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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WCO Adopts Luxor Resolution on Cross-Border E-Commerce

On December 7, 2017, the World Customs Organization (WCO) adopted the Luxor Resolution on cross-border e-commerce.

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CBP to Delay ACE as Sole EDI System for Statement Processing

On December 8, 2017, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced in a Federal Register Notice (FRN), that as of January 6, 2018, ACE will be the

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International Air Transport Association Updates Dangerous Goods Regulations

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has published the updated 59th Edition Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), which will supersede the

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Updated International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code Becomes Mandatory

Amendment 38-16 of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code will become mandatory on 1 January 2018. The International Maritime Dangerous

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EU Commission Amends Directive 2009/43/EC on Intra-EU Transfers of Defense-Related Products

On November 8, 2017, the European Commission published Directive (EU)2017/2054 which amends directive 2009/43/EC of the European Parliament and of the

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EPA Determines the TSCA Chemical Reporting Requirements for Small Businesses Warrant Changes

On November 30, 2017, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued in a Federal Register Notice its final determination that revisions of current size

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CBP Announces Brokers User Fee Payment for 2018

On November 24, 2017, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced in a Federal Register Notice that the annual brokers user fee payment is due by

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WCO Announces Registration for Fourth Global AEO Conference

The World Customs Organization (WCO) has announced that registration is now open for the fourth Global Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Conference to be

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EU Imposes New Sanctions on Venezuela

On November 13, 2017, the European Union issued new sanctions on Venezuela in Council Regulation (EU) 2017/2063 and Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/2074.

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Fifth Round of NAFTA Negotiations Concludes

The fifth round of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations concluded on November 21, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico.

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CBP Delays Enforcement of Updated In-Bond Regulations

On November 22, 2017, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #17-000736 announcing CBP's delayed

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