The USMCA permits CBP to verify whether a good entered with a claim for preferential tariff treatment qualifies as originating by: (1) Written request or questionnaire to the importer, exporter, or producer of the good...more
4/24/2020
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The USMCA textile and apparel rules of origin are generally based on the “yarn forward” rule, which requires the formation of the yarn (spinning or extruding) and all processes following yarn formation to occur in the USMCA...more
4/24/2020
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The USMCA does not require the use of CBP Form 434, as there is no prescribed format for certificate of origins under the USMCA. These certifications are to be completed by the exporter, producer, or importer certifying that...more
4/24/2020
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Last week, the Trump Administration announced a plan to crack down on the sales of contraband and counterfeit goods online. The steps will affect a number of parties in the supply chain from importers and sellers to customs...more
2/6/2020
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On January 15, 2020, President Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu Hu signed the long-awaited US-China Trade Agreement after nearly two years of a trade war that has resulted in crippling tariffs on almost $500 billion worth...more
1/24/2020
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Parties seeking changes to the proposed list of tariff subheadings or to lower duties should take advantage of this comment period.
Why is USTR proposing additional duties on French imports?
Under Section 301, USTR can...more
12/5/2019
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As part of the Trump Administration’s longstanding “trade war” with China over Chinese government trade practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation that the Administration has determined to...more
List 4A goes into effect, all Section 301 tariffs to increase by 5 percent, USTR deadlines loom, and the President orders American companies to “search for alternatives” to China sourcing. This is your end-of-summer Section...more
9/6/2019
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On August 1, 2019, Trump posted a tweet that beginning on September 1, 2019, importers can expect a 10% tariff on $300 billion of Chinese goods.
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At a press conference at the G20 Summit in Japan on June 29, President Trump said he will not lift current Section 301 tariffs on China, but also would not add tariffs on any additional Chinese imports “for at least the time...more
7/3/2019
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