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February 14, 2013: CPSC Issues Guidelines for Inaccessible Component Parts
February 13, 2013: President Obama Announces Launch of Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Negotiations
February 12, 2013: CBP Posts ACE Update Plans for 2013
February 11, 2013: U.S. and EU Implement Mutual-Recognition Decision
February 11, 2013: Legislation to Repeal Medical Device Tax Introduced in House and Senate
February 11, 2013: Russia Imposes Ban on Meat Imports from the United States
February 7, 2013: EU Commission Removes Certain Restrictions on U.S. Meat Imports
February 6, 2013: CBP’s Office of Regulations and Rulings Moves to New Location
February 5, 2013: FDA Finalizes Food Detention Regulation
January 29, 2013: WTO Launches Investigation of Argentina’s Import Restrictions
January 28, 2013: China Announces Anti-Dumping Duties on 2 Chemicals from the US and EU
January 28, 2013: Japan Agrees to Expand US Beef Access
January 28, 2013: U.S. CBP and Mexico’s SAT Sign Joint Work Plan
January 28, 2013: USTR Requests Comments on International Services Agreement
January 23, 2013: ITC Initiates Investigation into Possible GSP Modifications and CNL Waivers
January 17, 2013: CBP Updates "Guidance for Reimbursement Certificates"
January 17, 2013: CBP Releases FY 2012 AD/CVD Enforcement Results
January 17, 2013: House Committee on Ways & Means Announces Subcommittee Chairmanships
January 17, 2013: FDA Delays Enforcement of Food Facility Registration Renewal to February 1, 2013
January 16, 2013: USTR Announces Plan to Negotiation Broad New Services Agreement
January 7, 2013: FDA Proposes New Food Safety Rules
January 2, 2013: MTB Legislation Introduced in House, Not Expected to be Taken Up Until Next Congress
December 20, 2012: House Republicans and Democrats Introduce Differing Customs Reauthorization Proposals
December 6, 2012: New Interagency Task Force to Focus on Commercial Advocacy
December 6, 2012: United States and Argentina Call for Dispute Settlement Panels
December 6, 2012: House Passes the Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act of 2012
December 6, 2012: Senate Approves Russia PNTR
November 29, 2012: CBP to Establish Six New CEEs in FY 2013
November 29, 2012: New Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Resource Guide Provides Useful Guidance
November 14, 2012: CBP Issues Panama TPA Implementing Instructions
November 14, 2012: USDA Expands Residue Testing for Organic Products
November 13, 2012: Legislative Update
November 12, 2012: East Coast Trade Symposium Rescheduled for November 27-28
November 12, 2012: ACS and ACE Ready for Panama TPA Filings
November 5, 2012: CBP Reschedules East Coast Trade Symposium
November 5, 2012: Department of Homeland Security Issues Blanket Jones Act Waiver for Northeastern Ports
November 2, 2012: Update on Ports Impacted by Hurricane Sandy
October 26, 2012: CBP Postpones East Coast Trade Symposium
October 26, 2012: CBP Releases Panama Trade Promotion Agreement System Requirements
October 22, 2012: Panama FTA to Take Effect October 31st
October 10, 2012: Executive Order Imposes Additional Sanctions on Iran
October 5, 2012: CBP Expands ISA Membership to Successful FA Importers
September 28, 2012: Food Safety Modernization Act Registration Requirements Begin October 1, 2012 for All Food Facilities
September 25, 2012: CBP Issues Technical Corrections to NAFTA Rules of Origin
September 25, 2012: CBP to Issue Interim Regulations for U.S.-Colombia FTA Implementation
September 25, 2012: CBP Opens CEE for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Minerals
September 25, 2012: Brazil Announces Tariff Reductions
September 21, 2012: Legislative Update: Elections Delay Action on Trade Legislation
September 20, 2012: CBP Moving Forward with IIT Manifesting Requirements
September 17, 2012: USTR Challenges Chinese Auto and Auto Parts Subsidies
September 17, 2012: China Challenges U.S. Antidumping and Countervailing Measures
September 17, 2012: USTR Calls for Comments on WTO Dispute
September 11, 2012: Broadbent Sworn in as ITC Commissioner
September 11, 2012: F. Scott Kieff Nominated as International Trade Commissioner
September 10, 2012: CBP Opens Auto and Aerospace CEE
September 10, 2012: Argentina Files WTO Disputes Against U.S. Import Restrictions
September 7, 2012: Brazil Announces Tariff Increase on 100 Items, Additional 100 to Follow in October
August 28, 2012: CBP Suspends Port Operations, Extends Entry Deadlines Due to Hurricane Isaac
August 23, 2012: United States and Japan Launch WTO Challenges to Argentina’s Trade Restrictions
August 22, 2012: Russia Becomes WTO’s 156th Member
August 16, 2012: CBP to Expand Simplified Entry Pilot
August 16, 2012: CBP East Coast Trade Symposium Rescheduled for October 29-30
August 14, 2012: President Signs AGOA Third-Country Fabric Extension and Burma Sanctions Reauthorization Bill
August 14, 2012: Gibson Guitar Acknowledges Lacey Act Violation, Agrees to $300,000 Penalty
August 2, 2012: Congress Extends AGOA Third-Country Fabric Provision and Reauthorizes Burma Sanctions
July 31, 2012: U.S. Bolsters Iran Sanctions
July 27, 2012: CBP Trade Symposium Scheduled for September 27-28
July 26, 2012: House Committee on Ways and Means Approves PNTR for Russia and Moldova
July 26, 2012: USTR Calls for Comments on Mexico and Canada’s Participation in TPP Negotiations
July 23, 2012: Russia Formally Accepts WTO Accession Terms
July 19, 2012: Senate Finance Committee Approves Modified Version of ENFORCE Act
July 19, 2012: Senate Finance Approves Russia PNTR Bill
July 19, 2012: Senate Finance Approves Citrus Fund, Addresses MTB Amendment
July 19, 2012: Senate Finance Approves AGOA, CAFTA-DR, and Burma Sanctions Legislation
July 19, 2012: CBP Announces MPF Billing Correction
July 13, 2012: U.S. Tightens Iran Sanctions
July 12, 2012: USTR Publishes 2011 GSP Review Results
July 11, 2012: Russian Duma Ratifies WTO Accession Package
July 11, 2012: U.S. Eases Burma Sanctions
July 10, 2012: President Signs FDA Safety and Innovation Act
July 9, 2012: 2012 Farm Bill Draft Released
June 29, 2012: U.S. Exempts China and Singapore from Iran Oil Import Sanctions
June 27, 2012: Williamson Named ITC Chairman
June 27, 2012: Obama Threatens to Veto 2013 FDA Appropriations Bill
June 27, 2012: US, EU, and Japan Request WTO Dispute Settlement Panel in China Rare Earths Case
June 27, 2012: Senate Passes FDA Safety and Innovation Act
June 25, 2012: USTR Calls for Comments on China WTO Case
June 21, 2012: Bryson Resigns as Commerce Secretary
June 21, 2012: China to Tighten Restrictions on Rare Earth Industry
June 21, 2012: House and Senate Introduce Legislation to Extend AGOA’s 3rd Country Fabric Provision and Reauthorize Burma Sanctions
June 19, 2012: Canada Invited to Join TPP Negotiations
June 18, 2012: Mexico Invited to Join TPP Negotiations
June 18, 2012: U.S. Exempts 7 Additional Countries from Iran Oil Import Sanctions
June 1, 2012: CBP to Distribute FY 2012 Byrd Amendment Offsets
May 30, 2012: CAFC Grants Rehearing in CVD NME Case, Remands Constitutionality Issue to CIT
May 30, 2012: China Launches WTO Challenge to U.S. Countervailing Duties
May 30, 2012: CPSC Issues Rule Requiring Audits of Third-Party Testing
May 29, 2012: Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Opened to Public Comment
May 24, 2012: Senate Passes Iran Sanctions Bill
May 17, 2012: Directors of the Interagency Trade Enforcement Center Named
May 16, 2012: CBP Filing Systems Now Accepting Colombia FTA Claims
May 16, 2012: President Issues Yemen Sanctions
May 16, 2012: CBP Issues Colombia FTA Implementation Instructions
May 15, 2012: CBP Says Importers May Protest Denied Refunds
May 15, 2012: U.S. Colombia FTA Takes Effect
May 14, 2012: Argentina to Lose GSP Benefits
May 1, 2012: CBP Issues Filing Requirements for Colombia FTA Claims
April 25, 2012: USTR Seeks Comments on Ecuador Eligibility for ATPA
April 24, 2012: Obama Issues Information Technology Sanctions on Iran and Syria
April 24, 2012: CBP to Share Information with IPR Holders in Counterfeiting Investigations
April 16, 2012: Colombia FTA to Take Effect May 15th
April 4, 2012: EPA Proposes Significant New Use Rule for PBDEs
April 2, 2012: House Ways and Means and Senate Finance Committee Commence MTB Process
March 30, 2012: 11 Countries Exempted from Iranian Sanctions
March 29, 2012: President Designates South Sudan as GSP Beneficiary, Suspends Argentina’s GSP Status
March 21, 2012: CBP Outlines Port Notification Procedures if 2011 SPI “A” GSP Refund Not Received
March 21, 2012: ACS and ACE Now Available for KORUS Entry Claims
March 20, 2012: CBP Publishes Interim Regulation Implementing KORUS Provisions
March 20, 2012: Definition of Government-Owned Entity Amended in Iranian Transaction Regulations
March 20, 2012: The U.S., the E.U. and Japan Launch WTO Challenge to China’s Rare Earth Export Restraints
