Japan to Increase Duty Rates on U.S. Bearings and Steel

On August 30, 2013, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry issued a press release announcing a tariff rate increase of 17.4 percent on U.S. steel

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USA & Uruguay sign Trade Facilitation MOU

On August 27, 2013, the International Trade Administration (ITA) issued a press release announcing that a facilitation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

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ITC, ITA Web Resources for AD-CVD Information

The International Trade Commission (ITC) and the International Trade Administration (ITA) maintain web pages that provide links to many resources and

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Dept. of State Issues Interim Rule on Regulations For Brokers Under ITAR

On a Federal Register notice published on August 26, 2013, the Department of State issued an interim final rule amending the International Traffic in Arms

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CBP Announces Test For Residual Cargo Entry

In a Federal Register Notice to be published on August 27, 2013, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is announcing a new test regarding the

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FMCSA Issues Final Rule on Unified Registration System

On a Federal Register notice published on August 23, 2013, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a final rule which establishes

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STR Announces Proposal on Tobacco Regulation for TTP

On August 22, 2013, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) issued a fact sheet announcing an upcoming proposal on tobacco regulations

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CBP Issues Revised Broker Exam Notice

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued an updated version of the Broker Examination, which will take place on Monday, October 7, 2013 at various

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FDA Announces New Pilot Regarding Drug Imports

On August 20, 2013, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a Federal Register notice announcing the start of the Secure Supply Chain Pilot

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Oakland Terminal Gates Reopen After Protest

On August 19, 2013, the Journal of Commerce (JOC) issued an article confirming that the Oakland Terminal Gates have reopened after protest.

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BIS Issues Final Rule on Time Limit for Voluntary Self-Disclosure

On a Federal Register notice published on August 9, 2013, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a final ruling limiting the time allowance to

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FDA Announces Public Meeting on FSMA Proposed Rulings

In a Federal Register filed on August 15, 2013, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a notice announcing a public meeting, in which they plan to

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USDA, Canada Requests Comments on Perimeter Approach to Plant Protection

On August 14, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a bulletin requesting comments from the trade on the Canada-U.S. Perimeter Approach

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CBP Releases Summary of COAC Meeting

On August 12, 2013, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a news release, summarizing the meeting of the Advisory Committee on Commercial

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U.S.-EAC Trade Negotiations Continue

On August 12, 2013, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced that formal negotiations will be launched between the U.S. and

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