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

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

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

More China List 1 Tariffs Exclusion Extensions Announced

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has extended through April 18, 2021 the exclusion of the following List 1 goods from China from the ... Read More

Musical Instruments, Essential Oils, and Cases Among New Import Declaration Targets

The Department of Agriculture has announced plans to require a Lacey Act import declaration for additional products, beginning on October 1, 2020.  Targets of the ... Read More

China Announces New Requirements to Ensure Quality of Medical Supply Exports

The Chinese government has issued a new export requirement to ensure the quality of medical supplies amid the global fight against the COVID-19 Coronavirus. Effective ... Read More

New Tariff Exclusions Announced on China List 4A; Retroactive Refunds Available

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has announced additional product exclusions from the additional 7.5% Section 301 tariffs on List 4A goods from China.  ... Read More

OCEANAIR’s Partial Lockdown Contingency Plan

OCEANAIR’s Partial Lockdown Contingency Plan Focusing on Securing the Safety of our Employees and the Logistics Chain March 26, 2020 Dear Valued Clients and Partners, ... Read More

Bangladesh and India Announce Country Wide Lockdowns

Bangladesh, the world’s 2nd leading garment manufacturer, imposed a total lockdown until April 14, 2020.  Mass market restrictions and closures have been enforced, including Customs, ... Read More