US Customs: De Minimis Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
De Minimis Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Read MoreYellen Raises China’s Hopes for Tariff Cuts, but US Politics Could Dash Them
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s visit to China has sparked optimism in Beijing that the Trump-era tariffs on Chinese imports could see some alleviation as she endeavors to improve relations between the two countries. However, the presence of robust anti-China sentiment within the US may pose significant obstacles to the realization of such tariff cuts. […]
Read MoreUS lawmakers introduce bill to end tariff exemption for China e-commerce shipments
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers introduced a bill on Wednesday that would eliminate a tariff exemption that is widely used by e-commerce sellers to send orders from China to US shoppers. The exemption, known as the de minimis rule, currently exempts imports valued at $800 or less from tariffs if the items are shipped […]
Read MoreMitigating Risks to Hull and Cargo: Strategies for a Secure Journey
The transportation of hazardous and combustible goods through containers has been on the rise, posing an increasing risk to both container shipping and car carrier vessels. Additionally, the prevalence of Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries has added to the potential dangers. Larger vessels now handle these hazardous cargos, amplifying the consequences of fires and resulting in more […]
Read MoreCongress Warns That Chinese Shopping Apps Could Enable Uyghur Forced-Labor Imports
The members of Congress behind the law that combats the import of goods produced by Uyghur forced labor are warning that some importers are taking advantage of a loophole intended to avoid scrutiny of the products that they’re bringing into the U.S. — and that increasingly popular Chinese e-commerce apps might facilitate breaches of the […]
Read MoreCalifornia expected to accelerate deadline for zero-emissions trucks
The California Air Resources Board has thrown open the door on comments to its proposed Advanced Clean Fleet (ACF) rule, which sees a phaseout of diesel-powered trucks in the state, even as CARB still does not have the waiver it needs to make it a reality. That proposal includes an acceleration of the target for […]
Read MoreUSTR confirms tariff cutting not on the Biden trade agenda
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai on Thursday rebuffed appeals from senators to begin negotiating trade agreements that would cut tariffs on U.S. agricultural exports. “At this moment we do not have tariff liberalization negotiations going on with a partner,” Tai told the Senate Finance Committee. Tai left open the possibility for that to change, saying […]
Read MoreUS Customs to Require China Factory Postal Code to Ensure Imported Goods Not Made with Forced Labor
Starting March 18, 2023, all shipments manufactured in China will be required to enter the U.S. with the postal code of the factory. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be validating those imports to ensure the imported goods are not produced in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR). The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act […]
Read MoreFederal Holidays for Calendar Year 2023
Below is a listing of Federal Holidays for Calendar Year 2023. 2023 Holiday Schedule Date Holiday Monday, January 02 * New Year’s Day Monday, January 16 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Monday, February 20 ** Washington’s Birthday Monday, May 29 Memorial Day Monday, June 19 Juneteenth National Independence Day Tuesday, July 04 Independence Day Monday, […]
Read MoreRequirement for Powers of Attorney (POAs) Executed Prior to 12/19/2022 to be Satisfied by 2/17/2023
In the Modernization of the Customs Broker Regulations Final Rule (87 FR 63267) under 19 CFR 111.36(c)(3), which becomes effective on December 19, 2022, a broker must execute a power of attorney (POA) directly with an importer of record (IOR) or drawback claimant (client) and not through a freight forwarder or other third party in order […]
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