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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Department of Commerce Makes Antidumping Determination for Solar Products from China and Taiwan

In two Federal Register notices to be published on July 31, 2014, the Department of Commerce is making a preliminary affirmative antidumping determination

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Reminder: Enforcement of FTR Changes Begins October 2nd

As a reminder, effective April 5, 2014 the U.S. Census Bureau amended the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) contained in 15 CFR Part 30 but also announced a

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