EU Introduces Export Controls on COVID-19 Vaccine Shipments

On January 29, 2021, the European Union (EU) confirmed that it is implementing a measure requiring exports of COVID-19 vaccines to be subject to an

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Section 232 Tariffs to Remain on Aluminum Imports from UAE

In a Presidential Proclamation issued on February 1, 2021, the White House revoked Presidential Proclamation 10139, “Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into

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EPA Reminds Trade of Compliance Advisory for Imports of Pesticide Products

On January 28, 2021, in Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #45979837, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a reminder to the trade on

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Commerce Delays License Requirement for Aluminum Imports

On January 27, 2021, in a Federal Register Notice, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) announced the delay in the effective date for the requirement of

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CBP Issues Guidance on Section 232 Aluminum Quotas for the United Arab Emirates

On January 27, 2021, in Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #45967303, U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued guidance on the newly established

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FDA Issues Import Alert for Hand Sanitizers from Mexico

On January 26, 2021, in a press release, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced an import alert on all alcohol-based hand sanitizers from

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U.S. and U.K. Agree to Mutual Recognition of Authorized Economic Operator Programs

On January 21, 2021, in a press release, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced an agreement with the U.K. to formally recognize each other’s

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CBP Issues Guidance on Revisions to Section 301 Duties on Certain EU Goods

On January 11, 2021, in Cargo Systems Messaging Service #45453497, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued guidance on the revisions to the

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CBP Issues Guidance on AGOA and Other Duty Rate Changes

On December 31, 2020, and on January 12, 2021, in Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #45325918 and #45491702, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

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Correction - USTR Issues Digital Services Taxes Section 301 Determinations

On January 12, 2021, and January 14, 2021, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued notices of determination on the Section 301

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President Trump Extends Section 201 Safeguards on Large Residential Washers

On January 14, 2021, U.S. President Donald Trump issued Proclamation on the Continuation of Facilitating Positive Adjustment to Competition from Imports

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CBP Announces 2021 Customs Broker License Exam Date Changes

On January 15, 2021, in Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #45715461, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced date changes for the April

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USTR Releases Report on Vietnam Section 301 Investigation

On January 15, 2021, in a press release, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued the findings from the Section 301 investigation of

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BIS Adds “Military End User” List to the EAR

On December 23, 2020, the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a final rule in the Federal Register adding a “Military End User” (MEU) list

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CBP Issues Withhold Release Order against Cotton and Tomato Products from Xinjiang

On January 13, 2021, in a press release, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Withhold Release Order (WRO) against cotton and tomato products

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