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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CBP Releases Video on an Introduction to the CBP Import Process

On March 29, 2018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released a video for importers to learn the process of importing goods to the U.S. and the

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CBP Publishes GSP Refund Procedures

On April 20, 2018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published in a Federal Register notice (FRN), refund procedures for entries subject to the

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Commissioner of CBP Requests Additional Funding for ACE

On April 12, 2018, the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Kevin McAleenan, requested additional funding from Congress for the

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FCC Issues Guidance on the Use of the SDoC for RF Device Importers

On April 9, 2018, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued guidance on the use of the Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) for Radio

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Access for US Pork Exports to Argentina Finalized

On April 13, 2018, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced in a press release that Argentina will

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ACS Drawback Claims Requiring New Filing in ACE

On April 11, 2018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) advised in Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #18-000272 that filers who filed drawback

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USTR Announces New GSP Eligibility Reviews of India, Indonesia, and Kazakhstan

On April 12, 2018, the office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced new eligibility reviews of India, Indonesia, and Kazakhstan for the

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CBP Publishes Final Rule on the Definition of Importer for ISF

On April 12, 2018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published in a Federal Register Notice (FRN) the final rule to expand the definition of an

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Update: U.S. - Israel Free Trade Agreement Shipments will no Longer Require the Certificate of Origin

On April 6, 2018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the phase out for the U.S.-Israel Free Trade Agreement certificate of origin.

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USTR Releases 2018 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers

On March 30, 2018, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) released the 2018 National Trade Estimate (NTE) Report on Foreign Trade Barriers.

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China Announces Additional Tariffs on 106 Products Originating in the United States

On April 4, 2018, in response to the U.S. announcement of additional duty on over 1300 goods originating in China, China announced additional tariffs for

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