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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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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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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