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The Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) is a fee assessed by US Customs for most imports into the U.S. The MPF is charged at 0.3464% of the cargo value that was declared on the commercial invoice, The merchandise processing fee (MPF) ad valorem rate of 0.3464% will not change. The MPF minimum and maximum for formal […]

May 12, 2023 WASHINGTON – The Office of the United States Trade Representative today announced the extension of 77 of the 81 COVID-related exclusions in the China Section 301 Investigation.  The exclusions were previously scheduled to expire on May 15, 2023.  The exclusions have been extended through September 30, 2023, which will allow the United […]

Happy New Year! May you find the perspective you seek in 2023. As a wise person once said, “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain”. This is the perfect time to turn over a new leaf and follow your dreams. We believe we can do […]

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is today commencing the statutory process required leading up to the four-year anniversaries of the tariff actions in the Section 301 investigation of China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation. The first step in the process is to notify representatives of domestic […]

This is an update to CSMS #51469298, issued March 31, 2022.  The functionality for the acceptance of the Section 301 China reinstatement of certain product exclusions under Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) classification 9903.88.67 will be available in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) as of 7 a.m. eastern standard time, April 12, 2022.  […]

March 23, 2022 WASHINGTON – The Office of the United States Trade Representative today announced its determination to reinstate certain previously granted and extended product exclusions in the China Section 301 Investigation.  The determination reinstates 352 of the 549 eligible exclusions.  The reinstated product exclusions will apply as of October 12, 2021, and extend through […]