Severe weather and vessel congestion in Asia have caused delays for ocean shipments en route from Asia to North America. The delays may cause vessel bunching at some ports. Some…
Archives for 2018
US Imposes Tariffs on Third List of Chinese Goods Subject to Section 301 Duty
The US will impose tariffs on a third list (i.e., tranche) of Chinese goods subject to Section 301 duty. A 10% duty rate will be applicable to 5,745 tariff lines…
Deringer Welcomes New Sales Talent: Susan Wright & Teresa Chapman
Susan joined Deringer as National Account Executive in April, and Teresa came aboard as Account Executive in July. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ST. ALBANS, VT – A.N. Deringer, Inc. (Deringer), a leading…
Latest List of Chinese Goods Subject to Section 301 Tariffs Take Effect August 23
On August 7, 2018, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) published the list of 279 Chinese imported products that will be subject to an additional tariff of 25 percent. As…
Biennial FDA Registration Renewal Begins October 1st
Under the Bioterrorism Act of 2002 and the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2011, facilities which engage in the manufacturing, processing, packing, or holding of food for consumption in the…
The Globe and Mail Quotes Amy Magnus: US-China trade war sparks big business for consultants
The Globe and Mail quoted Amy Mangus, Deringer’s Director of Customs Affairs and Compliance, regarding the rise of consulting needs following the recent tariff increases. “Amy Magnus, director of customs…
CBP Increases MPF, User Fees for Fiscal Year 2019
In the fiscal year 2019, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will adjust Customs user fees and limitations for inflation. In accordance with the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST…
Trucker Strike in India Ends
All India Motor Transport Association has ended their eight-day strike after a meeting with the government resulted in an agreement that most of their demands would be considered. The strike,…
Cyber Attack on Cosco’s US Operations
On Tuesday, July 24, 2018, Cosco Shipping’s US operations suffered a cyber attack, impacting its internet connection and compromising the carrier’s ability to communicate with its vessels, customers, vendors, and…
Duty Drawback Eligibility for Chinese Goods Subject to Section 301 Tariffs
Chinese-origin goods subject to the new Section 301 tariffs qualify for duty drawback. For exporters, the duty drawback eligibility will help mitigate the costs resulting from the increased tariffs. A…