March 20, 2012: Registration Opens for CBP’s 2012 West Coast Trade Symposium
March 19, 2012: FDA Announces New Import Trade Communication System
March 15, 2012: CBP Issues KORUS Implementation Instructions
March 13, 2012: DOD, GSA, and NASA to Implement Korea FTA’s Lowered Procurement Thresholds
March 13, 2012: President Signs Legislation Applying Countervailing Duties to NMEs
March 6, 2012: CBP Announces FY 2012 Trade Enforcement Priorities
March 6, 2012: Congress Passes Legislation to Maintain CVD Orders
March 6, 2012: CBP Reposts Compliance Information on GSP Claims
March 1, 2012: CBP Issues Guidance on Requirements for Filing KORUS Entry Summary Claims
February 28, 2012: Foreign-Trade Zones Board Revises FTZ Regulations
February 28, 2012: President Obama Signs Executive Order Establishing Interagency Trade Enforcement Center
February 24, 2012: CBP Updates Frequently Asked Questions Document Regarding IIT with Residue
February 23, 2012: House Ways and Means Committee to Hold Hearing on Trade Agenda
February 23, 2012: US and EU Establish Partnership on Organic Trade
February 21, 2012: U.S.- Korea FTA to Take Effect March 15th
February 16, 2012: CIT Dismisses HTSUS Gender, Age Discrimination Case
February 14, 2012: Commerce Department to Eliminate Zeroing in AD Reviews
February 8, 2012: IRS Outlines Plan for New Medical Device Tax
February 8, 2012: 2012 HTS Changes Now in Effect
February 7, 2012: U.S. to End Zeroing in AD/CVD Proceedings
February 7, 2012: US Imposes New Sanctions on Iran, Including Central Bank
February 7, 2012: FDA to Add Chief Science Officer and Research Director for FSMA Implementation
January 30, 2012: WTO Appellate Body Rules Against China’s Export Restraints
January 26, 2012: President Outlines Plan to Consolidate Trade Agencies
January 26, 2012: President Announces New Trade Enforcement Unit
January 26, 2012: CBP Requests Advance Public Comments on Proposed Administration of Additional U.S. Note 5 to HTSUS Chapter 64
January 26, 2012: White House Releases National Strategy for Global Supply Chain Security
January 25, 2012: CBP Amends ATPA/ATPDEA Memo
January 24, 2012: CBP Completes SPI “A” GSP Refund Process, Except for “Failed” Entries
January 24, 2012: APHIS Nears Completion of Lacey Declaration Report for Congress
January 12, 2012: Court of International Trade Issues Opinion on Classification of Cosmetic Sets
January 6, 2012: CBP Proposes Broader Use of Transaction Value for “Related Party” Sales and Post-Import Adjustments
January 5, 2012: Bersin Appointed DHS Assistant Secretary, Aguilar Acting CBP Commissioner
December 29, 2011: CPSC Reminder: New Requirements Effective January 1, 2012
December 20, 2011: WTO Approves Membership for Montenegro and Samoa
December 19, 2011: Federal Circuit Rules Against Application of CVD Laws to NMEs
December 16, 2011: WTO Revises Government Procurement Agreement
December 16, 2011: WTO Approves Russia’s Membership
December 12, 2011: CBP Issues GSP Refund Update
December 7, 2011: Administration Postpones Revisions to Export Control Lists
December 7, 2011: USTR Extends Deadline for GSP Petitions
December 7, 2011: USTR Seeks Comments on Canada, Japan, and Mexico’s Intent to Join TPP Negotiations, Undertakes 10th Round of TPP Negotiations
November 30, 2011: South Korean President Signs KORUS FTA
November 28, 2011: CBP Posts Reminder Regarding ISF Progress Reports
November 23, 2011: U.S. Increases Sanctions on Iran, Calls for Greater International Effort
November 22, 2011: WTO Panel Rules Against U.S. COOL Labeling
November 22, 2011: South Korea Passes KORUS FTA
November 15, 2011: CPSC Issues Rules on Testing and Certification of Children’s Products, Seeks Comments on Reducing the Burden of Testing Requirements
November 15, 2011: CAFC Determines that CBP Not Required to Act on 1515(a) Protests, Points Out Accelerated Disposition Option
November 15, 2011: TPP Leaders Announce Broad Outline of Agreement; Japan, Canada and Mexico Express Interest
November 10, 2011: WTO to Vote on Russian Membership
November 8, 2011: CBP Completes Preliminary Assessment of FY11 CDSOA Distributions
November 1, 2011: CBP to Accept New MPF Rate November 5th
November 1, 2011: USTR Initiates 2011 GSP Review, Dismisses 2010 Product Review
October 27, 2011: CBP Launches Permanent Pharma and Electronics CEEs to Facilitate Import Processing
October 27, 2011: CBP Proposes Informal Entry Limit Increase and Removal of a Formal Entry Requirement
October 27, 2011: RELIEF Act Introduced as Amendment to Lacey Declaration
October 27, 2011: CBP Changes Rules for Sampling and Offsetting in Prior Disclosures
October 26, 2011: CBP Issues Instructions regarding GSP and ATPA Extensions, Announces MPF Rate Change
October 25, 2011: Bryson Sworn in as Commerce Secretary
October 25, 2011: Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea and Niger Designated AGOA Beneficiary sub-Saharan African Countries
October 24, 2011: CBP Issues MPF Rate Change Information
October 21, 2011: Senate Approves Bryson as Commerce Secretary
October 21, 2011: President Signs FTAs, GSP/TAA Legislation
October 21, 2011: CPSC Expands Third Party Testing Requirements for Toys
October 21, 2011: Mexico Lifts Retaliatory Tariffs
October 19, 2011: Mexico to Lift Retaliatory Tariffs
October 18, 2011: President to Sign FTAs, GSP Renewal on Friday
October 13, 2011: Congress Passes FTAs and Reinstatement of GSP and TAA Programs
October 12, 2011: Senate Halts Obama’s Jobs Bill
October 12, 2011: China Currency Bill Passes Senate, Faces Opposition from House
October 7, 2011: New Timetable for FTA Votes in Congress
October 6, 2011: Free Trade Agreements Advance in House
October 3, 2011: CBP May Loosen Interpretation of Transaction Value and Seeks Comments on the Proposed Revocation of HRL 547654
October 3, 2011: Senator Hatch Calls on White House to Comment on China Currency Bill
October 3, 2011: ITA to Require Cash Deposits in Future AD and CVD Investigations
October 3, 2011: ENFORCE Act Introduced in House
October 3, 2011: White House Submits FTAs to Congress
September 23, 2011: GSP Bill Passes Senate with TAA Amendment
September 20, 2011: Cloture Vote Paves Way for Senate Vote on GSP/TAA
September 19, 2011: Legislative Update: Senate to Consider GSP/TAA Reauthorization Tonight
September 19, 2011: Jobs Act's "Buy American" Provision Raises International Concern
September 13, 2011: USDA Bans 6 Strains of E. coli in Beef
September 8, 2011: House Passes Retroactive GSP Bill
September 2, 2011: CBP Amends Part 102 Country of Origin Rules for Certain Items, Proposal to Create Uniform Rules of Origin Withdrawn
August 25, 2011: President Issues New Sanctions against Syrian Government
August 18, 2011: BIS to Conduct Retrospective Review of Regulations
August 18, 2011: APHIS Revises Lacey Act Declaration Form
August 15, 2011: President Issues Notice Continuing Emergency in Regards to Export Control Regulations
August 15, 2011: President Signs CPSIA Reform Bill
August 15, 2011: APHIS Reviewing Ban on Boneless Beef Imports from Japan
August 4, 2011: Congress to Consider FTAs, TAA Compromise, After August Recess
August 3, 2011: Congress Passes Reforms to CPSIA
August 3, 2011: Draft Export Control Reform Bill Nears Finalization
August 2, 2011: Former Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Sworn in as Ambassador to China
July 27, 2011: China Announces Second Batch of Rare Earth Export Quotas for 2011
July 27, 2011: APHIS Requests Comments on Lacey Declaration Exemptions
July 25, 2011: Commerce Department Announces Proposed Changes to the USML and CCL Lists
July 19, 2011: CPSC Testing and Certification Stayed Until December
July 18, 2011: Mexico Cuts Retaliatory Duties in Half
July 11, 2011: Congressional Committees Approve Draft FTA Bills in Mock Mark-Ups
July 1, 2011: Republican Senators Block Mock FTA Markups
June 30, 2011: REACH: Four Years Later
June 30, 2011: Byrd Amendment Update
June 29, 2011: Trade Agenda Moves Forward in the Senate
June 22, 2011: FDA Announces Transformative New Global Strategy
June 22, 2011: TAA Dispute Blocks Action on FTAs
June 17, 2011: FDA Updates Japan Import Alert to Include Tea Leaves
June 15, 2011: Rep. Brady Announces Plan for “Mock” FTA Legislation Mark-Ups
June 15, 2011: Country-of-Origin Labeling for Motor Fuels
June 14, 2011: Colombia Meets June 15th Action Plan Commitments
June 10, 2011: WTO Sides with Mexico and Canada in Country of Origin Labeling Dispute
June 10, 2011: Gillibrand Introduces Bill to Expand Meat Testing Requirements
June 10, 2011: Korean Cabinet Approves Corrected FTA Bill
June 7, 2011: China Ends Certain Wind Power Equipment Subsidies Following WTO Dispute
June 7, 2011: Obama Administration Wants to Extend African Growth and Opportunity Act
June 6, 2011: FDA Announces Increased Surveillance, but No Import Restrictions for European Produce
