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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ISSUES AFFIRMATIVE PRELIMINARY ANTIDUMPING DUTY DETERMINATIONS FOR PASSENGER VEHICLE AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES FROM SOUTH KOREA, TAIWAN, THAILAND, AND VIETNAM
On Dec 30,2020, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced affirmative preliminary determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) investigations of passenger vehicle and light truck tires (passenger tires) from South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Commerce preliminarily determined that exporters have dumped passenger tires in the United States at rates of 14.24 to 38.07 percent for […]
Section 301 Exclusion Extensions from China Duties 9903.88.62/63/64/65
On December 29, 2021, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) published Federal Register (FR) Notice 85 FR 85831, modifying the Section 301- China action, and extending product exclusions. The modifications to exclude additional products announced in 85 FR 85831 will apply as of January 1, 2021 until March 31, 2021. Certain product exclusion which were initially […]
Aluminum Import License Number will be required on ACE transmissions
On December 23, 2020, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) published a final rule in the Federal Register adopting the Aluminum Import Monitoring and Analysis (AIM) system regulations and establishing an AIM website. The AIM website consists of an online aluminum import license application platform and public AIM monitor. The license application system will be […]
Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Expires effective, December 31, 2020
U.S. trade preference programs such as the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) provide opportunities for many of the world’s poorest countries to use trade to grow their economies and climb out of poverty. GSP is the largest and oldest U.S. trade preference program. Established by the Trade Act of 1974, GSP promotes economic development by […]
How You Use the HS Code
Among industry classification systems, Harmonized System (HS) Codes are commonly used throughout the export process for goods. The Harmonized System is a standardized numerical method of classifying traded products. It is used by customs authorities around the world to identify products when assessing duties and taxes and for gathering statistics. The HS is administrated by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and is updated every five years. It […]
IMO Shipper’s Declaration Form
Shipping dangerous goods internationally by vessel is regulated through the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The IMO is a specialized agency of the United Nations. The IMO uses the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Regulations Code (IMDG Code) as the basis for international enforcement of dangerous goods transportation by vessel. These regulations are amended every two years […]

Customs Broker Triennial Status Report and Fee Submission Begins December 18, 2023
A status report and fee must be submitted by each entity holding a valid broker’s license (not revoked or canceled) issued any time prior to

How Are Customs Bonds Calculated?
A Customs bond is a legal contract between a principal (importer or shipper), a Surety company, and CBP that guarantees the importer complies with Customs

About NYCSCS Founder – Michael Yan
Founder/CEO of NYC Supply Chain Solutions Inc. U.S Customs license Broker Master of International Transportation Management at SUNY Maritime College Harvard Business School Alumnus