Update on Recent COVID-19 Developments for Importers and Exporters
The table below provides a summary of recent import and export developments announced by the U.S. federal government agencies shown below (as of April 21, 2020) in response to the global pandemic. New information is shown below in red, and additional updates will be provided as new announcements are made. If you have any questions relating to […]
Update on Recent COVID-19 Developments for Importers and Exporters – New Information Added
The table below provides a summary of recent import and export developments announced by the U.S. federal government agencies shown below (as of March 27, 2020). New information is shown below in red, and additional updates will be provided as new announcements are made. Recent Import Developments International Trade Commission ITC to Issue Report […]
FEMA Implements Temporary Rule Restricting Exports of Certain Personal Protective Equipment Used to Treat the COVID-19 Virus
On April 10, 2020, FEMA issued a temporary rule that prohibits exports of certain personal protective equipment (“PPE”) used to treat the COVID-19 virus from the United States without prior FEMA approval. The temporary rule took immediate effect and will continue in force until August 10, 2020. The temporary rule was implemented in accordance with […]
COVID-19 Agency Announcements Impacting Trade
U.S. importers and exporters take note: Customs and Border Protection, the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, the Census Bureau and the Bureau of Industry and Security have issued announcements or taken actions as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 virus on their ongoing operations. Specifically— • Requests to Delay the Payment of Duties: […]