June 3, 2011: President Obama Nominates John Bryson for Commerce Secretary
June 3, 2011: Senate Bill Targets CBP Investigations of AD/CV Duty Evasion
June 3, 2011: CBP Provides Ports with New Guidance Regarding Use of Forms 28 and 29
June 1, 2011: Update on APHIS Lacey Act Metric Unit Enforcement
May 31, 2011: CBP Sets July 26th Deadline for Byrd Amendment Claims
May 31, 2011: U.S. Removes Retaliatory Tariffs in EU-U.S. Beef Hormone Dispute
May 25, 2011: FDA Adds Bamboo Shoots and Ostrich Ferns to Import Alert
May 23, 2011: China Fortifies Rare Earth Export Policies
May 4, 2011: Trade Agenda Moving Forward
May 2, 2011: CBP to Disburse Withheld Funds from Fiscal Years 2006-2010
April 21, 2011: FDA Updates Q&A on Japanese Imports
April 21, 2011: Panama FTA Ready for Congressional Consideration
April 18, 2011: Senator Lautenberg Introduces Chemical Safety Legislation
April 14, 2011: Rep. Dingell Introduces Bill to Increase FDA Oversight of Drug Imports
April 12, 2011: FMCSA Issues Proposal and Seeks Comments on U.S.-Mexico Long Haul Trucking Pilot
April 11, 2011: Colombia FTA Moves Forward
April 11, 2011: President Obama Nominates International Trade Commissioner and Board Member for Export-Import Bank
March 29, 2011: China to Impose New Tax on Rare Earth Minerals
March 29, 2011: U.S. Provides Colombia with Labor Rights Proposal
March 25, 2011: FDA Restricts Japanese Food Imports
March 25, 2011: President Obama Sets Deadline for Trade Agency Consolidation Proposal
March 25, 2011: The United States and Brazil Strengthen Trade and Economic Ties During President’s Visit
March 24, 2011: CBP and Coast Guard Issue Joint Statement Regarding Vessels from Japan
March 24, 2011: House Trade Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Panama FTA
March 24, 2011: U.S. Beef and Beef Products Gain Greater Access to Chilean Market
March 22, 2011: Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Overturns USCIT Ruling Regarding Ford’s Bid for NAFTA Duty Refund
March 21, 2011: CBP Monitoring Imports and Travelers from Japan for Signs of Radiation
March 14, 2011: Subcommittee on Trade to Hold Three Hearings on Pending Trade Agreements with Columbia, Panama, and South Korea
March 8, 2011: FTZ Board Extends Comment Deadline on December 2010 Proposed Rule
March 2, 2011: CPSC Official Proposes Reforms to Product Safety Laws
March 4, 2011: U.S. and Mexican Presidents Agree to End Cross-border Trucking Dispute
March 2, 2011: GSP Renewal at Risk, Experts Urge Businesses to Act
March 2, 2011: State Department Suspends Licenses for Exports to Libya
February 28, 2011: APHIS Seeks Comments for Lacey Act Declaration Review
February 28, 2011: CBP to Begin Enforcing HQ Ruling H026715 July 17, 2011
February 25, 2011: State Department Issues Proposed Rule to Require Electronic Submission of ITAR Registration Fees, Seeks Comments
February 23, 2011: EU Places Six Substances on REACH List
February 23, 2011: Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement Talks Advance
February 14, 2011: CBP Issues ATPA/ATPDEA Expiration Instructions
February 10, 2011: ATPA and TAA Still Set to Expire February 12
February 10, 2011: CBP Announces Registration Dates and Agenda for 2011 Trade Symposium
February 8, 2011: Canadian Government Seeks Comments Regarding Proposed Tariff Eliminations
February 8, 2011: House Scheduled to Consider ATPA/ATPDEA and TAA Extensions on February 8, 2011
February 4, 2011: COMPLIANCE UPDATE: New Immigration Form I-129 Requires Certification of Deemed Export Compliance for H, L and O Petitions for Nonimmigrant Foreign Workers
February 4, 2011: CPSC to Revise Proposed Component Rule
February 3, 2011: Government Reorganization Effort to Start with Trade and Exports
February 3, 2011: House Ways and Means Committee Hearing on President Obama’s Trade Policy Agenda
February 3, 2011: Legislative Update: ATPA and TAA Set to Expire February 12th
February 2, 2011: KORUS Update
February 2, 2011: Miscellaneous Tariff Bill: Deadline to Request Retroactive Treatment Set for February 7, 2011
January 27, 2011: President Obama Resubmits Nominations to Senate
January 21, 2011: Department of Transportation Releases Mexican Trucking Concept Paper
January 19, 2011: Korea FTA Gains Priority Status
January 6, 2011: Barnes Richardson Associate Hosts Event With OFAC Speaker
January 6, 2011: FTC Focuses on Products Making Health Claims, Increases Cooperation with FDA
January 5, 2011: 2011 Trade Symposium to be Held April 13-14
January 5, 2011: Department of Commerce Proposes Revised Method of Calculating Weighted Average Dumping Margin and Assessment Rate
January 4, 2011: FTZ Board Proposes Significant Revisions to Foreign Trade Zones Regulations
January 3, 2011: CBP Removes First Sale Declaration Requirement
December 30, 2010: President Signs Omnibus Trade Act into Law
December 27, 2010: CBP Issues GSP Termination Instructions
December 23, 2010: Andean Trade Bill and Trade Adjustment Assistance Receive Six Week Extension, GSP Still Set to Expire December 31
December 23, 2010: Duty-Free Access Granted 700 Pharmaceuticals and Chemical Intermediaries
December 23, 2010: U.S. Challenges China’s Wind Power Subsidies at WTO
December 22, 2010: Food Safety Bill Sent to President
December 22, 2010: GSP, ATPA, MTB and TAA All Stall in Senate
December 22, 2010: New House Bill Would Give CBP Authority to Investigate Evasion of AD/CV Duties
December 22, 2010: U.S. and EU Move Toward Increased Regulatory Cooperation, including AEO and C-TPAT Mutual Recognition in 2011
December 22, 2010: EU Submission of Advance Cargo Information Becomes Mandatory On January 1, 2011
December 20, 2010: Food Safety Bill Clears Senate
December 16, 2010: House Passes Omnibus Trade Act of 2010
December 16, 2010: Reminder: EU Submission of Advance Cargo Information Becomes Mandatory On January 1, 2011
December 15, 2010: China to Raise Export Tariffs on Certain Rare Earth Exports
December 15, 2010: WTO Upholds U.S. Duties on Chinese Tires
12/14/2010: CBP Commissioner Wants to Increase Collaboration between CBP and Intelligence Community
12/14/2010: House Introduces Second Miscellaneous Tariff Bill
12/13/2010: CBP Issues Revised FAQ on Ruling Modification for Containers with Residual Chemicals
12/13/2010: State Department Proposes Rule Regarding Revisions to the U.S. Munitions List and Seeks Comments
12/09/2010: House Passes Senate Version of the Food Safety Bill, with Minor Technical Changes
12/08/2010: APHIS Issues Lacey Act Special Use Codes
12/06/2010: The United States and South Korea Reach Agreement on KORUS FTA Supplement
12/01/2010: Food Safety Bill Hits Potential Roadblock
11/30/2010: KORUS FTA Update
11/30/2010: Senate Passes Food Safety Bill
11/29/2010: House Ways and Means Committee Posts Discussion Draft of Potential Second MTB
11/23/2010: House and Senate Bills Introduced to Require 100% Screening for All-Cargo Aircraft
11/22/2010: European Commission Revises GSP Rules of Origin
11/18/2010: CBP Requests Comments on Reducing the Burden of CBP Form 28
11/12/2010: Autos and Beef Impede U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement
11/12/2010: DHS Increases Security Measures for Air Cargo
11/05/2010: OFAC Issues North Korean Sanctions Regulations
11/02/2010: Canada Raises Penalties for Plant Act and Animal Act Violations
11/02/2010: EU: Submission of Advance Cargo Information Becomes Mandatory on January 1, 2011
10/29/2010: China Resumes Export of Rare Earth Metals Following Brief Halt
10/28/2010: CBP Indicates ISF Penalties and DNL Notices will be Case-by-Case
10/28/2010: Japan Considers Easing of Import Restrictions on U.S. Beef
10/28/2010: Mexico Seeks Permanent Solution to U.S.-Mexico Trucking Dispute
10/27/2010: Change in Japan's Disease Status Restricts Imports of Certain Meat Products
10/27/2010: Legislative Update: GSP and ATPDEA Remain Set To Expire Dec 31st
10/27/2010: USTR Initiates Green Trade Investigation
October 25, 2010: EU Proposes Uniform Country of Origin Requirements for Imported Products
October 18, 2010: Comments on APHIS Proposed Lacey Act Definitions
October 14, 2010: CAFC Affirms Gilda Decision Authorizing Refunds of Retaliatory Duties on Certain EU Goods
September 30, 2010: House Passes Trade Sanctions Bill Aimed at China’s Currency
September 29, 2010: Congress Considering Two-to-Three Year Extension for Preference Programs Set to Expire on December 31st
September 28, 2010: CBP to Publish Notice Withdrawing First Sale Proposed Interpretation
September 28, 2010: Treasury Amends Iranian Sanctions to Ban Imports of Foodstuffs & Carpets
September 27, 2010: China Currency Bill Approved, Heads for Floor Vote in the House
September 20, 2010: USITC Institutes Investigation on Modifying HTSUS for Festive Articles
September 18, 2010: Capitol Hill Update: Food Safety & Foreign Manufacturers’ Legal Accountability Act Stall
