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…
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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…
In-Bond Regulatory Changes in Effect
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) began implementing changes to the in-bond process, as published in a final rule last fall. The rule changes are intended to enhance CBP’s ability…
Additional New Tariff of 10 Percent Proposed on Chinese Goods
The US Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed a new, additional 10 percent tariff on 6,031 8-digit tariff lines of Chinese goods. The proposed list of goods, equating to approximately $200B…
Mumbai Heavy Rains Slow Cargo Transportation
Over the last several days, Mumbai, India has seen heavy rainfall resulting in flooding. Public transportation, railways, sea ports, and airports are impacted. The port of Nhava Sheva and Mumbai…
