CBP Publishes FTA Side-By-Side Comparison

On August 15, 2014 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published a side-by-side comparison of numerous U.S. Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and

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CBP Charlotte to Administer Duty Drawback Seminar

On August 15, 2014 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #14-000459 announcing the holding of a Duty

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USTR Requests Comments on Chinese Compliance with WTO Commitments

In a Federal Register notice to be published on August 15, 2014 the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is requesting comments regarding

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World Customs Organization Amends Harmonized Tariff Schedule

The World Customs Organization (WCO) recently published and approved over 200 amendments to the current Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HS), which will become

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CBP to Hold ACE Export Manifest Webinar

On August 12, 2014 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #14-000451 announcing their holding of an August

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Russia Imposes Sanctions Against Western Countries

On August 6, 2014, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an Executive Order (“On Special Economic Measures to Protect the Russian Federation’s

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BIS Expands Sanctions Against Russia

In a Federal Register notice published on August 6, 2014, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a final rule amending the Export Administration

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BIS Expands Sanctions Against Russia

In a Federal Register notice published on August 6, 2014, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a final rule amending the Export Administration

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DP World Vancouver Refuses US-Bound Rail Cargo

In a press release published on August 6, 2014, the Journal of Commerce (JOC) reported that DP World Vancouver Centerm Terminal will stop accepting

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Argentina Customs Strike

In a press release issued on August 5, 2014, Argentina’s Union for Customs Employees (SUPARA) issued a press release announcing multiple upcoming strikes

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Puerto Rico Postpones Revised Tax Collection Process

On August 5, 2014 Puerto Rico’s Tax Department (Hacienda) announced the temporary termination of their anticipated tax collection revamp due to

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ACE Reporting to Allow Itemization of MPF, HMF

On August 1, 2014, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #14-000439 announcing the availability of

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Mexico To Require Additional Information on Imported Trademark Goods

On July 4, 2014, Mexico’s Public Credit and Revenue Secretariat (SHCP) published new trademark declaration requirements for brand products specified in

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Puerto Rico Adopts Changes to Tax Collection Process

As a reminder, effective August 1, 2014, all merchants importing goods into Puerto Rico must register with the Puerto Rico Treasury Department for Sales

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U.S. and European Union Expand Sanctions Against Russia

On July 29, 2014, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a press release announcing their issuance of expanded

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