Trade Advisory Notices

The USTR is proceeding with public notice and comment process on possible trade actions to preserve procedural options before the conclusion of the statutory one-year time period for completing the investigations.

Customs issued CSMS 48380692 to notify the trade community of a change to the bonding policy associated with a drawback accelerated payment (AP).

CBP, on May 28, 2021, issued a Withhold Release Order (WRO) against Chinese fishing fleet Dalian Ocean Fishing Co., Ltd (Dalian) on the basis of forced labor in the entity’s operations.

The proposed new rates are subject to further review over the coming six months before final rates are determined.

On May 4, CBP announced the seizure of millions of nitrile disposable gloves valued at over half a million dollars.

Per CSMS #47830638, complete golf clubs are made of prefabricated components consisting of a head, shaft and grip, often with those components having different countries of origin, some of which are subject to Section 301 duties if the country of origin is China.

Customs issued a new fact sheet to remind importers of their obligations under the country of origin marking requirements relative to the importation of fresh cut flower bouquets.

Implementation will occur 60 days after a final rule is published in the Federal Register.

When a WRO is issued, if an importer contends their merchandise is not manufactured using forced labor, the burden of proof is on them.