Goods that were manufactured in the United States (US) and returned to the US are eligible for free entry back into the country only if: They have not undergone any advancement in value due to upgrades, repairs, improvements in condition or any other processing which would elevate the value of the item. If the goods […]
Need a good introduction to “New NAFTA”? An article written today by Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain, called “The New NAFTA: What Does It Mean For Supply Chains?”, is a great place to start. This Q&A covers topics associated with the new agreement and the potential impact to U.S. supply chains. Specifics about the new deal, called the United […]
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ACE FILING NOTICE – RECON According to to CBP CSMS# 18-000689, issued today, November 21, when filing a reconciliation for a Free Trade Agreement issue, ACE is displaying incorrect original paid amounts. Until headquarters issues further guidance, filers should submit the reconciliation header information in the Document Imaging System (DIS) when filing the reconciliation with a […]
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As just announced in CBP’s CSMS #18-000465, dated August 1, 2018, various changes to user fees will take effect on October 1, 2018. The Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) ad valorem rate of 0.3464% will NOT change. However, note the following changes: The MPF minimum and maximum for formal entries (class code 499) will change – the […]
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On Friday June 15th, 2018, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced that the U.S. will follow through with 25 percent tariffs on approximately $50 billion worth of goods from China in 2018 import value (read announcement here). The list of goods covered by the order includes mainly industrially significant technology products spread across 1,102 […]
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China’s 24 hours Advanced Manifest Regulation Update Have you been asked by your Chinese partners for additional company information for new shipment into and out of China? It is our initial understanding that for US entities the information requested is the consignee or notify party’s company Employee Identification Number (EIN). The carrier OOCL provides a […]
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As announced, the U.S. Trade Representative (Trade Representative; USTR) has determined that the acts, policies, and practices of the Government of China related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation covered in the investigation are unreasonable or discriminatory and burden or restrict U.S. commerce. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking public […]
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ALERT! Per CSMS Message 18-000240, issued on March 22nd, the additional duty on imports of steel and aluminum articles under Section 232 are effective with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on March 23, 2018. This CSMS message provides specific details on the […]
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