The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) granted 87 Section 301 List 4 exclusion extensions, leaving more than 100 to expire on September 1, 2020. The exclusion extensions granted…
Trade Alerts
USTR Actions Affect Mexican and Brazilian SteelโStill Exempt from Section 232
On August 31, 2020, the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) published a press release announcing measures to continue protecting the United Statesโ steel industry. The most recent protections…
Port of Houston Prepares for Hurricane Laura
The Port of Houston is monitoring weather conditions resulting from Hurricane Laura, currently positioned in the Gulf. The Bayport and Barbours Cut container terminals will close this afternoon with all…
Hong Kong Marking Transition Period Extended to November
In CSMS 43729326 dated August 21, 2020, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) informed the trade that the transition period for importers to comply with the new marking requirements for…
FDA Provides 2020 Biennial Food Facility Registration Renewal Reminder
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published tips in preparation for the 2020 biennial food facility registration renewal. The registration renewal period takes place between October 1, 2020,…
Port of Montreal Returns to Work After 12-Day Strike
After a 12-day strike, the Longshoremen Union CUPE Local 375 and the Montreal Checkersโ Union at the Port of Montreal have returned to work. A deal was reached on Friday,…
Hong Kong Goods Not Subject to Chinese Tariffs, Confirms CBP
In frequently asked questions (FAQ) published on August 12, 2020, US Customs and Border Protection confirmed that the recent marking changes for Hong Kong goods will not subject the goods…
Goods Produced in Hong Kong Must Be Marked with an Origin of China, Starting September 25th
Effective September 25, 2020, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will require goods produced in Hong Kong to be marked with an origin of China. The change follows the July 14th…
Indefinite Strike Planned at the Port of Montreal Starting August 10th
The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 375, representing longshoremen at the Port of Montreal, has provided a 72-hour general strike notice to management. The strike is scheduled to…
USTR Extends Section 301 List 3 Product Exclusions, Grants New List 4 Exclusions
On August 6, 2020, the US Trade Representative (USTR) extended certain product exclusions from Section 301 List 3. The extended exclusions cover 21 ten-digit subheadings and 245 product descriptions imported…