September 17, 2010: EU to Lower Tariffs on High-Tech Products
September 15, 2010: US Takes China to the WTO over Financial Services and AD/CV Duties on Steel
September 12, 2010: USW Requests USTR Address Chinese Subsidies on Green Technology in Section 301 Petition
August 26, 2010: Commerce Outlines 14 Proposals to Strengthen Enforcement of Trade Remedy Laws that Could Result in Higher ADD/CVD Penalties
August 25, 2010: CPSC Posts Draft Final Rule on Interpretation of “Children’s Product” Under the CPSIA
August 20, 2010: Court Decision Could Result in Lower Duties on Goods Subject to U.S. Trade Remedy Cases from Non-Market Economies
August 18, 2010: Mexico Revises Lists of U.S. Products Subject to Retaliatory Tariffs in Trucking Dispute
August 13, 2010: Department of State Proposes Eliminating Certain Requirements for Intra-Company Transfers of Defense Articles
August 10, 2010: President Signs Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, Sets February 7, 2011 Deadline to Request Retroactive Treatment
August 10, 2010: State Department to Only Electronic Submission of Commodity Jurisdiction Requests After September 3rd
August 9, 2010
August 9, 2010: Patent Complaint at USITC Seeks Exclusion Order Barring Imports of Certain Wind and Solar-Powered Light Posts and Street Lamps
August 9, 2010: Patent Complaint at USITC Seeks Exclusion Order Barring the Importation of Certain Adjustable-Height Beds and Components Thereof
August 6, 2010: APHIS Proposes Definitions for Categorical Exemptions to Lacey Act Declaration Requirements
July 28, 2010: Congress Sends Miscellaneous Tariff Bill to the President, Gives Importers Short Window to Claim Retroactive Benefits
July 28, 2010: CPSC Requests Comments on Feasability of Lowering Lead Content Limits for Children’s Products to 100 ppm
July 27, 2010: House Energy & Commerce Committee Clears Foreign Manufacturer Legal Accountability Act with Import Ban; Ways and Means to Seek Changes
July 26, 2010: House TSCA Overhaul Bill Mirrors Senate Legislation, Would Also Require Industry to Prove Chemical Safety as Condition of Market Entry
July 23, 2010: Administration Notes Delays in Export Control Reform Initiative
July 22, 2010: Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Finally Passes the House, Awaits Senate Action
July 21, 2010: Department of Labor Requires Federal Contractor Certification as to Use of Child Labor for More Products
July 15, 2010: USTR Announces Deadlines for Product and Country Practice Petitions in 2010 GSP Review
July 12, 2010: Ways and Means Committee Releases Draft of MTB Manager’s Amendment; Comments Sought from Public
June 30, 2010: Congress Toughens Sanctions against Iran, Provides Waivers Sought by Business Groups
June 28, 2010: U.S. & Korea Establish Mutual Recognition of Each Other’s Cargo Security Programs (C-TPAT/AEO)
June 27, 2010: Obama to Seek Passage of South Korea Free Trade Agreement After November Visit
June 25, 2010: BIS Eases License Requirements for Exports of Many Encryption Products
June 24, 2010: Obama Administration Announces Joint Strategic Plan on Intellectual Property Enforcement
June 23, 2010: Congress Considering Requiring Foreign Manufacturers of Consumer Goods to Register U.S. Agents or Face Import Ban
June 21, 2010: Brazil Agrees to Suspend Retaliation in U.S. Cotton Dispute
June 10, 2010: USITC Requests Comments on Plans to Eliminate Tariffs on Over 700 Pharmaceutical Products from 21 Trading Partners
June 8, 2010: Administration Close to Key Regulatory Changes in Export Control Overhaul
May 25, 2010: USITC Launches Investigations into China’s IPR Practices
May 24, 2010: Brazilian Proposals on Cotton Compliance Fail to Solicit New Ideas from U.S.
May 21, 2010: APHIS to Require Use of Metric Units of Measure for Lacey Act Declarations Beginning July 1st
May 21, 2010: Senate Passes Conflict Minerals Provision in Finance Bill
05/20/2010: U.S., Libya Sign Trade and Investment Framework
May 20, 2010: CAFC Decision on Labor Rates in China and Other Non-Market Economies Could Result in Lower Antidumping Margins
May 19, 2010: Trade Continues to be an Active Topic in Congress
May 10, 2010: CBP Issues FAQ on Ruling Modification for Containers with Residual Chemicals
May 7, 2010: Congress Passes HELP Act for Haiti
April 29, 2010: Proposed Rule Provides Guidance on Scope of Some CPSIA Requirements
April 29, 2010: USTR Requests Study on Proposal to Eliminate Tariff and Non-Tariff Barriers on a Broad Range of Environmental Goods
April 29, 2010: Bipartisan Group of House & Senate Leaders Introduce Legislation to Expand Trade Preference Programs for Haiti
April 28, 2010: Brazil Formally Delays Duties in Cotton Dispute Until June 21, 2010
April 27, 2010: CPSC Gets Access to CBP’s ACS for Import Targeting
April 25, 2010: Secretary Gates Announces Obama Administration’s Plan for Export Control Reform
April 24, 2010: U.S. Nominates Sandra L. Bell for WCO Director
April 23, 2010: U.S., Brazil Sign MOU on Next Steps on the “Path Forward” to Resolving the Cotton Dispute
April 22, 2010: USTR Accepting Comments on ATPA/ATPDEA Beneficiary Eligibility
April 19, 2010: USITC Sets Standard for Domestic Industry in Section 337 Investigations
April 16, 2010: USDA Proposes to Allow Imports of Swine, Pork Products from Brazil as First Step on “Path Forward” towards Settlement with Brazil over WTO Cotton Dispute
April 15, 2010: New Legislation Would Overhaul TSCA, Require Industry to Prove Safety of Chemicals as a Condition of Market Entry
April 9, 2010: CPSC Issues Final Rule on Civil Penalty Factors
March 31, 2010: Petition for the Imposition of Antidumping & Countervailing Duties: Aluminum Extrusions from China
March 25, 2010: Ways and Means Committee Hearing Adds Pressure to Address Chinese Currency
March 17, 2010: U.S. and India Sign Trade and Investment Framework
March 16, 2010: Congress Still Working on Miscellaneous Tariff Bill
March 15, 2010: USTR Seeks Comments on Expansion of WTO List of Duty Free Pharmaceutical Ingredients
March 15, 2010: Brazil Publishes Proposed Cross-Retaliation List for IPR and Services in Cotton Dispute
March 12, 2010: CBP to Require Use of New Entry Summary Form 7501 on April 1, 2010
March 9, 2010: USTR Requests Comments on GSP Modifications to Add or Remove Duty Free Treatment Resulting from Competitive Need Limitations
March 8, 2010: Brazil Announces Final Retaliation List in Cotton Dispute; Gives U.S. 30 Days to Negotiate a Settlement
March 5, 2010: USITC to Examine Proposed Changes to the HTSUS, Requests Public Comments
February 24, 2010: Brazil may Begin Retaliation Against U.S. Goods on March 1st for Failure to Comply with WTO Ruling in Cotton Dispute
February 22, 2010: CPSC Chairman Outlines 2010 Priorities
February 13, 2010: U.S. District Court Rules that Country of Origin Labeling Statute can exist with NAFTA Marking Rules
February 11, 2010: Brazil to Release Final List of U.S. Products Subject to Additional Duties in Connection with WTO Cotton Dispute on March 1st
February 10, 2010: Obama Administration Pushing Export Control Reform
February 9, 2010: Federal Circuit Upholds CIT Decision in Totes-Isotoner v. U.S. Case
February 8, 2010: U.S., Canada Reach Deal on “Buy American” Requirements, Agree to Open Sub-Federal Government Procurement
February 2, 2010: Senate Passes Expanded Iran Sanctions Bill
January 29, 2010: EPA to Make Public Most Chemical Identities in TSCA Health & Safety Studies
January 25, 2010: CBP Issues New FAQ Document on Its Ruling Program
January 24, 2010: Updated Schedule of Enforcement for Products Requiring General Conformity & Third Party Testing Certificates under the CPSIA
January 22, 2010: BIS Designates Grace Semiconductor as the 6th Validated End-User in the PRC
January 21, 2010: GET READY: CBP to Begin ISF Full Enforcement Phase Imminently
January 15, 2010: Congress Mulling Two-Tiered Approach for MTBs
January 13, 2010: More Children’s Products to Require 3rd Party Testing Starting Feb. 10th
January 12, 2010: USITC Requests Public Comments on the GSP Eligibility of Tires from Thailand
January 8, 2010: USTR Seeks Comments on China’s WTO Challenge Regarding 421 Duties on Tires
January 7, 2010: FDA to Launch PREDICT in New York
December 29, 2009: President Extends GSP Program through 2010 and Issues Proclamations with Changes to Preference Programs
December 28, 2009: Congress Adjourns without Action on MTB
December 28, 2009: USTR Notifies Congress of Intent to Join TPP; Requests Comments
December 27, 2009: Congress to Consider Expanding Buy American Rules
December 24, 2009: Senate Passes One Year Extension of GSP, Bill Awaiting Signature by President
December 18, 2009: CPSC Extends Stay of Enforcement on Testing and Certification Requirements for Many Children's Products
December 17, 2009: Brazil Delays Finalizing List of U.S. Goods Subject to Additional Duties in Cotton Dispute; Could Raise Level of Retaliation.
