USTR Issues Notice and Request for Comments on Reinstatement of Expired Section 301 Product Exclusions
On October 5, 2021, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) published a Notice and Request for Comments on the possible reinstatement of expired product exclusions from the Section 301 tariffs on
FMC Announces 8 Recommendations to Improve Supply Chain Congestion
FMC Commissioner Rebecca Dye presented eight (8) interim recommendations to address supply chain congestion across the United States, and she plans to hold meetings in the near future with Supply Chain Innovation Teams to address container disruptions and increase supply chain visibility.
Federal Maritime Commission’s Ocean Carrier Audit Program
The “Vessel Operating Common Carrier Audit Program” has a dedicated audit team that will assess carrier compliance with the FMC’s rule on detention and demurrage and provide information it considers beneficial to monitoring the marketplace for ocean cargo services.
U.S. Government Agencies Warn Companies of Risks of Doing Business in Hong Kong
The Departments of Commerce, Homeland Security, State and Treasury issued a Business Advisory on July 16, 2021 warning of the risks of doing business in Hong Kong.
U.S. Export and Sanctions Update
The following provides an update on recent significant developments affecting the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the U.S. embargoes and sanctions programs.
Commerce Department Adds 77 Individuals and Companies to the Entity List
On December 18, 2020, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) announced that it was adding 77 individuals and companies from various countries to the Entity List. The BIS explained that
The Fundamentals of U.S. Country of Origin and Marking Rules
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