USDA Announces Upland Cotton Special Import Quota #20

On March 5, 2021, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced special import quota #20 for upland cotton. This permits the importation of upland cotton

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UK Updates Timetables for Customs Controls Implementation

On March 11, 2021, the United Kingdom (UK) announced a revised timetable for the implementation of controls on certain goods imported from the European

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UK Updates Guidance Regarding Human Rights Violations in Xinjiang

The United Kingdom (UK) has updated its publication “Overseas Business Risk – China” to include a new section specifically addressed to what the UK calls

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CBP Publishes Fact Sheet on Withhold Release Order Modification and Revocation Process

On March 5, 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published a fact sheet providing an overview of the modification and revocation process for

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USTR Extends Certain COVID-19 Related Section 301 Exclusions

On March 5, 2021, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued a notice extending specific COVID-19 related Section 301 exclusions. These

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U.S. Announces Suspension of Section 301 Tariffs on Large Civil Aircraft WTO Disputes

On March 4, 2021, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued a joint press release with the United Kingdom (U.K.) announcing a four-month

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USDA Reminds Trade of APHIS Core Message Set Implementation

On March 4, 2021, in Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #46473493, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection

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WCO Launches Trade Tools

On March 3, 2021, in a press release, the World Customs Organization (WCO) announced the launch of its new online platform, WCO Trade Tools. This tool

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ITC Initiates AD/CVD Sunset Review on PET Resin, Carrier Bags, and Petroleum Wax Candles

On March 1, 2021, in a Federal Register Notice, the International Trade Commission (ITC) and the Department of Commerce announced the initiation of the

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USDA Announces Upland Cotton Special Import Quota #19

On February 25, 2021, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced special import quota #19 for upland cotton. This permits the importation of upland

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APHIS Launches Help Desk

On February 25, 2021, in Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #46390176, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

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Executive Order Issued on America’s Supply Chains

On February 24, 2021, U.S. President Joe Biden issued Executive Order on America’s Supply Chains. The Executive Order (EO) launches a comprehensive review

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EU Commission Publishes FAQs on COVID-19 Vaccine Export Requirements

On February 12, 2021, the European Union (EU) Commission published frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the export requirements for Covid-19 vaccines. The

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Customs Broker Triennial Status Report and Fee Due February 28, 2021

On February 17, 2021, in Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #46277875, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a reminder that the submission

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Next COAC Meeting Scheduled for March 17, 2021

On February 19, 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced in a Federal Register Notice (FRN) the upcoming meeting of the Commercial

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