December 17, 2009: Miscellaneous Trade Bill Introduced in the House
December 15, 2009: House Passes One Year Extension of GSP; MTB Expected to be Introduced Soon
December 10, 2009: DHS Launches New Import Safety Unit
December 9, 2009: CBP to Begin Enforcement of 10+2 on January 26, 2010
December 7, 2009: House to Consider Extending GSP & ATPDEA This Week
November 24, 2009: Senate Advances Bill Aimed at Improving the Safety of Imported Foods
November 24, 2009: WTO to Rule on Legality of U.S. Country of Origin Labeling Requirements for Food Products
November 23, 2009: FDA Delays Rollout of New Import Screening System by Another Month
November 19, 2009: Ways and Means Explores Options for Reform of U.S. Trade Preferences; Renewal of GSP and ATPDEA Likely before December 31st
November 18, 2009: BIS Requests Comments on Commercial Impact of Chemical Weapons Convention
November 17, 2009: USTR Requests Comments Concerning Compliance with Telecommunications Trade Agreements
November 16, 2009: Congress Gives Importers Short Window to Preserve Customs Savings through Preference Programs and Duty Suspensions
November 16, 2009: Tough New Iran Sanctions Pending in the House and Senate
November 12, 2009: Ways and Means to Hold Hearing on Trade Preference Programs
November 11, 2009: Brazil Releases List of U.S. Origin Goods that could be Subject to Retaliatory Tariffs in Connection WTO Cotton Dispute
November 10, 2009: CBP to Take “Common Sense Approach” to Imposing 10+2 Penalties
Novembe 7, 2009: EU, Mexico & U.S. Request WTO Dispute Panel with China Regarding Export Constraints on Raw Materials
October 22, 2009: New CBP Rule Proposes to Memorialize Use of Statistical Sampling in Audits and Offsetting in Disclosures
October 2, 2009: Senate Issues Call for Duty Suspensions, Trade Law Corrections
September 28, 2009: Canada Proposes Plan to Open Sub-Federal Procurement Markets with U.S.
September 28, 2009: USTR Seeks Input on Foreign Barriers to U.S. Exports, Including SPS and Standards-Related Measures
September 27, 2009: Senate to Call for New Duty Suspension Bills Soon, Lobbyist Press for Short-Term Extension of Existing Benefits
September 26, 2009: Short-Term Extension of Trade Preference Programs Likely Ahead Broader Overhaul
September 25, 2009: Petition for the Imposition of Antidumping & Countervailing Duties: Sodium & Potassium Phosphate Salts from China
September 24, 2009: BIS Issues Advisory Opinion on Exporting Publicly Available Encrypted Software to Terrorists Supporting Countries
September 24, 2009: Petition for the Imposition of Antidumping & Countervailing Duties Against Coated Paper from Indonesia & China
September 24, 2009: Petitions for the Imposition of Antidumping & Countervailing Duties: Standard Steel Fasteners from China & Taiwan
September 23, 2009: Canada Considers Cutting Tariffs on Numerous Manufacturing Inputs, Including Machinery and Electrical Equipment
September 23, 2009: E.C. & U.S. Fulfill First Phase of Beef Hormones MOU
September 23, 2009: President Obama Taps Alan Bersin to be U.S. Customs & Border Protection Commissioner
September 23, 2009: President Obama to Nominate Islam A. Siddiqui to be Chief Agriculture Negotiator at USTR
September 17, 2009: Petition for the Imposition of Antidumping & Countervailing Duties: Certain Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line, & Pressure Pipe from China
September 15, 2009: President Obama to Nominate Eric L. Hirschhorn as Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security
September 14, 2009: CBP Delays Effective Date for Ruling Modification on Containers with Residual Chemicals until Further Notice
September 14, 2009: U.S. to Impose Tariffs on Tires from China in Obama Administration’s First 421 Safeguard Investigation
September 11, 2009: Department of Labor Proposes to Require Federal Contractor Certification as to Child Labor for more Products
September 8, 2009: BIS/OFAC Revise Cuba Sanctions
September 3, 2009: CBSA Re-evaluates Dutiability of Certain Post-Importation Charges
September 2, 2009: APHIS Delays Enforcement of Lacey Act Declaration for Some Products
September 1, 2009: Brazil Authorized to Impose $294.7 Million in Tariffs Against U.S. Goods in Cotton Dispute
September 1, 2009: First Sale Indicator No Longer Required for Entries After August 19, 2009
August 27, 2009: USTR Announces ATPA/ATPDEA Annual Review
August 26, 2009: CBP to Require Use of New 7501 Form for Entry Summaries by November 3, 2009
August 24, 2009: New Guidance on Entries of Festive-Ware Requires Action by Importers to Preserve Right to Duty-Refunds
August 21, 2009: CPSC Issues Interim Rule on Civil Penalty Factors for CPSA, FHSA, & FFA Violations
August 20, 2009: U.S. Trade Preference Programs Set To Expire on December 31st
August 19, 2009: CBP Corrects Effective Date for Ruling Modification on Containers with Residual Chemicals
August 18, 2009: Customs Reauthorization Bill Would Allow CBP to Use Mandatory 10+2 Data for Commercial Enforcement
August 18, 2009: House May Proceed with Miscellaneous Trade Bill in 2009
August 18, 2009: U.S. Appeals CIT Ruling Authorizing Duty Refunds in Connection with EC-Beef Hormones Dispute
August 17, 2009: President Renews Export Controls for One Year, Reform Efforts Heat Up
August 13, 2009: USTR Initiates First Phase of U.S.–E.C Beef Hormones Deal, Requests Comments
August 11, 2009: CIT Ruling Raises Questions about Importers’ Ability to Challenge HTSUS Modifications
August 7, 2009: Customs Reauthorization and Overhaul Bill Introduced in the Senate
August 3, 2009: President Renews Burma Import Ban
July 31, 2009: Houses Passes Food Safety Bill
July 27, 2009: USTR Requests Comments on Korea FTA
July 23, 2009: CBP Urges More Security Measures for C-TPAT Members
July 23, 2009: CPSIA Update: CPSC to Allow Manufacturers/Importers to Use Websites to Make Tracking Info Available
July 22, 2009: CBP Issues Modification of Ruling Allowing Residual Chemicals to be entered as Empty Containers
July 21, 2009: CPSIA Update: CPSC Posts Guidance on Tracking Label Requirements for Children’s Products
July 20, 2009: FDA May Begin Rollout of New Import Screening System by Late September
July 17, 2009: CBP Issues Penalty and Mitigation Guidelines for 10+2 Filings
July 17, 2009: CBP Corrects 10+2 Rule on Maritime Cargo
July 14, 2009: USTR Requests Comments on ITC’s Proposal for Additional Duties against Passenger Tires from China
July 13, 2009: WTO Database Allows User to Compare Applied and Legally Bound Tariff Rates
July 10, 2009: President Issues Proclamation Implementing GSP Modifications Effective July 1, 2009
July 9, 2009: New Petition for the Imposition of Antidumping Duties Against Narrow Woven Ribbons with Woven Selvedge from China and Taiwan, and Countervailing Duties Against China
July 9, 2009: Commerce Announces Preliminary Results in Antidumping Changed Circumstances Review for Six Companies in Frozen Warmwater Shrimp Case, Requests Public Comment
July 8, 2009: U.S. & Japan Establish Mutual Recognition of Each Other’s Cargo Security Programs (C-TPAT/AEO)
July 07, 2009: BIS Designates GE as First Indian Validated End User
July 07, 2009: USTR Seeks Comments on Chinese Export Restraints on Raw Materials in WTO Case
June 30, 2009: New Petition for the Imposition of Antidumping Duties Against Certain Woven Electrical Blankets from China
June 29, 2009: CPSC Seeks Comments on New Rules that would Require Manufacturers and Importers to Provide for Consumer Registration of Durable Infant and Toddler Products
June 25, 2009: EU and US File Joint WTO Case over Chinese Export Constraints on Raw Materials
June 23, 2009: CIT Orders Retroactive Refund of EC-Beef Hormone Retaliatory Tariffs
June 22, 2009: Amended Food Safety Enhancement Act Moves to Floor of the House
June 22, 2009: State Level Use of Buy American Rules Create Unintended Consequences
June 21, 2009: U.S. and Mexico Agree to Additional Border Initiatives to Improve Security and Trade Facilitation
June 20, 2009: Trade Related Features of the Cap-and-Trade Legislation
June 19, 2009: ITC finds “Safeguard” Injury against Imports of Tires from China; Additional Cases may be on the Horizon
June 17, 2009: House Passed Bill would Provide Reconstruction Opportunity Zones for Afghanistan/Pakistan
June 16, 2009: Recently Introduced legislation Would More Than Triple Harbor Maintenance Fees
June 10, 2009: Food, Drug and Cosmetic Safety Enhancement Bill would Impose New Fees, Requirements, and Penalties on Importers and Customs Brokers Alike
May 28, 2009: EU to Allow Indefinite Use of Non Metric Labeling
May 28, 2009: USTR Announces Deadlines for Product and Country Practice Petitions in 2009 GSP Review
May 27, 2009: New Petition Requesting AD/CV Duties against Prestressed Concreted Steel Wire Strand from China Filed at U.S. Department of Commerce
May 22, 2009: USTR Invites Comments on Canada and Mexico’s Request for Additional WTO Consultations on U.S. COOL Requirements
May 20, 2009: U.S. and Angola Sign Trade and Investment Framework Agreement
May 19, 2009: Expanded Trade Adjustment Assistance Now Available
May 14, 2009: EU and US Sign Agreement in Beef Hormone Dispute
May 14, 2009: Final Rule on Prior Notice for Food Imports Now in Effect
May 13, 2009: CPSIA Reminder: Significant Requirements Become more Stringent on August 14, 2009.
