June 2024

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

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)  

• The next Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) quarterly public meeting will take place Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in Long Beach, CA from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.  
• Beginning July 1, Laredo CBP will begin enforcing penalties for any discrepancies in manifests.  
• CBP announces Chris Leon as the new Area Port Director for San Luis Port, Arizona. 

Department of Commerce  

• Commerce announces the latest speaker lineup for 10th SelectUSA Investment Summit. 

Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) 

• BIS announced several significant additional export control restrictions and related actions against Russia to further degrade its ability to continue waging war against Ukraine.  

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 

• DHS adds PRC-based seafood, aluminum, and footwear entities to Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Enforcement List. 

United States Trade Representative (USTR) 

• USTR concludes public engagement to advance supply chain resilience in trade policy initiatives. USTR will now synthesize public […]
  

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

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 

• Statement from CBP Acting Commissioner Troy Miller on new efforts to enhance enforcement and prevent exploitation in the de minimis environment.
• Harmonized Systems Update – 301 exclusion extensions.
• CBP at the Rochester, NY Port of Entry seized counterfeit designer clothing, shoes, and watches valued at $1.6M. 

Department of Commerce 

• Electrolux Consumer Products, Inc. filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping duties on large top mount combination refrigerator-freezers from Thailand. 

Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)

• BIS imposes penalty on Texas company Airbus DS Government Solutions Inc. to resolve alleged violations of the antiboycott regulations.

United States Trade Representative (USTR)

• USTR announced Laurie-Ann Agama as Assistant United States Trade Representative for Economic Affairs.

Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC)

• OFAC is amending the Syrian Sanctions Regulations – the amendments will update one general license, six general licenses, implement new prohibitions, and add several relevant definitions and interpretations.

U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC)

• USITC votes to continue investigations on ceramic […]