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Section 301 Tariffs on Imports from China Officially Continued

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has issued a formal notice of the continuation of the Section 301 tariffs currently in place on a broad range of products from China. These tariffs range ...
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Low-Value Import Requirements Would be Revised Under CBP Proposal

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a proposed rule that would amend its regulations regarding low-value imports as indicated below. Comments on this proposal are due no later than Dec. 7. - ...
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DEA Proposes to Double Time for Reexports of Controlled Substances Outside Europe

The Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a proposed rule that would extend the time allowed for reexports of controlled substances outside of the European Economic Area from 180 days from the ...
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CAFTA-DR Short Supply Request for Faux Leather Fabric Approved

The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements has approved a short supply request alleging that faux leather fabric bonded to a pile fabric, classified in HTSUS 6001.10 and 6001.92.00, is ...
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USTR Opens Door to Enforcement Measures Over EU Carbon Border Charges

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is accepting comments through Nov. 9 on the current and potential impact of the European Union’s carbon border adjustment mechanism and what measures the ...
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Defense Export Controls Would be Eased Under Proposed Rule

The State Department has issued a proposed rule that would amend the International Traffic in Arms Regulations to ensure that the U.S. Munitions List focuses ITAR controls on the most sensitive ...
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Trade Deficit Soars as Import Growth Outpaces Export Gain

The monthly U.S. trade deficit in goods and services jumped 13.7 percent from July to August as imports grew faster than exports. Individual deficits with Mexico, Vietnam, and Malaysia, as well as ...
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Import Alerts: Laser Markers, Tanning Beds, Infant Formula, Seafood

Import alerts inform FDA field staff that the agency has enough evidence or other information to allow a product that appears to be in violation of FDA laws and regulations to be detained without ...
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In the News: China, India, Ship Fees

“Scope for a final compromise has narrowed after US President Donald Trump signed into law a congressional bill that gives him ​authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying ...
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The Week Ahead: Tariff Refunds, Classification, Valuation, Import Ban

Following are highlights of regulatory effective dates and deadlines and other trade-related events coming up in the next week. Oct. 7 – STR webinar: Valuation in the Biopharma and Life Sciences ...
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Legislative Update: Tariffs, Imports

For more information on pursuing trade policy interests through the legislative process, please contact Nicole Bivens Collinson at (202) 730-4956 or via email. Tariffs. The Ecuador Shrimp Tariff Act ...