May 13, 2009: Legislative Update: Congress Eyes Reform of Trade Preference Programs
May 13, 2009: USTR Delays Implementation of New Retaliatory Measures in EU-Beef Hormones Dispute in Light of Possible Agreement
May 12, 2009: CBP Discusses Rejected 10 + 2 Filings
May 11, 2009: Finance Committee Customs Reauthorization Bill to Focus on Trade Facilitation and Enforcement
May 6, 2009: US and EU Reach Provisional Agreement in Beef Hormone Dispute
April 29, 2009: U.S. Customs and Border Protection Considers Further Delaying 10+2 Compliance Date; Discusses Report Cards and Penalties
April 29, 2009: USDA Accepting Applications for 2010 Export Assistance Programs
April 28, 2009: Trade and Humanitarian Groups Urge Reform of U.S. Trade Preference Programs
April 27, 2009: CBP Announces New Self-Assessment Pilot Program for Customs Brokers
April 22, 2009: USTR Further Delays Implementation of New Retaliatory Measures in EU-Beef Hormones Dispute
April 21, 2009: Canada Proposes to Legislation to Strengthen Product Safety LawsCanada Proposes to Legislation to Strengthen Product Safety Laws
April 20, 2009: Trade-Related Highlights from President Obama’s Trip to Mexico
April 15, 2009: USDA Issues New Import Requirements for Food Products Containing Small Amounts of Meat or Poultry
April 8, 2009: Legislative Round-up: Trade Policy Continues to be an Active Issue on Capitol Hill
April 8, 2009: USTR Releases 2009 Report on Foreign Barriers to U.S. Exports; Congress Calls for More Action on Trade Enforcement
April 6, 2009: New Buy American Rules Permit Wider Use of Foreign Components in Federal Projects
April 5, 2009: USTR Publishes Summary of ACTA Negotiations
March 30, 2009: APHIS Delays Enforcement of New Lacey Act Declarations to May 1, 2009
March 26, 2009: BIS Request Comments on Use of Export Licenses
March 26, 2009: CPSC Proposes Steps to Ease CPSIA Implementation
March 25, 2009: Locke Approved as Secretary of Commerce; Congress and Administration to Focus on Trade Enforcement
March 24, 2009: CPSIA Reminder: 3rd Party Testing Required for Children’s Metal Jewelry Manufactured after March 23, 2009
March 23, 2009: USTR Announces Schedule for GSP Country Practices Review
March 23, 2009: USTR Delays Modifying Retaliatory Measures in EC-Beef Hormone in Response to Proposed Compromise
March 18, 2009: Mexico Publishes List of US Products Subject to Retaliatory Tariffs in Cross-Border Trucking Dispute
March 17, 2009: Mexico Announces $2.4 Billion in Retaliatory Tariffs in US Cross-Border Trucking Dispute
March 10, 2009: EC Proposal Seeks Solution to Beef-Hormones Dispute
March 10, 2009: House Bill Would Impose New Food Safety Requirements on Importers
March 10, 2009: REMINDER: Enforcement of Country of Origin Labeling Requirements to begin March 16, 2009
March 10, 2009: REMINDER: Enforcement of New Lacey Act Requirements to Begin on April 1, 2009
March 10, 2009: RLF Now Accepting Importer Security Filings
March 9, 2009: USTR Requests Comments on GSP Modifications Resulting from Competitive Need Limits
March 6, 2009: Trade-Related Initiatives in House-Passed Appropriations Bill
March 5, 2009: President’s Trade Agenda Policy Addresses FTAs, Stresses Workers’ Rights
March 4, 2009: No Action on Uniform Rules of Origin Expected Soon
March 4, 2009: Senate FDA Reform Bill Includes New Importer Requirements
March 3, 2009: CBP Posts Instructions for Filing Claims under Peru TPA
March 3, 2009: Several Trade-Related Provisions Included in White House Budget Proposal
March 2, 2009: Obama Nominates Gary Locke to be Secretary of Commerce
February 26, 2009: “Buy American” Provision in Economic Stimulus Legislation Poses
February 24, 2009: COOL to Proceed as Planned while Secretary Vilsack asks Industry to Follow Stricter Standards
February 23, 2009: Federal Circuit Upholds Constitutionality of Byrd Amendment
February 20, 2009: FDA Globalization Bill would Expand Importer Requirements
February 20, 2009: ITC Makes December 2008 Trade Data Available
February 20, 2009: US, EU Advance towards C-TPAT and AEO Mutual Recognition
February 20, 2009: Ways and Means Plans Busy Trade Agenda for 111th Congress
February 19, 2009: Agriculture Secretary Proposes Tougher COOL Requirements
December 14, 2009: Rangel Introduces Bill to Extend GSP & ATPA/ATPDEA for One Year
February 13, 2009: Congress Passes Conference Version of Stimulus Bill with Revived Trade Provisions
February 13, 2009: Senator Gregg Withdraws from Commerce Nomination
February 11, 2009: Bankruptcy Legislation Would Protect Brokers
February 11, 2009: CBP to Issue 10+2 Report Cards
February 11, 2009: Commissioner Basham to Resign from CBP at End of February
February 11, 2009: CPSC Describes Testing Procedures for Phthalates in Children’s Products
February 11, 2009: New ITC Study to Focus on Agricultural Exports to India
February 11, 2009: Senate Passes Stimulus Bill with Revised Trade Provisions
February 11, 2009: USDA Delays Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling
February 10, 2009: BIS Issues Advisory Opinion concerning Transfers of Export Licenses
February 10, 2009: House and Senate Bills Introduced Aimed at Delaying CPSIA Provisions
February 10, 2009: House Bill Would Impose Congestion Fee on Imports and Exports
February 9, 2009: CPSC Votes to Deny Stay on Lead Content Limits; Issues Statement on Enforcement
February 9, 2009: New Limits on Phthalates and Lead Content in Children’s Products Take Effect Tomorrow
February 9, 2009: USTR Reinstates ATPA/ATPDEA for Peru
February 8, 2009: Congress Reaches TAA Compromise as Amendment to Economic Stimulus Bill
February 6, 2009: Federal Court Finds CPSIA Phthalates Ban to be Retroactive
February 5, 2009: CPSC to Consider Delaying Effective Date of Lead Content Limits
February 4, 2009: ITC Posts Updated 2009 HTSUS
February 3, 2009: APHIS Revises Schedule for Phase-in of Lacey Act Declaration Requirements
February 3, 2009: Obama Nominates Republican Senator to be Commerce Secretary
February 3, 2009: Trade Enforcement Bill Introduced in the Senate
February 2, 2009: CPSC Issues One Year Stay of Testing and Certification Requirements for Certain Products
February 2, 2009: Importer Security Filings Should not be Transmitted through RLF Until Further Notice
February 2, 2009: Senate Stimulus Bill would Prohibit Recuperation of Byrd Amendment Funds
February 2, 2009: USTR Requests Comments Identifying IPR Violators
January 30, 2009: Supreme Court Reverses Eurodif
January 29, 2009: Amended HTS Pharmaceutical Appendix Effective January 1, 2009
January 29, 2009: APHIS Retracts Notice Revising Lacey Act Declaration Requirements for Plants/Plant Products
January 29, 2009: BIS to Establish Webpage on Sources of Publicly Available Information on Commodity Classifications
January 29, 2009: Buy American Provision in Stimulus Package Sparks Fears of Protectionism
January 28, 2009: WTO Dispute Panel Finds Fault with China’s IPR Laws
January 27, 2009: California Says State Ban on Phthalates Began on January 1, Not Preempted By CPSIA
January 27, 2009: Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Committees Announce Rosters for 111th Congress
January 26, 2009: Despite Obama Administration's Request to Delay Effective Dates of Pending Regulations, CBP Begins Implementation of 10+2 Rule for Importers Immediately
January 23, 2009: Agencies Pull Back Trade Regulations in Light of Administration's Memo Halting Implementation of New and Pending Regulations
January 22, 2009: Obama Administration Issues Memo Halting Implementation of New and Pending Regulations; Recently Issued Trade Regulations May be Affected
January 21, 2009: Iceland and U.S. Sign “Trade and Investment Cooperation Forum” Agreement
January 21, 2009: United States-Peru FTA to be implemented February 1, 2009
January 21, 2009: US Challenges EU Import Restrictions on Poultry at WTO
January 16, 2009: Trade Enforcement Bill Introduced in the House
January 16, 2009: USTR Finalizes List of Competitive Need Limitations Waiver Requests to be considered in 2008 GSP Annual Review
January 15, 2009: USTR Issues Modified List of Products Subject to Retaliatory Measures in EC-Beef Hormone Case Effective March 23, 2009
January 14, 2009: BIS Announces Implementation of Validated End-User Program for China
January 14, 2009: Deadline for Repayment of Byrd Funds Extended to March 28, 2009
January 14, 2009: New Stimulus Package May Reauthorize and Expand Trade Adjustment Programs
January 14, 2009: Obama Asks Basham to Remain at CBP for Now
January 13, 2009: AMS Issues Final Rule on Country of Origin Labeling Effective March 16th
January 13, 2009: Despite WTO Rulings U.S. Continues Use of Zeroing, Invites Public Comments
January 12, 2009: Ways and Means Announces Membership Changes for 111th Congress
January 9, 2009: CBP Issues Mitigation Guidelines for Violations of the Foreign Trade Regulations
