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Oct 19 - KPMG report: Supply chain disruption in Asia Pacific region

Oct 18 - U.S. Treasury’s review of sanctions

Oct 15 - Ireland: Proposals for trade with Northern Ireland; customs controls and requirements

Oct 15 - Thailand: Digital tax coupons for use and application against customs duties and taxes

Oct 15 - U.S. sanctions compliance guidance for virtual currency industry

Oct 6 - USTR request for comments, exclusions of products of China subject to Section 301 tariffs

Oct 5 - U.S. control of deuterium for non-nuclear end-use under Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

Oct 4 - USTR addresses U.S. approach to trade relationship with China

Oct 4 - U.S. rule amending CCL, biological equipment “software”

Oct 1 - Thailand: Control of “dual-use” items, weapons of mass destruction

Oct 1 - U.S. agreement with Vietnam, Section 301 investigation of timber

Sep 30 - U.S. sanctions regarding trade with Iran, new FAQ

Sep 29 - KPMG report: Managing transfer pricing and customs risks of cross-border transactions

Sep 28 - U.S. product exclusion extensions, medical-care products imported from China (COVID-19)

Sep 28 - UAE: Supply chain disruptions

Sep 27 - U.S. companies agree to settle violations of Ukrainian and Sudanese sanctions

Sep 23 - U.S. evaluation of semiconductor supply chain

Sep 22 - EU: Proposal for new Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP)

Sep 13 - Taiwan: Customs requirements when making one-time transfer pricing adjustments

Sep 9 - EU: New export control regulation now effective, trade in “dual-use” items

Sep 9 - U.S. company to pay $189,000 to settle violations of Iranian sanctions

Sep 9 - U.S. determination, disposable gloves from Malaysia not produced by forced labor

Aug 31 - EU: Transitional preferential rules of origin under pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) Convention

Aug 27 - Romanian bank and U.S. parent company agree to pay $860,000 to settle Iran and Syria sanctions violations

Aug 26 - UK financial institution agrees to pay $2.3 million to settle Sudan sanction violations

Aug 26 - U.S. request for comments, extension of exclusions of medical product imported from China (COVID-19)

Aug 24 - U.S. allows exports of certain education-related services, software to students in Iran

Aug 18 - Revisions to U.S. Munitions List Categories I, II, and III

Aug 17 - India: Rebate of taxes and levies on apparel exports

Aug 17 - Ireland: Six-month report card on Brexit; VAT and customs implications

Aug 17 - UAE: Customs guidance on imports of goods via e-commerce (Dubai)

Aug 16 - Mexico: Trade-related compliance activities suspended (COVID-19)

Aug 12 - Canada: Comments requested on proposed changes to trade remedy system

Aug 12 - Netherlands: Increased monitoring of import declarations by Dutch Customs

Aug 11 - China: Tariff exemption for imported materials processed in Hainan Yangpu Bonded Zone for domestic sales

Aug 10 - China Customs streamlines penalty provisions

Aug 9 - California company to pay $6.6 million penalty for software exports violating U.S. arms regulations

Aug 9 - U.S. sanctions of Belarusian individuals, entities

Aug 6 - India: Authorised economic operator (AEO) renewal

Aug 4 - CBP “withhold release order” regarding seafood harvested with forced labor

Aug 4 - Bahrain: Updated e-payment facility for customs fees and taxes

Aug 3 - USTR technical amendment to product exclusion (imports from China)

Jul 30 - Proposed regulations: Domestic preferences in government procurement

Jul 27 - CBP modifies “withhold release order” to allow certain carpet and wool imports from Nepal

Jul 27 - India: Advertisement and sales promotion, post-import activity and not includible in assessable value of imports (Supreme Court decision)

Jul 23 - U.S. company to pay $1.4 million to settle 2,260 violations of sanctions

Jul 21 - China: Facilitating development of bonded refurbishment of medical equipment

Jul 21 - United States agreement with Vietnam on currency practices; possible Section 301 tariff implications

Jul 21 - U.S. updated FAQs, general license related to Venezuela sanctions regulations

Jul 19 - U.S. and UAE companies agree to settle violations of Iranian sanctions

Jul 16 - Six Russian entities added to U.S. list under Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

Jul 13 - U.S. advisory, supply chains concerning China’s Xinjiang region and forced labor

Jul 12 - UAE: Anti-dumping duties, ceramic pavers and tiles

Jul 8 - U.S. five-year suspension of tariffs, large civil aircraft disputes with EU and UK

