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May 2024

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Customs and Trade News Weekly Snapshot

Here is a recap of the latest customs and international trade law news:        

Administration 

  • White House announces further Section 301 tariff hikes on Chinese goods. Impacted sectors include: steel and aluminum, semiconductors, electric vehicles, batteries, critical minerals, solar cells, ship-to-shore cranes, and medical products. 
  • The Administration announced several new solar panel related policies including the removal of the bifacial module exclusion under Section 201. 

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)  

  • CBP issues April monthly update. Highlights: 
    • Stopped 392 shipments valued at more than $184 million for further examination based on the suspected use of forced labor. 
    • Identified duties of nearly $6.4 billion to be collected. 
    • Seized 1,736 shipments that contained counterfeit goods valued at more than $235 million. 
  • CBP has created several resources for small businesses engaging in imports and exports. These include videos and slick sheets with access to relevant information.  
  • CBP issued guidance on importer obligations in completing origin documents.  
By |2024-05-16T13:53:45-04:00May 16, 2024|Snapshot|0 Comments
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White House Announces Further Section 301 Tariff Hikes on Chinese Goods

Today the White House announced sweeping new tariffs on Chinese goods. The tariffs will apply to a range of sectors including semiconductors, steel and aluminum, batteries, and medical products.

Electric vehicles were a focus of the announcement, with tariffs to increase from 25% to 100% this year.

Impacted Industries

The new tariffs apply to $18 billion worth of Chinese imports in the following sectors:

  • Steel and aluminum – increase from 0-7.5% to 25% in 2024
  • Semiconductors – increase from 25% to 50% by 2025
  • Electric vehicles (TVs) – increase from 25% to 100% in 2024
  • Batteries
    • Lithium-ion EV batteries – increase from 7.5% to 25% in 2024
    • Lithium-ion non-EV batteries – increase from 7.5% to 25% in 2026
    • Battery parts – increase from 7.5% to 25% in 2024
    • Natural graphite and permanent magnets – increase from 0% to 25% in 2026
    • Certain critical minerals – increase from 0% to 25% in 2024
  • Solar cells – increase from 25% to 50% in 2024
  • Ship-to-shore cranes – increase from 0% to 25% in 2024
  • Medical products
    • Syringes and needles – increase from 0% to 50% in 2024
    • Certain PPE products – increase from 0-7.5% to 25% in 2024
    • Rubber medical gloves – increase from 7.5% to 25% in 2026

Why Now?

The announcement follows a statutorily required two-year government review of “Section 301” duties that were first imposed during the Trump Administration. The Special 301 review considers the current state of global IP protection and enforcement, unfair innovation policies, and market access barriers. In the […]

By |2024-05-14T11:19:37-04:00May 14, 2024|China|0 Comments
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Customs and Trade News Weekly Snapshot

Here is a recap of the latest customs and international trade law news:     

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 

  • CBP issued guidance regarding an Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Section 301 China Conforming Amendment.
    • The guidance focuses on one previously reinstated Section 301 exclusion, replacing HTSUS classification 2929.90.5090 with HTSUS classification 2929.90.5095, effective Jan. 1, 2024.
  • Details regarding this CBP guidance are available here.
  • CBP issues important reminder on the importation of flowers and other greenery ahead of Mother’s Day.
  • EAPA case update: Case 7853: Just About Foods LLC – Notice of initiation of investigation and interim measures.

Department of Commerce

  • Commerce has revoked some licenses that allowed companies including Intel and Qualcomm to ship chips to Chinese telecom equipment maker Huawei. 

U.S. Department of Treasury

  • Treasury imposes nearly 300 new sanctions to evade Russia’s military-industrial base.

U.S. State Department

  • The State Department issued a proposed rule to amend the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) that would include a license exemption to support defense trade between the U.S. and two of its closest allies—Australia and […]
By |2024-05-10T14:06:43-04:00May 10, 2024|Snapshot|0 Comments
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Jennifer Diaz Recognized with Superb Attorney Rating

Diaz Trade Law President Jennifer Diaz has been recognized with a Superb Attorney rating by Martindale-Avvo!

Martindale-Avvo has been the premier source for attorney ratings since 1868. The organization provides verified attorney ratings based on their legal ability and ethical standards as judged by their peers.

The Superb Attorney rating is given only to attorneys who are rated for the highest level of professional excellence.

By |2024-05-23T16:29:42-04:00May 7, 2024|news|0 Comments
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Customs and Trade News Weekly Snapshot

Here is a recap of the latest customs and international trade law news:        

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)  

  • CBP launched a new webpage to keep the customs broker industry informed about the agency’s Continuing Education for Licensed Customs Brokers Final Rule.   
  • CBP announces additional features now available in modernized ACE portal: 
    • Account owners can edit contact information 
    • Automatic removal of employees as licensed brokers 
    • Automatic checks for duplicate HTS numbers 
  • CBP along with CPSC compliance investigators seized 96 baby walkers, 216 autism balance chairs, 492 baby changing tables, 196 baby/kids step stools, and 1,296 alphabet mystery box toys for failing to comply with U.S. child safety standards.  
  • CBP announced that the Poker Creek Port of Entry in Anchorage, Alaska will re-open for the summer 2024 season. The port of entry is scheduled to open on May 17, 2024, and will close on September 15, 2024. 
  • CBP
By |2024-05-03T15:09:15-04:00May 3, 2024|Snapshot|0 Comments
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