January 9, 2009: CPSC May Recognize Certain Fibers/Materials as Lead-Free
January 8, 2009: Proclamation Amends Certain FTAs
January 8, 2009: Requests for Retroactive DR-CAFTA Duty Benefits for Textiles and Apparel Imports due by April 1, 2009
January 8, 2009: SUMMARY: New CPSC Third Party Testing Requirements for Certain Children’s Products
January 8, 2009: USTR Seeks Comments in Response to Requests for WTO Consultations on Use of Zeroing Antidumping Cases
January 6, 2009: BIS Requests Comments on Foreign-Produced Encryption Items Made from U.S.-Origin Encryption Technology
January 6, 2009: CPSC Requests Comments on Third Party Testing Requirements for Children’s Products
January 6, 2009: Richardson Withdraws from Commerce Nomination
January 6, 2009: USITC Posts Updated Harmonized Tariff Schedule for 2009
January 5, 2009: BIS Requests Comments Concerning Effect of U.S. Export Controls in Certain Business Decisions
December 30, 2008: ITC to Conduct Review of "First Sale Rule" Comments Requested
December 29, 2008: European Parliament Aligns EU Chemical Labeling Rules with UN Globally Harmonized System
December 29, 2008: President Issues Proclamation Designating GSP, AGOA Participant Changes
December 29, 2008: President Issues Proclamation Adding Costa Rica to DR-CAFTA
December 19, 2008: BIS May Suspend Validated End-User Program with China
December 19, 2008: DEA Issues Final Rule on Imports of Certain List I Chemicals
December 11, 2008: Commerce Announces Increase in Penalties
December 11, 2008: Commerce Withdraws Regulatory Provisions Governing Targeted Dumping
December 10, 2008: CBP Demands Repayment of Byrd Amendment Distributions for Imports from Canada and Mexico
December 9, 2008: APHIS Posts Paper Form for Voluntary Lacey Act Declarations
December 2, 2008: President Suspends Trade Preferences for Bolivia, Grants Trade Preferences for Mauritius
December 1, 2008: CBP Publishes New Procedures for Issuance of User Fee Decals and Transponders
December 1, 2008: USITC Unveils New Tool for Browsing HTS
November 28, 2008: USTR Requests Comments on Modifications to Retaliatory Measures in EC-Beef Hormone Case
November 26, 2008: U.S., Ecuador Prevail in EU-Bananas Dispute at WTO
November 26, 2008: USTR Requests Comments for 2009 Review of Telecommunications Trade Agreements
November 24, 2008: CBP Issues Interim Final “10 + 2” Rule on Importer Security Filings
November 12, 2008: CPSC Requires Importers to Issue Compliance Certificates, Provides for Electronic Certificates
November 4, 2008: CBP Unveils Trade Strategy for 2009-2013
October 30, 2008: CBP Publishes List of Technical Corrections to Tariff Shift Rules, Re-Opens Comment Period for Proposed Rulemaking on Uniform Rules of Origin
October 30, 2008: ECHA Designates 15 Substances of Very High Concern under REACH
October 29, 2008: Customs Announces New Importer Self-Assessment-Product Safety Pilot Program
October 17, 2008: Practical and Pragmatic Implementation of Lacey Act Importer Declaration Requirement
October 17, 2008: President Signs Extension of ATPDEA with GSP Renewal
October 17, 2008: USTR Announces Deadline for GSP CNL Waivers, No Warning List to be Made Public
October 16, 2008: President Enacts IPR Enforcement Bill
October 16, 2008: USTR Publishes List of Possible GSP Product Modifications
October 15, 2008: CPSC to Require Conformity Certificates for More Products
October 8, 2008: APHIS Details Plan for Lacey Act Declaration Enforcement
October 8, 2008: Congress Passes IPR Enforcement Bill
October 6, 2008: Congress Passes Differentiated ATPDEA Extension with GSP Renewal
September 26, 2008: Customs Changes Approach to Determining Substantial Transformation for Purposes of Country of Origin Declaration
September 22, 2008: CBP Proposes New Restrictions on Entry of Returned Chemical Containers
September 19, 2008: CBP, DOJ likely to Delay Lacey Act Import Declarations
September 19, 2008: CSPC Issues Guidance on Inventory and Recalled Products under Consumer Product Safety Act of 2008
September 18, 2008: Senate Judiciary Committee Approves IPR Enforcement Bill
September 16, 2008: The New Lacey Act Requirements and their Practical Application
August 29, 2008: CBP Interim Rule Requires “First Sale” Declaration Effective August 20, 2008
August 29, 2008: CBP Releases Trade Symposium Details
August 25, 2008: US Requests WTO Panel Examine EU Hi-Tech Tariffs
August 21, 2008: USTR to Review ATPA/ATPDEA
August 18, 2008: CBP Says New Farm Bill Import Declaration Requirements Could Affect One-Third of HTS, Delaying Entry Release
August 18, 2008: President Signs Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act into Law
August 14, 2008: CBP may Require Importers to Declare First Sale Information by August 20, 2008
Aug. 12, 2008: Vietnam Considered for GSP Status
August 8, 2008: CBP Discusses Policies on Border Searches of Electronic Devices
August 5, 2008: AMS Requires Country-of-Origin Labeling for Certain Agricultural Goods
August 4, 2008: Legislation to Overhaul FDA Food Safety Systems and Expand Importer Requirements
August 1, 2008: WTO Negotiating Round Fails
July 31, 2008: House Passes Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act Conference Report, Senate likely to Follow
July 30, 2008: House Passes One Year Extension of GSP, Awaits Senate Action
July 30, 2008: President Continues Emergency Regarding Export Control Regulations
July, 29, 2008: House and Senate Conferees Reach Agreement on Consumer Product Safety Legislation
July 28, 2008: DDTC Amends ITAR Registration Timeframes
July 25, 2008: CBP Proposes Establishment of Uniform Country of Origin Rules for Imported Merchandise
July 24, 2008: DoD Announces Additional Requirements for Contracts Involving Export-Controlled Items; Requests Comments
July 24, 2008: Senate Committees to Reconcile Rival Bills on Sanctions for Iran
July 24, 2008: U.S. Trade Preference Programs Face Risk of Expiration
July 22, 2008: Trade Enforcement Bill Introduced in the House, Action Unlikely this Year
July 22, 2008: USTR Signs Trade Investment Agreement with Southern Africa, Framework with Eastern Africa
July 22, 2008: WTO Issues Draft Negotiating Texts on Agriculture and Industrial Goods
July 9, 2008: Treasury Announces New Sanctions on Iran
July 8, 2008: Totes Discrimination in Tariffs Case Dismissed
July 3, 2008: President Issues Proclamation Implementing GSP and AGOA Changes Effective July 1st
June 26, 2008: Bush Administration to Lift Sanctions Against North Korea
June 26, 2008: NJ/NY Senators Introduce Bill to Create New Security Standards at US Ports
June 25, 2008: Bush Administration Holds Off on "First Sale" Change
June 25, 2008: U.S. and China Report on Progress on the Agreement on Food and Feed Safety
June 23, 2008: Aranoff Named Chairman of U.S. International Trade Commission; Pearson Named Vice Chairman
June 23, 2008: Cape Verde to Join WTO in July
June 23, 2008: CBP Announces Dates for Annual Trade Symposium
June 20, 2008: USTR Requests Comments on Designating Vietnam as a Beneficiary Developing Country Under GSP
June 19, 2008: CBP Launches Online Trade Violation Reporting System
June 19, 2008: Congress Overrides President's Veto Again, Complete Farm Bill Enacted
June 18, 2008: CIT Finds Importer Failed to Exercise Reasonable Care in Disregarding Legal Advice
June 18, 2008: EU Announces Initiation of Countervailing and Antidumping Duty Investigations against U.S. Biodiesel Imports
June 13, 2008: CBP Issues Final Rule In Light of 2004 Court Decision Concerning Operations Incidental to Assembly
June 11, 2008: Administration Requests Additional Funding to Support FDA’s Import Safety Initiatives
June 11, 2008: OFAC Publishes Final Rule with Increased IEEPA Penalties
June 10, 2008: Census Creates Web Guide on Mandatory AES
June 10, 2008: Senate Passes Complete Farm Bill, President Set to Veto Again
June 6, 2008: Congressional Democrats Introduce Legislation to Revamp Existing Trade Deals and Influence Future Agreements
June 5, 2008: Census to Mandate Electronic SED Filing Effective September 30, 2008
June 4, 2008: CBP Issues Notice of Intent to Distribute Byrd Amendment Funds for FY 2008
June 4, 2008: US Loses Appeal in Upland Cotton Case; Retaliatory Measures in Other Areas May Follow
05/30/2008: “First Sale” in the EU
05/30/2008: CBP Plans C-TPAT Changes in Response to GAO Critique
May 28, 2008: Congress Overrides President's Veto of Farm Bill
May 20, 2008: FTA Update: Optimism on Colombia, Panama
May 20, 2008: House Passes Legislation to Reform Arms Export Control Act
May 19, 2008: CPSC Seeks Comments on Import Safety Strategy
May 16, 2008: Senate Passes Farm Bill; Trade Implications
May 16, 2008: USTR Announces 2008 Annual GSP Product and Country Eligibility Practices Review
May 15, 2008: Farm Bill Asks CBP to Delay Reversing "First Sale" Policy to 2011
