New U.S. Policy Will Affect Trade with Hong Kong

New U.S. Policy Will Affect Trade with Hong Kong

President Trump announced a change in U.S. policy that will have a significant impact on both imports from and export to Hong Kong.  The move, ... Read More
China Announces New Inspection Requirements for Exports of Pandemic Prevention Materials

China Announces New Inspection Requirements for Exports of Pandemic Prevention Materials

The new requirements cover medical and non-medical supplies China has implemented additional inspection requirements for exports of medical and non-medical supplies in an effort to ... Read More
USMCA Trade Deal to Take Effect on July 1

USMCA Trade Deal to Take Effect on July 1

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer announced that the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will enter into force on July 1, 2020 after the three countries reported ... Read More
90-Day Duty Deferral Update

90-Day Duty Deferral Update

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has provided the following additional guidance about its 90-day duty postponement of certain estimated duties, taxes, and fees. The following ... Read More
CBP Launches  COVID-19 90-Day Duty Postponement FAQ Page

CBP Launches COVID-19 90-Day Duty Postponement FAQ Page

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has launched a Frequently Asked Questions page in response the to 90-day duty postponement announced by President Trump on Sunday.  ... Read More
Temporary Duty Postponement

Temporary Duty Postponement

Bill Connolly, April 20, 2020 On April 18, 2020, President Trump issued an Executive Order providing authority to the Secretary of the Treasury, under 19 U.S.C. § ... Read More
Brexit:  Now What?

Brexit: Now What?

The UK is in the process of selecting a new prime minister to replace Theresa May, who resigned last month after failing to get her ... Read More
CBP Delays Deployment of ACE Consolidated Express Filing

CBP Delays Deployment of ACE Consolidated Express Filing

U.S. Customs Border and Protection announced the deployment of the consolidated express filing capabilities in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) will be delayed until July ... Read More
Crisis at the Southern Border:  “The System’s in a Meltdown”

Crisis at the Southern Border:  “The System’s in a Meltdown”

CBP is facing an unprecedented humanitarian and border security crisis all along our Southwest border. According to CBP, border control resources are currently beyond capacity.  ... Read More