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The Biden-Harris Administration is tackling a growing problem: the abuse of the de minimis exemption, a loophole that allows low-value goods (under $800) to enter the U.S. without duties or taxes. What was once a minor trade detail has become…
Express Trade Capital’s feature in California Apparel News, February 2023 edition. Mark Bienstock weights in on 2023 climate for manufacturers, retailers and consumers. ”As a result of a difficult 2022 holiday-sales environment, apparel importers and manufacturers are facing dual issues going into 2023.…
The anticipated VQIP application opens as of January 1st, 2023. According to fda.gov, buyers and wholesalers will benefit from this program. The full announcement reads as follows: “Participating importers will be able to import their products to the U.S. with…
U.S. Rail Strike has been Deterred as Freight Railroads and Unions Reach Tentative Agreements. Earlier today, the 46th President of the U.S, Joe Biden has released a statement on the tentative Railway Labor Agreement. It reads as follows: “The tentative…
On September 02, 2022 the United States Trade Representative declared a continuation of China 301 Tariffs in a press release. It reads as follows: “WASHINGTON – Today, the Office of the United States Trade Representative confirmed that representatives of domestic industries…
On August 8th, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced September 2022 webinar schedule hosted by National Commodity Specialist Division (NCSM) in CSMS #52901250. You may find the registration links below: Thursday, September 1, 2022 | 1:30 p.m. EDT – Classification…
The latest in user fee changes have been announced by the U.S Customs and Boarder Protection in CSMS #52834229. The message reads as follows: “Pursuant to the General Notice (87 FR 46973) published August 1, 2022, adjustments to certain customs…
On June 14,2022 the PMA( Pacific Maritime Association) and ILWU ( International Longshore and Warehouse Union) have issued a joint statement assuring an interruption free pathway, even in the case of negotiations extending beyond July 1, 2022. Nonetheless, the present…
Bureau of Industry and Security announced a final ruling in response to the Russian federation’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine. The Department of Commerce is expanding the existing sanctions against Russian industry sectors by imposing a license requirement for exports, reexports,…
The United States Department of Commerce has announced that the United States of America will be temporarily suspending 232 tariffs on Ukrainian steel for one year. The full announcement reads as follows: Ukraine’s steel industry is uniquely important to the…