Did You Know That Sunglasses Are Regulated by The FDA As Medical Devices?

May 30, 2019

Did You Know That Sunglasses Are Regulated by The FDA As Medical Devices? Whether you import sunglasses into the United States or sell sunglasses in the U.S. commerce, you are required to comply with the laws and regulations of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA regulates sunglasses products to ensure their […]

NEWS ALERT – USTR’s newly Announced List 3 Exclusion process and List 4 Comment and Hearing Process

May 29, 2019

USTR published a Federal Notice on May 21, laying out the exclusion process for list 3. USTR anticipates that the exclusion period will open up on or around June 30th. USTR estimates that over 60,000 US Stakeholders will request an exclusion for a particular product. On May 13, USTR proposed a 4th list, which slaps a 25% tariff […]

China Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs and US intends to Strike Back – Tell the USTR Why Your Product Should Not Be on the New List!

May 14, 2019

As the trade war between the United States and China drags into its second year, a resolution does not appear to be in the near future. In fact, following the most recent wave of escalations, the US stock market plummeted over 600 points leading into Monday, May 13. While the trade war continues, neither side […]

UPDATE: USTR Increases Section 301 Tariffs to 25% Duty for Products on List 3

May 6, 2019

Since September 17, 2018, the trade industry has been bracing themselves for the increase of China tariffs from 10% to 25%. The trade community has enjoyed a few months of postponements – January 1st, 2019 to March 1st, 2019. The postponements led many to believe the increase was unlikely, until May 6, when the President […]