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Customs Broker License Exam Oct 2021

CBP announced the dates for the April and October 2021, Customs Broker License Examination (CBLE) by notice published in the Federal Register, 85 Fed. Reg. 86944 (Dec. 31, 2020).  The October CBLE is scheduled for Thursday, October 21, 2021. The exam is 4.5 hours long. Check-in for testing begins at least 30 minutes before the […]

EU working to avoid new tariffs on the U.S. due in Year 2021.

The United States is hopeful it can resolve its trade dispute with the European Union over tariffs on steel and aluminum before the end of October, a source familiar with the discussions said on 10-13-2021. Effective June 1, 2018, additional tariffs of 25% and 10% on steel and aluminum imports were imposed for almost all […]

USTR Requests Comments on Reinstatement of Targeted Potential Exclusions of Products of China Subject to Section 301 Tariffs

WASHINGTON – Following Ambassador Katherine Tai’s announcement on October 4, 2021 that the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) will start a targeted tariff exclusion process, today USTR is posting a Federal Register notice inviting public comments on whether to reinstate previously extended exclusions.  The exclusions process is a key part of the […]

The Biden-Harris Administration’s New Approach to the U.S. – China Trade Relationship

Joe Biden ran for president on a promise to restore the backbone of this country, the middle class. His North Star will always be a simple question: what is best for American workers and interests? We welcome competition with the People’s Republic of China (PRC). We have also been clear that competition needs to be […]

USTR Granted Extensions to COVID-Related Exclusions

The USTR announced on September 29, 2021 (86 FER 54011) its determination for a 45-day extension of the 99 product exclusions that were set to expire at midnight 9/30/2021. The article descriptions are covered under headings 9903.88.62, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.64 and 9903.88.65 will be extended until midnight 11/14/2021. The exclusions or medical-care or COVID response products […]

CBP increase(s) in user fees, which are effective October 1, 2021.

U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) increase(s) in user fees, which are effective October 1, 2021.  MPF Minimum: From $27.23 to $27.75 (MPF rate still 0.3464%) MPF Maximum: From $528.33 to $538.40 Dutiable Mail Fee: From $5.99 to $6.11 Other user fees affected, along with their January 1, 2021 amount(s): Commercial Truck Arrival: From $5.95 / $108.93 to $6.10 […]

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