Trade and Manufacturing Monitor
CBP’s Proposed Rulemaking to Change Country of Origin Method on Products from Canada and Mexico
On July 6, 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would change to the agency’s approach in determining the country of origin for goods imported from Canada…
USITC Finalizes Modifications to Harmonized Tariff Schedule - Changes Will Impact Classification of Over 350 Products
The United States International Trade Commission (“USITC”) has finalized recommended modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS”). The revisions, which are set to go into effect on…
USTR Extends Tariff Exclusions for Products from China Needed to Combat COVID-19
On March 10, 2021, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) published an extension of the COVID-19 related medical-care and response product exclusions from Section 301 duties covering imports from China. The…
U.S. Importers Should Reevaluate “First Sale” Customs Programs
On March 1, 2021, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued a decision with important ramifications for any company that uses “first sale” to reduce customs duty liability for goods imported into the United…
Goodbye “Made in Hong Kong,” Hello “Made In China”
Updated August 24, 2020 : CBP has extended the transition period for compliance with this rule change by 45 days until November 9, 2020. See the CSMS notice here . Yesterday, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) issued…