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Oct 10, 2024
BIS Proposes Ban on Connected Vehicles from China, Russia

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is proposing a rule to ban the importation and sale of connected vehicles…

Sep 27, 2024
DOL Updates to Two Federal Forced Labor Lists

The Department of Labor (DOL) is updating both the Executive Order (EO) 13126 List and the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization…

Sep 26, 2024
CBP Reminder: Drawback Claim Compliance

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) advises drawback claimants to adhere to CBP regulations, ACE Business Rules, and Trade Automated…

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.…