Jul 6 - Australia: Review of GST and low-value imported goods

Jul 6 - Saudi Arabia: Rules of origin for imported goods

Jul 2 - Modifications to HTSUS divide U.S. tariff-rate quotas between EU and UK

Jul 1 - U.S. regulations implementing provisions of the USMCA; preferential tariff treatment and non-preferential origin determinations

Jun 28 - Proposed regulations on non-preferential origin determinations, imports from Canada or Mexico; OIRA review completed

Jun 25 - EU: Updated “dual-use” regulation and export control framework

Jun 24 - CBP’s “withhold release order” on silica-based products from China’s Xinjiang region

Jun 17 - United States, United Kingdom to suspend trade countermeasures for five years, large civil aircraft dispute

Jun 15 - EU and United States agree to suspend tariffs for five years, large civil aircraft dispute

Jun 15 - Free trade agreement between Australia and UK

Jun 10 - U.S. Senate passes bill that includes trade-related measures

Jun 10 - United States requests Mexico’s review of collective bargaining rights pursuant to USMCA

Jun 8 - United States amends EAR reflecting UAE termination of boycott of Israel

Jun 2 - United States suspends tariffs on goods from six countries, digital services tax investigations

Jun 2 - CBP’s “withhold release order” on fishing fleet based in China

May 28 - Trade measures in Biden Administration’s FY 2022 budget proposals

May 28 - Revisions to military end-user list, U.S. munitions list for 3-D printing of firearms

May 28 - U.S. proposal regarding forced labor on fishing vessels

May 28 - U.S. sanctions regulations related to Myanmar

May 25 - CBP modifies “withhold release order” to allow certain tobacco imports from Malawi

May 25 - Saudi Arabia: Tax and customs authorities merge into single authority

May 24 - Thailand: Proposed temporary reduction of customs duty surcharge for inadvertent underpayments

May 18 - KPMG report: Keeping forced labor out of U.S. supply chains as scrutiny rises

May 18 - UAE: Imported consumer goods, electronic customs clearance platform

May 17 - United States, EU agree to address steel and aluminum trade issues, customs duties

May 17 - CBP headquarters ruling; cotton garments produced in part by forced labor in China

May 17 - UAE: Guideline allows for facilitated movement of goods between GCC countries

May 14 - Proposed regulations pending OIRA review: Non-preferential origin determinations, imports from Canada or Mexico

May 12 - U.S. request to Mexico triggers initial application of USMCA labor mechanism; customs implications for imports

May 11 - Australia: Trade and indirect tax measures in federal budget

May 11 - EU: New export controls for “dual-use” goods and technologies

May 5 - Proposed regulations pending OIRA review: Merchandise produced by forced labor

May 4 - U.S. company to pay $13 million to settle alleged ITAR export violations

May 3 - USTR hearings this week, investigations of digital services taxes

Apr 30 - U.S. annual “special 301 report” on protecting intellectual property rights

Apr 29 - German company agrees to pay $2.1 million to settle violations of Iranian sanctions

Apr 27 - Serbia: Free trade agreement with Euroasian Economic Union countries

Apr 27 - UAE: Exemption from service fee, customs deposit refund claims (Dubai)

Apr 23 - USTR technical amendment to product exclusions (imports from China)

Apr 21 - U.S. sanctions, timber and pearl enterprises in Myanmar

Apr 20 - EU: Simplified customs regime (IOSS) for e-commerce sellers and marketplaces effective beginning July 1, 2021

Apr 19 - U.S. company agrees to pay $435,000 for imports of engineering services from Iran

Apr 19 - KPMG report: First sale rule, goods produced in non-market economy countries

Apr 16 - U.S. sanctions imposed on entities and individuals in Russia

Apr 15 - UK: Freeports reintroduced; simplified import procedures, suspended customs tariffs and import VAT

Apr 14 - Poland: Amendments intended to simplify customs procedures

Apr 8 - UAE: Consolidated export verification report process, expedited VAT refunds

Apr 7 - United States adds Myanmar to list of countries subject to military intelligence-related controls

Apr 7 - UAE: Dubai Customs extends “grace period” for submitting customs declarations (COVID-19)

Apr 5 - U.S. trade court: Presidential proclamation imposing tariffs on steel “derivatives” held invalid

Apr 5 - Saudi Arabia: Regulations to implement customs benefits in special economic zone

Mar 31 - CBP headquarters ruling; apparel produced by forced labor of North Korean nationals

Mar 31 - USTR report of foreign trade barriers affecting U.S. exports of goods and services

Mar 30 - USTR announces hearings, requests comments about Section 301 investigations of digital services taxes

Mar 29 - Delayed compliance with U.S. “aluminum import monitoring and analysis system”

Mar 29 - United States suspends trade engagement with Myanmar

Mar 29 - U.S. final rule, removal of reporting requirements for certain encryption items

Mar 29 - Saudi Arabia: Deferral of customs duty for 21-day period after importation

Mar 26 - U.S. next steps in Section 301 investigations of digital services taxes

Mar 26 - Italian company to pay $950,000 to settle violations of Iranian sanctions

Mar 26 - U.S. forced labor finding, disposable gloves produced in Malaysia

Mar 25 - CBP “absolute quota” for steel under Section 232 quota limits (second quarter 2021)

Mar 18 - U.S. Senate confirms Katherine Tai as U.S. Trade Representative

Mar 17 - ITAR country list amended to include Russia; denial for exports of defense articles and defense services

Mar 16 - CBP provides trade statistics for FY 2020

Mar 15 - U.S. company to pay $216,000 to settle violations of Iranian sanctions

Mar 12 - New trans-European customs systems for export and transit

Mar 11 - United States and EU suspend additional tariffs, effective March 11, 2021

Mar 10 - U.S. actions concerning certain foreign military-intelligence end-users

Mar 10 - Serbia: Amendments concerning customs declarations and application of VAT rules

Mar 9 - CBP addresses how to modify or revoke “withhold release orders” when forced labor is involved

Mar 8 - U.S. product exclusion extensions, Section 301 action concerning medical-care products from China (COVID-19)

Mar 8 - EU and United States conclude negotiations to adjust agricultural quotas

Mar 5 - U.S. export regulatory action in response to military coup in Myanmar

Mar 5 - United States and European Union to suspend tariffs, large civil aircraft disputes

Mar 4 - United States and UK to suspend tariffs, large civilian aircraft disputes

Mar 1 - U.S. trade court: Test case concerning “first sale” valuation and non-market economies

Mar 1 - President Biden’s 2021 trade agenda presented to Congress

Feb 25 - CRS report on U.S. measures to address Huawei-related issues

Feb 25 - U.S. executive order on supply chains

Feb 19 - Costa Rica: Guidelines for goods imported under tariff preferences

Feb 18 - U.S. company to pay $507,000 to settle violations of multiple sanctions programs

Feb 18 - UAE: Customs duty exemption, certain products imported from Europe

Feb 15 - U.S. FAQs on withhold release order, imports produced by forced labor in China’s Xinjiang region

Feb 11 - U.S. exception to periodic revisions, Section 301 investigation of large civil aircraft dispute

Feb 11 - CBP considers foreign-trade zones for goods stopped under forced labor “withhold release order”

Feb 10 - UAE: Dubai Customs amends tariff codes for consumer products

Feb 9 - Fees paid by U.S. company to German parent company under sourcing-assistance agreement not dutiable

Feb 5 - UK exports under U.S. tariff-rate quotas allocated to EU Member States

Feb 5 - U.S. trade court finds tariffs on steel imports did not violate Section 232

Feb 3 - USMCA rules of origin for automobiles; longer transition period for production in Canada, Mexico

Feb 3 - U.S. university agrees to pay $54,000 to settle violations of Export Administration Regulations

Feb 2 - U.S. presidential proclamation, adjusting imports of aluminum from UAE

Feb 2 - Mexico: Foreign trade and AEO program changes, compliance rules for maquiladoras

Jan 29 - CBP focus on “direct business connection” with entities in Xinjiang region

Jan 29 - U.S. trade court: Challenge to Section 232 steel “derivatives” tariff by importer of steel nails

Jan 29 - UAE: Suspension of customs declarations expires January 31, 2021 (COVID-19)

Jan 27 - U.S company to pay $540,000 to settle violations, telecommunications equipment destined for Russia

Jan 26 - Delayed effective date of U.S. “aluminum import monitoring and analysis system”

Jan 22 - Biden Administration’s temporary freeze on U.S. regulations, implications for trade-related guidance

Jan 21 - Updated FAQs on U.S. export controls for military end-use in China, Russia, Venezuela

Jan 19 - U.S. presidential proclamation, large residential washers and washer parts

Jan 15 - U.S. controls to bar support of foreign military-intelligence, weapons of mass destruction activities

Jan 15 - U.S. findings, Section 301 investigation of Vietnam’s currency valuation policies and practices

Jan 14 - U.S. findings from investigations of digital services taxes in Austria, Spain, United Kingdom

Jan 14 - U.S. final rule, Hong Kong-related sanctions regulations

Jan 14 - U.S. to detain cotton and tomato products, Uyghur forced labor in China

Jan 14 - Indonesian company to pay $1 million to settle violations of North Korea sanctions regulations

Jan 13 - Canada and UK announce trade restrictions, response to forced labor in China’s Xinjiang region

Jan 7 - Additional customs duties on imports from France suspended, digital services tax investigation

Jan 7 - U.S. findings from investigations of digital services taxes in India, Italy, Turkey

Jan 7 - Overview of free trade agreement between UK and EU

Jan 6 - EU removes UK territories from registered export (REX) system dates of application

Jan 5 - Additional U.S. customs duties effective January 6, 2021; response to French digital services tax

Dec 31 - U.S. modified tariffs on EU products, response to large civil aircraft dispute

Dec 30 - U.S. legislation concerns foreign trade zones, merchandise processing fee refunds, other items under USMCA

Dec 30 - California technology company agrees to settle various sanctions violations

Dec 28 - CBP guidance regarding U.S. aluminum import license program

Dec 28 - U.S. tariff provisions in 2018 legislation set to expire December 31, 2020

Dec 23 - U.S. product exclusion extensions, Section 301 action concerning medical-care products from China (COVID-19)

Dec 22 - U.S. final rules: Military end-user, updated list; Hong Kong removed as separate destination

Dec 21 - Brexit-related customs considerations for businesses in Northern Ireland

Dec 16 - China: First "zero-tariff" product list for Hainan free trade port

Dec 16 - EU: Rules of origin measures under pan-Euro-Mediterranean region trade agreements

Dec 15 - Status of regulations: Excepting merchandise subject to Section 301 duties from “de minimis exemption”

Dec 14 - USTR request for comments for 2021 “special 301” review of IP protections

Dec 11 - Kazakhstan: Launch of “pilot project” regarding consignment notes for goods

Dec 10 - Katherine Tai to be U.S. Trade Representative

Dec 10 - UK statement on large civil aircraft dispute, USTR response

Dec 10 - U.S. interim final rule revising Section 232 tariff exclusions process for steel and aluminum imports

Dec 8 - Australia: Legislative proposal to clarify tariff classification of vitamins, nutraceuticals, food supplements

Dec 7 - EU: Sint Maarten satisfied pre-requisites for application of registered export (REX) system

Dec 7 - India: Shift in focus of trade policy, import substitution and domestic value addition

Dec 1 - UAE: Dubai Customs offers 80% discount on customs penalties (COVID-19)

Nov 18 - KPMG report: Initial impressions of RCEP free trade agreement

Nov 17 - U.S. final rule amending EAR, export enforcement provisions

Nov 16 - EU: New system for reporting market-access barriers, trade agreement breaches

Nov 16 - Indo-Pacific countries sign free trade agreement

Nov 12 - KPMG report: Year-end tariff mitigation and customs valuation compliance strategies

Nov 9 - EU: Agreement on dual-use goods and technologies

Nov 9 - EU: Countermeasures against United States in large civilian aircraft dispute

Nov 9 - UAE: Declaration of goods consumed in “free zones” (Dubai)

Nov 5 - Transshipments of grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES); negotiations concluded between Mexico and United States

Nov 2 - Saudi Arabia: Electronic platform compliance for imports of consumer goods

Nov 2 - Thailand trade preferences suspended under GSP program; closure of other GSP reviews

Oct 30 - U.S. presidential proclamation, confirming duty-free treatment of aluminum imports from Canada

Oct 30 - EU: Combined Nomenclature for 2021

Oct 26 - EU considers countermeasures against United States in large civilian aircraft dispute

Oct 23 - U.S. amendment to Cuban assets control regulations

Oct 23 - Panama: Reporting relief for companies registered in the Panama-Pacific Area

Oct 20 - Turkey: Amendment to customs regulation for certificates of origin

Oct 20 - U.S. holding company to pay $4 million to settle violations of Iranian sanction regulations

Oct 19 - Exporters can request six-month extensions of BIS licenses

Oct 19 - France: Digital services tax to be paid in December 2020; no response from USTR

Oct 19 - UK: Plans for sea, air and rail bids for “freeport” status

Oct 16 - Nigeria: Starting date for export expansion grant claims is 19 October

Oct 15 - Brexit and possible customs implications for EU companies

Oct 15 - Persian Gulf countries join transport convention (TIR Convention)

Oct 14 - U.S. presidential proclamation, imports of certain crystalline silicon photovoltaic (CSPV) cells

Oct 13 - WTO decision in large civilian aircraft dispute; EU countermeasures against United States 

Oct 8 - U.S. procedures, relief relating to steel articles imported from Brazil (Section 232 action)

Oct 7 - USTR requests for comments, “Section 301” investigations of Vietnam

Oct 7 - Mexico: Labeling requirements for importers of prepackaged food, non-alcoholic beverages

Oct 6 - USTR amendments to product exclusions and product exclusion extensions (imports from China)

Oct 6 - KPMG report: Shipping and offshore update (October 2020)

Oct 5 - USTR launches Section 301 investigation of Vietnam timber and currency undervaluation 

Oct 2 - U.S. product exclusions extended, imports from China

Oct 1 - U.S. company to pay $5.86 million to settle Cuban sanction violations

Sep 28 - EU: New customs action plan and FAQs

Sep 25 - U.S. one-year waiver, trade of non-lethal defense articles with Cyprus

Sep 24 - U.S. company to pay $473,000 to settle Iranian sanction violations by Finnish subsidiary

Sep 23 - U.S. amendments to Cuban sanction regulations

Sep 23 - U.S. House passes bill blocking goods produced by forced labor in China’s Xinjiang region

Sep 23 - U.S. product exclusion extension amendment (imports from China)

Sep 22 - Vietnam: Import duty, VAT on imports for factory construction

Sep 18 - U.S. product exclusions extended through December 31, imports from China

Sep 17 - United States resumes duty-free treatment of aluminum imported from Canada

Sep 17 - U.S. company agrees to pay $894,000 to settle violations of Sudanese sanction regulations

Sep 14 - Saudi Arabia: Customs self-correction program ends 30 September 2020 (COVID-19)

Sep 10 - BIS final rule concerning dual-use goods and technologies, munitions

Sep 3 - Rules of origin under CAFTA-DR, changes effective November 1

Sep 1 - Mexico: Monitoring requirements for steel exported to United States

Sep 1 - U.S. product exclusions extended, imports from China

Sep 1 - U.S. tariff relief for imports of steel from Brazil

Aug 28 - EU: Retroactive intercompany transfer pricing adjustments and customs valuation of imported goods

Aug 25 - EU: “Rules of origin” to be updated for 20 trade agreements

Aug 21 - CBP provides additional 45 days for compliance with U.S. executive order on Hong Kong trade

Aug 18 - CBP provides “fillable” template for certification of origin

Aug 17 - CBP collects $575,000 in penalties, imports made with forced labor

Aug 17 - USTR modifies list of EU imports subject to additional 25% customs duties (large civil aircraft dispute)

Aug 13 - U.S. guidance, 10% additional customs duty on imports of aluminum from Canada

Aug 12 - U.S. detention order on garments manufactured with prison labor in China

Aug 11 - U.S. guidance on marking rules for goods made in Hong Kong

Aug 11 - U.S. updated FAQs related to Sudanese sanctions

Aug 10 - Canada: Countermeasures to U.S. additional tariff on aluminum imports

Aug 10 - U.S. product exclusions regarding imports from China

Aug 7 - U.S. tariffs on aluminum imported from Canada

Aug 5 - KPMG report: Tax and trade considerations for U.S. inbound investment

Aug 4 - KPMG report: Tariff effect of intellectual property payments

Aug 3 - U.S. duty-free entry for imports in one day, and sent to U.S. fulfillment facility

Jul 31 - Free trade agreement between EU and Vietnam

Jul 31 - United States suspends BIS license exceptions for Hong Kong

Jul 29 - U.S. product exclusion extensions, imports from China

Jul 28 - Canada: Fee increase for imported vehicles, August 2020

Jul 28 - United States: No extension of duration of ITAR licenses, agreements (COVID-19)

Jul 28 - U.S. company agrees to settle Iran sanctions violations by foreign subsidiaries

Jul 22 - U.S. notice of product exclusions, imports from China

Jul 22 - U.S. Treasury’s updated FAQs on Ukraine and Russia

Jul 21 - U.S. arms embargo concerning Central African Republic

Jul 20 - EU: More time for countries to comply with REX system, origin of goods certification (COVID-19)

Jul 20 - U.S. determination of textiles, apparel imported from Mali

Jul 16 - USTR considering product exclusion extensions, comments requested (imports from China)

Jul 15 - U.S. notice of amendments to product exclusions (imports from China)

Jul 15 - U.S. trade court: Presidential proclamation on tariffs on Turkish steel violated statute; refunds allowed

Jul 14 - U.S. investigation of French digital services tax; additional 25% customs duties suspended until January 2021

Jul 14 - U.S. product exclusions regarding imports from China

Jul 14 - Australia: Tariff classification, differences between English and French versions of Harmonized Convention

Jul 13 - CBP to accept electronic phytosanitary certificates through September 2020 (COVID-19)

Jul 10 - CBP reminder of approaching end of postponed deadlines for customs duties, fees (COVID-19)

Jul 9 - U.S. exclusion requests, extended through 1 September 2020 (imports from China)

Jul 2 - Federal Circuit: Tariff classification of computer cover

Jun 30 - CBP guidance on USMCA and post-importation claims for customs duty refunds

Jun 30 - Rules of origin, interim final rule implementing USMCA

Jun 25 - Poland: “Call-off stock” arrangement rules enacted

Jun 25 - USTR request for comments about increased duties on products from Europe (large civil aircraft dispute)

Jun 25 - USTR request for comments, product exclusion extensions (Chinese imports)

Jun 22 - Saudi Arabia: Increased customs duties effective 20 June 2020

Jun 16 - KPMG report: Shipping and offshore update (June 2020)

Jun 16 - U.S. authorizes release of certain technology without license

Jun 12 - Cambodia: Required use of Khmer language on food packaging

Jun 12 - China: Plans aimed to develop free-trade port, Hainan island

Jun 4 - U.S. final rule relating to Syria-related sanctions regulations

Jun 2 - U.S. process for software lumber assessments, refunds

Jun 1 - Saudi Arabia: Increased customs duties, effective June 10, 2020

Jun 1 - U.S. product exclusions extended through December 31 (Chinese imports)

May 27 - U.S. guidelines for distributions of antidumping or countervailing duties (FY 2020)

May 27 - U.S. product exclusions regarding Chinese imports

May 27 - USTR online portal relating to tariffs on EU products, EU large civil aircraft dispute

May 22 - U.S. tariffs imposed on aluminum and steel imports, update

May 20 - KPMG report: Developing agile tariff strategy in consideration of global economic situation

May 18 - United States: Transfer pricing adjustments, potential customs tariff opportunities (COVID-19)

May 18 - U.S. trade court: HTSUS classification of jewelry boxes (paper or plastic)

May 15 - U.S. rule, foreign-produced items destined for entities list

May 14 - United States: “Best practices” for maritime, energy and metals sectors complying with sanctions

May 14 - USTR notice extending product exclusions, Chinese imports

May 11 - EU: New customs pre-arrival security and safety regime in March 2021

May 7 - U.S. product exclusions extended to August 7 (Chinese imports)

May 6 - U.S. compliance with WTO recommendation, large civil aircraft dispute

May 6 - U.S. DDTC reduces registration fees (COVID-19)

May 6 - U.S. notice of 2020 GSP annual review, comment submission deadlines (COVID-19)

May 5 - Canada: De minimis thresholds, trade agreement with Mexico and United States

May 5 - United States, UK to begin free trade agreement negotiations

May 5 - USTR possible extension, exclusions of additional customs duties on Chinese imports

Apr 30 - United States: Changes to ITAR requirements for renewals, remote workers (COVID-19)

Apr 29 - USTR requests, Chinese product exclusions under “Section 301” actions

Apr 29 - USTR “special 301 report” on counterfeiting and piracy

Apr 28 - EU and Mexico conclude negotiations for new trade agreement

Apr 28 - Trade agreement between Canada, Mexico, United States enters into force July 1, 2020

Apr 27 - Turkey: Changes to rules for “certificate of origin” submissions

Apr 27 - UAE: Customs duty refund opportunities (Dubai)

Apr 27 - Updated FAQs on PPE exports from United States

Apr 27 - U.S. rules concerning CCL and military end-use exports

Apr 20 - United States: Relief relating to deposits of estimated customs duties, taxes, fees (COVID-19)

Apr 20 - United States: Reminder of sanctions compliance requirements (COVID-19)

Apr 16 - United States: OFAC “fact sheet” on humanitarian assistance and trade (COVID-19)

Apr 14 - Costa Rica: Exports of certain products restricted (COVID-19)

Apr 14 - United States: New COVID-19 relief imports web portal

Apr 10 - KPMG report: Customs measures in response to coronavirus (COVID-19)

Apr 9 - United States: Exports of personal protective equipment restricted (COVID-19)

Apr 6 - EU: Customs duties and VAT waived, imported medical equipment (COVID-19)

Apr 3 - South Africa: Defining “days” during lockdown for customs purposes (COVID-19)

Apr 1 - Qatar: Customs duty exemption for food, medical equipment (COVID-19)

Mar 31 - Australia: Temporary export control, personal protective equipment (COVID-19)

Mar 31 - United States: CBP drawback processing update (COVID-19)

Mar 31 - United States: Personal protective equipment, required data for imports (COVID-19)

Mar 27 - USTR special trade exclusion requests FAQs (COVID-19) 

Mar 26 - Netherlands: Customs relief in response to coronavirus (COVID-19)

Mar 26 - UAE: Customs duty refunds, customs relief in Dubai (COVID-19)

Mar 25 - EU: Standards for manufacturers of medical devices (COVID-19)

Mar 23 - U.S. customs duties on medical-care products from China, related to coronavirus (COVID-19)

Mar 23 - World Customs Organization: Medical supply classification guide (COVID-19)

Mar 16 - EU: Export authorization, supplies of personal protective equipment (COVID-19)

Mar 16 - U.S. additional product exclusions, Section 301 action concerning imports from China

Mar 11 - Federal Circuit: Redelivery and seizure of imports for counterfeit certification marks

Mar 11 - Updates to U.S. tariff schedule; changes to tariffs on imports from EU, China

Mar 6 - U.S. humanitarian assistance relating to coronavirus in Iran (FAQ)

Mar 6 - USTR grant of exclusions from additional customs duty, imports from China

Mar 5 - Cambodia: Online portal for registering investment projects and related imported materials and machinery

Mar 5 - Malaysia: Service tax on imported services, policy updates

Mar 5 - U.S. investigation continues, difluoromethane (R-32) from China

Mar 2 - China: Goods imported from United States, process for exclusion from tariffs

Feb 28 - Brazil: Economic agreement with Paraguay, incentives for automotive sector

Feb 28 - Dominican Republic: Customs valuation to include royalties; tariff-free treatment for agricultural items

Feb 28 - U.S. investigation continues, vertical shaft engines from China

Feb 28 - U.S. notice of 2020 GSP annual review, deadline for filing petitions

Feb 27 - U.S. Defense Department’s report, foreign attempts to acquire U.S. technology illegally

Feb 26 - Swiss company to settle terrorism-sanction regulatory violations for $8 million

Feb 25 - Update on U.S.-China “phase one” agreement (agricultural products)

Feb 25 - U.S. finds no “material injury,” fabricated structural steel imports from Canada, China, Mexico

Feb 24 - China allows direct delivery of imported auto parts

Feb 24 - USTR grants additional exclusion, products imported from China

Feb 21 - U.S. FAQs on OFAC reporting, procedure and penalty rules

Feb 21 - U.S. investigation of wood mouldings, millwork products from Brazil and China

Feb 19 - U.S. notice of products from China excluded from additional customs duties

Feb 18 - Australia-Indonesia trade agreement, follow-up

Feb 18 - China waiving import duties on certain emergency vehicles, medical supplies

Feb 17 - U.S. increased tariffs on civil aircraft imported from EU

Feb 14 - Airline entity agrees to pay $700,000 to settle EAR anti-boycott violations

Feb 14 - Costa Rica: Free trade zone, clarifications on treatment of domestic sales

Feb 13 - Australia: Free trade agreement with Peru enters into force

Feb 12 - UK: Brexit-related grants available for customs training, IT improvements, new staff

Feb 12 - USTR notice to grant additional exclusions on products from China

Feb 12 - Canada: Clarifying proof-of-report requirements for exporters and carriers

Feb 11 - Federal Circuit: Determining products are made in United States, when ingredients come from other countries

Feb 10 - USTR notice updating list of countries designated as developing or least-developed

Feb 7 - Australia: Decision in long-running tariff classification dispute (High Court of Australia)

Feb 7 - India: Harmonized system codes for importers and exporters

Feb 6 - Canada: Ratification process begins, trade agreement with United States, Mexico

Feb 5 - Colombia: New import declaration rules for “free zones” operators

Feb 4 - U.S. product exclusions, imports from China

Feb 4 - USTR considers extending exclusions, Section 301 investigation of China

Jan 29 - U.S. president signs USMCA implementing legislation

Jan 27 - KPMG report: Confronting tariffs—“trade war” considerations

Jan 27 - U.S. trade court: “Substitution drawbacks” of wine companies

Jan 21 - Taiwan: Customs guidance on one-time transfer pricing adjustment

Jan 20 - Australia: Free trade agreements with Hong Kong, Peru, Indonesia, China

Jan 17 - U.S. Munitions List, revisions to Categories I, II and III

Jan 16 - U.S. Senate passes USMCA implementing legislation

Jan 16 - U.S. updated Iran-related FAQs

Jan 15 - U.S. trade agreement with China, text provided

Jan 14 - U.S. determination, no industry injured by imported dried cherries from Turkey

