Industry Updates
This page catalogs updates from customs authorities from around the world to help organizations keep pace with the changing regulatory import compliance landscape.
CBP reminds importers of new Unit of Quantity Assignments
In CSMS #40901710, the CBP is alerting users to the changes in the units of quantity for 2020 for Duty-Free statistical suffixes in the Harmonized Tariff of the United States.
US Section 301 and 232 Tariffs
Many of our clients have asked us for more information regarding the US Section 301 and 232 tariffs. Below is a brief description of these duties, links to more information, and links to data sheets detailing the affected HTS codes.
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) Compliance
Title 15 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) includes Export Administration Regulations (EAR). They are found in sections 730-774 of 15 CFR. These regulations are created and implemented by the Department of Commerce (DOC), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)...
Free Trade Agreements: Managing Trade Compliance in a Complex Environment
The Free Trade Agreement, Software and the Need for Advanced Solutions Free trade agreements (FTAs) are playing an increasingly important role in global commerce. FTAs can be either bilateral (between two nations) or multilateral (between three or more nations). In...
What Is a Schedule B Number?
The US Schedule B is the official schedule of commodity classifications to be used by shippers in reporting export shipments from the United States. It is used to compile official statistics on exports of merchandise from the United States. Tariff Codes for Export ...