For the first time since the Section 301 tariffs have been applied to goods out of China we are hearing that China has agreed to roll back the tariffs in… Read more »
Category: General
Section 301 – Phase 1
On Friday the United States announced they will suspend the 5% tariff hike that was expected today. This is being called “Phase One” of the negotiations in what people believe… Read more »
EU Tariff Increase
The Unites States has published the list of products that will be affected by the Section 301 Airbus investigation. Although the start date is believe to be October 18th that… Read more »
Tariffs Delayed
Last week President Trump announced he will delay the additional 5% increase planned for October 1st until October 15th. This is due to the continued negotiations between both countries. China… Read more »
5% MORE!?!?!?! – revised
The news has reported that President Trump is increasing tariffs ANOTHER 5%. This is in retaliation for China announcing additional tariffs on US goods. The confusing part for most is… Read more »
List 4 based on ENTRY DATE
Federal Register Notice has been issued related to when duties will begin for list 4. According to the USTR the duty will be based on THE ENTRY DATE. This means… Read more »
SOME Additional Tariffs Delayed
UPDATED (11:34am)—-The USTR just announced they will delay the increase in tariffs on some categories. Some of the items include certain toys, footwear, cell phones and video game consoles. The… Read more »
List 3 Exemptions
The first round of exemptions for Section 301, List 3 HTS codes has been published. The exclusions are retroactive to September 24, 2018 and will extend for one year after… Read more »
List 2 Exemptions
On July 31st the USTR published the first round of exemptions for Section 301, List 2 HTS codes. The exclusions are retroactive to August 23, 2018 and will extend for… Read more »
MPF min/max increase
For a 2nd year in a row the Customs Merchandise Processing Fee minimum and maximum fee will go up. The increase will be at the start of Customs fiscal year… Read more »