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Sep 16, 2024
CTPAT: A Shield Against Cargo Exams and Risk Reduction

The Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) offers significant benefits for importers in terms of mitigating the risk of cargo…

Aug 20, 2024
China Imposes Restrictions Chemical Exports

Effective Sept. 1, China will impose new restrictions on the export, production, sale, purchasing, and transportation of certain precursor chemicals,…

Aug 19, 2024
US Bans Imports from 5 More Entities

The Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force has added five companies to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List,…

Jul 23, 2024
DHS Expands UFLPA Enforcement

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has expanded enforcement efforts under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), now including…

Jul 19, 2024
CBP Releases Semiannual Regulatory Agendas

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is set to release new regulations affecting international trade, including low-value shipments, and forced…

Jul 16, 2024
New tariffs on steel and aluminum imports

President Biden issued two proclamations to prevent the transshipment of steel and aluminum through Mexico. Section 232 tariffs of 25%…

Jul 12, 2024
ACE: Maintaining Importer Email Info

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) uses the ACE Forms tool to electronically notify importers and brokers about CBP forms.…

Jul 9, 2024
CBP Updates ACE Deployment Schedule

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has updated its schedule for deploying additional functionality to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE).…

Jul 5, 2024
Strategies to Mitigate 301 Tariffs

The Biden administration has confirmed the retention of all existing Section 301 tariffs on imports from China, with plans to…

Jun 25, 2024
DHS Adds China-Based Companies to UFLPA Entity List

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has added three China-based companies to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity…