APHIS Implementing Phase Six of the Lacey Act, Scheduled to go into Effect on October 1, 2020 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the implementation of phase six of the Lacey …

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As Customs Brokers, we handle all the formalities of importing products into the United States. The current worldwide pandemic has created significant challenges for importers today. But there are also some opportunities. Flegenheimer has always specialized in perishable products but …

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Some seafood products have been excluded from China on List 3, and entries filed with the additional duty can qualify for a refund if they were imported on or after September 24,2018. . Please see the seven tariff lines below …

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A new Presidential Proclamation was released on January 24, 2020 to expand the list of aluminum and steel products subject to the additional duties under Section 232, 10% on aluminum and 25% on steel products. The derivative articles are described …

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Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement has been signed by the United States of America and China on January 15, 2020. The U.S. has suspended some tariffs increases on List 4B until further notice. The USTR also issued a Federal …

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On Dec 12, 2019, Federal Register Notice Vol. 84 No. 239 was published. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) requests comments with respect to whether products listed in Annex I should be removed from the list or …

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December 13, 2019 President Trump announced on Twitter this morning that the December 15, 2019 imposition of additional 15% tariff on “List 4B” will be averted. The decision was made following the agreement on China Trade Deal. The negotiations will …

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced under CSMS #40723509: https://www.cbp.gov/trade/automated/cargo-systems-messaging-service U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will increase inspections on imported tomato and pepper fruit, seed lots and transplants entering at all U.S. ports of entry beginning Friday, Nov. 22, …

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