USTR Extends Time before Section 301 Tariff Increase

On May 31, 2019, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) extended the amount of time certain goods exported from China have to enter the United

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President Removes India from GSP

On June 5, 2019, India will be removed from the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), according to a Presidential proclamation issued by U.S. President

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President Trump Announces Tariffs on Mexico to Begin in June

On May 30, 2019, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a tariff of 5% on all goods of Mexico origin beginning on June 10, 2019, and gradually increasing

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CBP Updates Guidance for Section 232 Canada and Mexico FTZs

On May 30, 2019, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published in Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #19-000271, updated entry filing guidance

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Argentina Updates Maximum Statistical Rates

On May 6, 2019, the government of Argentina published in the Official Gazette Decree 332/19, which provides at a rate of 2.5%, the Statistical Rate

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CBP Provides Instructions on Liquidation Extension Requests

On May 22, 2019, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provided in Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #19-000260, instructions for importers to

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CBP Pursues 21st Century Customs Framework Initiative

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is pursuing “The 21st Century Customs Framework” initiative, in order to modernize CBP operations.

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Air Cargo Advanced Screening (ACAS) Informed Compliance Period Ending

On May 14, 2019, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced in Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #19-000242, the upcoming end of the Air

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U.S. President Removes Turkey from GSP List of Developing Countries and Reduces Section 232 Tariffs on Turkish Steel

On May 16, 2019, U.S. President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation announcing the removal of Turkey from the list of developing countries for the

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USTR Requests Public Comments and Announces Public Hearing on Proposed Section 301 Action on $300 Billion in Goods of Chinese Origin

On May 17, 2019, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) requested in a Federal Register Notice (FRN) public comments, and announced a public

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U.S. Lifts Section 232 Duties on Steel and Aluminum for Canada and Mexico

On May 17, 2019, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced the termination of the Section 232 tariffs for steel and aluminum in regards

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White House Announces Delay in Decision on Section 232 Investigation for Automobiles

On May 17, 2019, President Trump announced in a Presidential Proclamation the decision to delay action on the Section 232 investigation into imported

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China Announces Exclusion Program for Additional Duty on Goods of U.S. Origin

On May 13, 2019, the Government of China announced its pilot program for excluding certain products from additional duties currently imposed on certain

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Mexican NOMs Agreement Modified

On June 3, 2019, the Mexican Ministry of Economy will no longer allow the “Usage Affidavit” to act as a waiver for 63 Mexican Official Norms (NOMs).

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USTR Announces Additional Exclusions for Section 301 List 1

On May 14, 2019, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced additional product exclusions for List 1 of the Section 301 tariffs.

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