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Tariff Rollback, can it be true ?

Posted on November 7, 2019 Section 301

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 »

Section 301 – Phase 1

Posted on October 15, 2019 Section 301

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

Posted on October 3, 2019 EU Aircraft Dispute, Section 301

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

Posted on September 16, 2019 Section 301

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

Posted on August 26, 2019 Duty Rates, Section 301

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 »

SOME Additional Tariffs Delayed

Posted on August 13, 2019 Duty Rates, Section 301

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 »

MPF min/max increase

Posted on August 7, 2019 CBP Fees, General

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 »