sufficient progress has been made” in the first phase of the

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