06 Feb 2025

U.S. Ends Duty-Free Imports from China: What It Means for Businesses and Global Trade

The Trump administration’s 2025 decision to eliminate the de minimis exemption for Chinese goods has had a significant impact on B2B sourcing. This policy shift is part of a broader trade initiative aimed at curbing unfair trade practices and preventing the flow of illicit goods, particularly fentanyl, into the U.S. The move affects businesses that […]

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04 Feb 2025

Additional Duties on Imports from China: Trade Advisory Guidance

Despite concerns that tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China would take effect on February 4, additional tariffs for Canada and Mexico have been delayed until at least March 1. In the meantime, the Federal Register notice for China, as well as the Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) directives from Customs and Border Protection (CBP), have […]

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30 Jan 2025

Air Cargo at a Crossroads: Adapting to Volatility in an Uncertain Market

The air cargo sector must learn to “embrace volatility,” according to industry analysts who spoke at the World Cargo Summit in Ostend on January 28. Experts highlighted both the strong tailwinds driving growth and the significant headwinds threatening disruption. Ludwig Hausmann, senior partner at consulting firm McKinsey & Co, underscored the industry’s rapid expansion, citing […]

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17 Jan 2025

CBP Unveils Tougher De Minimis Rules to Combat E-Commerce Challenges

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced plans to revise de minimis rules in response to the surge in e-commerce shipments, aiming to streamline administrative processes and crack down on illegal goods entering the U.S. The proposed changes, revealed yesterday, include mandatory submission of additional shipment information and the establishment of a fully electronic […]

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31 May 2024

CBP Suspends Low-Value Shipment Access for Several Customs Brokers

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has suspended access for several customs brokers to the Type 86 program, which facilitates low-value import shipments. This voluntary initiative allows consignees to have their customs brokers provide CBP with data filed through the agency’s automated broker interface (ABI) under the de minimis rule. The de minimis rule […]

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08 Jan 2024

Trade policy tango continues! USTR extends Section 301

  On December 26, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) made an important announcement regarding the extension of active Section 301 China product exclusions. Originally slated to conclude on December 31, 2023, the 429 exclusions are now set to endure until May 31, 2024, as outlined in a comprehensive report by the […]

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27 Oct 2023

Textile Enforcement Statistics Show CBP’s Commitment to Protecting American Industry

  U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released fiscal year (FY) 2023 textile enforcement statistics today, demonstrating the agency’s robust efforts to protect American workers and legitimate importers from unlawful textile imports that violate U.S. trade laws and trade agreements. In FY 2023, CBP: Seized more than 5,000 textile shipments valued at more than $129 […]

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30 Sep 2023

NCBFAA Briefs Members on What to Expect from CBP and PGAs During Government Shutdown

  NCBFAA Regulatory Agencies Committee (RAC) Chair Mike Lahar, Vice Chair Karen Damon, and Counsel Cindy Thomas briefed members about the expected response to the government shutdown by the following PGAs: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)—Overall, the FDA will do better than most federal agencies, retaining approximately 80 percent of its workforce, due in part […]

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23 Jun 2023

US 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 […]

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