Jan 10 - U.S. determination, carbon and alloy steel-threaded rod imported from Taiwan 

Jan 7 - U.S. Senate Finance approves USMCA

Jan 3 - EU: Mongolia added to list of countries, registered exporter system (REX)

Jan 3 - U.S. determination on products from China; exclusion requests

Jan 3 - U.S. interim rule: License requirement for export of geospatial imagery software

Dec 30 - United States: Craft beverage excise tax provisions extended through 2020; wine credit transfers

Dec 27 - Dominican Republic: Customs rules for shipping, exporting merchandise

Dec 20 - Thailand: New transfer pricing disclosure form may increase customs valuation risk

Dec 19 - Netherlands: Enhanced focus on customs value, goods classification, U.S. products

Dec 19 - U.S. implementing legislation for USMCA

Dec 16 - Canada: Update on trade agreement with United States, Mexico

Dec 16 - EU: Customs data model version 5.1

Dec 16 - U.S. blanket authorization for year-end immediate delivery

Dec 16 - U.S. notices; products from China excluded from additional customs duties

Dec 13 - U.S. trade agreement with China

Dec 12 - Canada: Year-end checklist for transfer pricing and customs preparation

Dec 12 - USTR ends action against EU for meat, meat products

Dec 12 - U.S. company found in violation of terrorism sanctions regulations

Dec 12 - U.S. findings, polyester textured yarn imported from China and India

Dec 10 - U.S. congressional agreement reached, United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)

Dec 9 - U.S. insurance companies agree to settle Cuban sanction regulations

Dec 6 - EU: Updated list of countries, registered exporter system (REX)

Dec 6 - U.S. investigation continues, forged steel fittings from India, Korea

Dec 2 - U.S. conclusions, trade-related investigation of France’s digital services tax

Dec 2 - WTO panel rejects EU claims in large civil aircraft dispute

Nov 27 - U.S. trade-related report on France’s digital services tax expected next week

Nov 27 - U.S. sanctions on transactions with Iran, FAQs

Nov 22 - EC proposal, agreement with United States for country-of-origin conformity assessment, industrial products

Nov 22 - U.S. determinations, stainless-steel kegs from China and Germany; fresh tomatoes from Mexico

Nov 21 - U.S. rule, Venezuela sanction regulations, orders

Nov 20 - U.S. determination, aluminum wire and cable from China

Nov 19 - Netherlands: Re-defined “exporter” rule postponed to 1 April 2020

Nov 19 - U.S. determination, mattresses imported from China

Nov 19 - U.S. notice, results of 2019 annual GSP review

Nov 15 - U.S. determination, carbon and alloy steel-threaded rod imported from Thailand

Nov 15 - U.S. determinations of polyester textured yarn imported from China, India

Nov 14 - China to lift ban on U.S. poultry exports

Nov 14 - U.S. determination, acetone imported from Singapore and Spain

Nov 14 - U.S. investigation of forged steel fittings from India and Korea

Nov 13 - EU-Singapore free trade agreement enters into force 21 November 2019

Nov 12 - U.S. investigation of China as part of Section 301 action; new product exclusions

Nov 8 - U.S. company’s GSP duty-free claim and protest denied, not timely filed

Nov 8 - U.S. investigation of ceramic tile imported from China

Nov 8 - U.S. investigations of file cabinets, glass containers imported from China

Nov 7 - U.S. company to pay $210,000 to settle Sudanese sanctions violations

Nov 6 - EU: Combined Nomenclature for 2020

Nov 6 - U.S. investigation of collated steel staples from China

Nov 1 - Indonesia: VAT and duty relief for certain imports of goods

Nov 1 - Nigeria: Electronic reporting for exports

Oct 31 - EU: Trade and customs implications of “Brexit” delay, now through January 2020

Oct 31 - U.S. determinations in various antidumping duty orders

Oct 31 - WTO dispute panel finds India’s programs violate trade agreement

Oct 30 - U.S. duty-free treatment of imports under Generalized System of Preferences

Oct 29 - USTR to consider extending tariff exclusions on $34 billion of Chinese imports

Oct 24 - Australia: Post-import adjustments, determining customs value of imported goods

Oct 23 - USTR online portal, exclusion requests from additional customs duties on imports from China

Oct 22 - U.S. temporary extension of Belarus-related general license

Oct 18 - EU: Exporters re-defined; implications for non-EU entities

Oct 18 - EU considers U.S. countermeasures in large civil aircraft dispute

Oct 18 - U.S. restrictions on exports and reexports to Cuba

Oct 16 - USTR issues technical adjustments, additional customs on imports from Europe

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