Canadian National Railway (CN) received a 72-hour strike notice from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) yesterday. The union, representing approximately 750 employees in Canada, is prepared to strike…
Trade Alerts
Importer Guidance Available for Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
In an effort to prepare importers for the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) that goes into effect on June 21, 2022, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released a guidance…
COVID-19 Exclusions from Section 301 Tariffs Extended
On May 27, 2022, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced another extension of the Section 301 exclusions for COVID-19 related medical care products imported from China. The previous expiration…
Section 232 Duties for Imports of Steel Articles from Ukraine Temporarily Suspended
Following President Biden’s proclamation on May 27, 2022, a one-year suspension of Section 232 duties on imports of steel articles and derivative steel articles from Ukraine will be implemented. Such…
Pest Permit Required for Imported Earthworms
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) will require importers of earthworms to obtain a PPQ 526 pest permit starting July 1, 2022. The permits are required to…
Aluminum Import Monitoring Requirements for Countries of Smelt Effective End of June
The U.S. Commerce Department (Commerce) issued a reminder about the new Aluminum Import Monitoring (AIM) System requirements in CSMS #52046238. Effective June 29, 2022, when requesting an Aluminum License in…
Preparing for the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Effective in June
On December 23, 2021, President Biden signed into law the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). The Act prohibits U.S. imports of any goods, wares, articles, and merchandise mined, produced,…
USDA Seeking Nominations for Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks nominations for the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC). The advisory group will be represented by up to 25 qualified fruit…
APHIS Veterinary Services New eFile Permitting System
Beginning May 31, 2022, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Veterinary Services (VS) will require submission via the APHIS eFile system for all new and renewal permit applications…
Russia & Belarus Lose Normal Trade Relation Status with the U.S.
In response to the continuing conflict in Ukraine, President Biden signed legislation, “Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act” (the Act), into law on April 8, 2022. The…