China Strengthens Its Quality Control Measures on Exports of Non-Medical Masks and Certain Medical Supplies

On April 25, 2020, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOC), General Administration of Customs (GACC) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR)

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CBP Publishes FAQs for Exports of Personal Protective Equipment

On April 27, 2020, in Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #42506108, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published Frequently Asked Questions

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USTR Announces 12th Round of Exclusions on List 3 of the Section 301 Tariffs

On April 22, 2020, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued a notice announcing additional exclusions on products of Chinese origin

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USMCA to Enter into Force July 1st

On April 24, 2020, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) notified Congress that Canada and Mexico have taken necessary measures to meet their

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CBP Issues Guidance for Section 232 on Ch. 98 Claims

On April 13, 2020, in Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #42355735, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued guidance on products being

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European Commission Introduces New Policy Measures for Certain US Origin Goods

On April 6, 2020, the European Commission published the Regulation (EU) 2020/502 on new commercial policy measures concerning certain products originating

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FEMA Announces Exemptions to Allocation Order on Personal Protective Equipment

On April 21, 2020, in Federal Register Notice (FRN) 85 FR 22021, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced exemptions to the April 10th

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CBP Postpones Duty for Importers Experiencing Significant Financial Hardship due to the Coronavirus Disease

On April 19, 2020, in Cargo Systems Messaging Services (CSMS) #42423171 and #42421561, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the postponement

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USTR Extends Certain Section 301 List 1 Exclusions under 9903.88.07

On April 10, 2020, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) published Federal Register Notice 85 FR 20332, extending certain exclusions from

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CBP Issues Guidance for Pipe Spools from Multiple Countries of Origin

On March 24, 2020, in Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #42133823, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued guidance on entries of pipe spools

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WCO and WHO Release Updated COVID-19 Classification Reference Guide

On April 9, 2020, in a joint effort, the World Customs Organization (WCO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) updated the HS Classification Reference

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US CBP & Partner Government Agencies Provide COVID-19 Updates

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced a new website for COVID-19 updates. The website has information for the trade community issued by CBP

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US Restricts Exports of Certain Personal Protective Equipment

On April 10, 2020, in Federal Register Notice (FRN) 85 FR 20195, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced the restriction of exports of

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China Imposes Compulsory Commodity Inspection on Exports of Certain Medical Supplies

On April 10, 2020, the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) imposed compulsory commodity inspection on exports of certain medical supplies

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CBP Revokes Disposable Rubber Glove Withhold Release Order

On March 24, 2020, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the revocation of the Withhold Release Order for disposable rubber gloves

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