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Customs regulations and tariffs can change quickly, affecting US importers in significant ways. This week brings important updates that every importer should know. From the upcoming four-year review of Section 301 tariffs to a recent court ruling on Section 122, plus new requirements for Section 232 metal content declarations and warnings about IEEPA refund scams, these developments impact how you manage your imports and duties. Staying informed helps you avoid costly mistake

The U.S. Commerce Department recently made a significant update to import regulations by reintroducing the non-metal Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) number 9903.82.01. This change affects articles that do not contain aluminum, steel, or copper and will influence how certain products are classified and taxed when entering the United States. Importers, customs brokers, and trade professionals need to understand these adjustments to navigate compliance and avoid unexpected cost

On October 14, 2022, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) published 87 FR 62486 making two technical amendments to HTSUS 9903.88.67....

A petition filed Oct. 12 alleges that paper file folders from China, India, and Vietnam are being sold at less than fair value in the...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will provide duty-free treatment of the eligible infant formula base powder entered or withdrawn...

As of October 1, 2022, Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) ad valorem rate of 0.3464%will NOT change. But the minimum and maximum will...

Effective November 28th, 2022, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is amending the Cotton Board Rules and Regulations, increasing...

On September 8, 2022, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced the conclusion of the reviews of the Section 301 trade...

GSP is scheduled to expire on 12/31/2020. Importers benefitting from duty free treatment will have to begin paying duties on shipments...