May 15, 2008: House Passes Farm Bill; President Set to Veto
May 5, 2008: Canada Adopts New NAFTA Rule on Disassembly of Remanufactured Goods
May 5, 2008: President Signs Bill Extending Farm Measures
May 1, 2008: State Department to Reinstitute In-House Export Licensing Seminars
April 30, 2008: Farm Bill Update
April 29, 2008: House Committee Issues Discussion Draft on Proposed Import Food Safety Legislation
April 25, 2008: Update on Korea and Colombia Free Trade Agreements
April 24, 2008: House Bill Proposes Changes to AES to Prevent Prohibited Exports
April 24, 2008: REMINDER: REACH Program Begins for Chemical Imports on June 1, 2008
April 22, 2008: FDA Seeks Comment on Collection of Medical Device Tracking Information
April 22, 2008: House Ways and Means Committee Requests Comments on Additional Miscellaneous Tariff Bills
April 22, 2008: President Makes Changes to AGOA, GSP and HTSUS
April 21, 2008: EPA and CBP Issue TSCA Certification Checklist for Import Compliance
April 18, 2008: BIS Announces Principles for Mitigation
April 17, 2008: State Department Implements 60-Day Export License Review Policy
April 11, 2008: CPSC Reform Act Enhances Testing and Reporting Requirements for Manufacturers and Importers
April 11, 2008: FDA Lowers Medical Device User Fees for Small Foreign Manufacturers
April 11, 2008: Food Safety Bill to Tighten Rules for Importers
April 11, 2008: House Votes to Delay Action on Colombia FTA
April 11, 2008: Labor Secretary Outlines Bush Administration's Priorities for for TAA
April 8, 2008: President Submits U.S.-Colombia FTA to Congress Under TPA
April 3, 2008: State Department to Deny Export Licenses for Sri Lanka
April 2, 2008: ITC Posts April 2008 Version of HTS
April 2, 2008: US and EU Adopt Roadmap for Mutual Recognition of Supply Chain Security Programs
March 18, 2008: President Signs Into Law Temporary Extension of Farm Programs
March 7, 2008: CPSC Creates Import Surveillance Team
March 4, 2008: President Signs Andean Trade Preference Extension Act into Law
February 29, 2008: Senate Passes ATPA Extension, Clearing Measure for President
February 28, 2008: House Approves Extension of Andean Trade Preferences Act
February 26, 2008: House Invites Public Comment on Miscellaneous Trade Bills
February 20, 2008: USDA to Implement Mandatory Country-of-Origin Labeling on Meat and Produce by 9/30/2008
February 15, 2008: House Ways and Means Committee Approves Bill to Extend Andean Trade Preferences to 12/31/08
February 12, 2008: Ways and Means Chairman Introduces Bill to Renew Trade Preferences
February 11, 2008: Bush Administration 2009 Budget Proposal and Implications for Trade
February 11, 2008: U.S. Seeks Services Deal with P4 Countries as a Possible Prelude to FTAs
February 7, 2008: CBP Extends Comment Period for Proposal to Eliminate "First Sale" Pricing
February 6, 2008: Customs Requests Comments on Narrowing of HTSUS 9801.00.20
February 4, 2008: Customs Extends Comment Period for Proposed Rule on 10+2
February 4, 2008: Senate Finance Chair Discusses TAA Program
January 30, 2008: Andean Trade Preferences Act to Expire Unless Congress Takes Action
January 28, 2008: Senate Confirms Schafer as New Agriculture Secretary
January 28, 2008: Update on U.S. Export Control Directives
Jan. 24, 2008: Customs Seeks to Eliminate “First Sale” Pricing
January 23, 2008: Bush Administration Trade Priorities for 2008
January 23, 2008: President Signs U.S. Export Control Directives
January 22, 2008: USTR Seeks Comments on Identifying Countries with Weak IPR Protection
January 17, 2008: NAFTA Fully Implemented as of January 1, 2008
January 11, 2008: AEO Program Implemented in European Community
January 7, 2008: ITC Issues Negative Injury Determination on Glycine
January 2, 2008: CBP Publishes Proposed Rule on 10+2
December 31, 2007: ITC Posts Electronic Version of 2008 HTSUS
December 17, 2007: CBP Agrees to Settle NAFTA Recordkeeping Case Against Ford Motor
December 14, 2007: China and U.S. Sign Agreement on Food and Feed Safety
December 14, 2007: President Bush Signs U.S.-Peru FTA
December 12, 2007: Customs Disburses $264 Million in Byrd Funds for 2007
December 7, 2007: OFAC to Apply Increased IEEPA Penalties Retroactively
December 5, 2007: Senate Passes Peru FTA Implementation Legislation
December 4, 2007: CA Governor Signs Law Banning Certain Phthalate Concentrations in Toys and Child-Care Articles
November 30, 2007: DOC Seeks Comments on Market Economy Status of China and Targeted Dumping
November 30, 2007: USTR Announces Agreement on Improper Trade Subsidies in China
November 16, 2007: FTA Update
November 13, 2007: Additional FSIS Requirements For Imported Meat and Poultry Products
November 13, 2007: CBP Adopts New Process to Prevent Continuous Bond Gaps
November 13, 2007: USTR Requests WTO Panel Regarding China's Treatment of Audiovisual Entertainment Products
November 9, 2007: Customs Requests Comments on Proposal to Create Web site for Confidential Reporting of Violations
November 9, 2007: House Approves Peru FTA Implementing Legislation
November 7, 2007: Trade Subcommittee Calls for Miscellaneous Tariff Bills by December 14, 2007
November 7, 2007: Ways and Means Committee Approves Peru FTA Legislation
November 6, 2007: House Approves Reauthorization and Expansion of TAA Program
November 6, 2007: OFAC Implements Revised Sudanese Sanctions Regulations
November 2, 2007: BIS Issues Guidance on Enforcement of Enhanced Penalties for Export Violations
November 1, 2007: House Committee Holds Hearing on FDA Foreign Drug Inspection Program
October, 25, 2007: Commerce Issues Affirmative AD and CVD Determinations Against Imports of Coated Free Sheet Paper from China
October 24, 2007: BIS Proposes Mandatory E-Filing for Export License Applications and Classification Requests
October 24, 2007: CBP Amends 19 CFR to Reflect Changes Due to Establishment of Office of International Trade
October 22, 2007: Update on Pending FTAs
October 21, 2007: BIS Announces Approval of Five Chinese Companies for VEU Program
October 19, 2007: FDA Requires E-Filing Effective October 1st
October 16, 2007: President Signs Legislation Increasing Penalties for Export Violations
October 15, 2007: House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade Introduces TAA Improvement Act
October 12, 2007: TX Court Expands Importer's Duty to Review Supporting Documents for NAFTA Certificates of Origin
October 12, 2007: House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Food Safety
October 12, 2007: USTR Announces WTO Panel to Review IPR Rights in China
October 10, 2007: Senate Finance Committee Approves Peru FTA Language
October 5, 2007: Ways and Means Holds Hearing on Import Safety
October 4, 2007: CBP Updates C-TPAT Minimum Security Criteria for Foreign Manufacturers
October 3, 2007: BIS Opens VEU Program to India
October 2, 2007: President Bush Signs Legislation Imposing Pet Food Standards and Authorizing Collection of Pharma User Fees
October 1, 2007: Congress Considers Safety of Food Imports
September 28, 2007: President Transmits U.S.-Peru FTA Implementing Legislation to Congress
September 27, 2007: House and Senate Vote to Temporarily Extend TAA
September 27, 2007: House Committee Approves EAR Penalties Legislation
September 25, 2007: Ways and Means Committee Approves Draft U.S.-Peru FTA Implementing Legislation in Mock Mark-up
September 24, 2007: CBP Announces Date for 8th Annual Trade Symposium
September 22, 2007: Senate Finance Passes US-Peru FTA Legislation
September 19, 2007: USTR Requests Comments for 2007 National Trade Estimate Report
September 4, 2007: USTR Invites Comment on Dispute Settlement Proceedings Concerning US Domestic Support and Export Credit for Ag Products
August 22, 2007: CBP Announces End of SIL Procedure and Modification of PEA Test
August 21, 2007: USTR Announces 2007 Review of Andean Trade Preference Programs
August 14, 2007: U.S. Requests WTO Dispute Settlement Panel Challenging China's IP Rights Laws
August 7, 2007: Ahern Appointed Deputy Commissioner of CBP
August 3, 2007: President Signs Cargo Security Measure Requiring 100% Scanning Into Law
August 2, 2007: Senate Banking Committee Approves Currency Bill Aimed at China
July 31, 2007: USTR to Hold Public Hearing on China’s Compliance with WTO Commitments
July 30, 2007: Congress Passes Conference Version of Cargo Security Measure
July 30, 2007: House Approves 2007 Farm Bill; Senate Still to Consider
July 24, 2007: Senate Introduces Bill to Overhaul TAA
July 20, 2007: House Ag Committee Passes 2007 Farm Bill
July 19, 2007: FTA Update: Optimism on Panama and Peru; A Step Back on Colombia
July 19, 2007: President Announces Working Group on Food Safety
July 13, 2007: CBP Commissioners Speak on Cargo Security
July 13, 2007: Strategies for Dealing with Counterfeiting
July 12, 2007: Congress Passes Bill Tightening Scrutiny of Foreign Investments
July 11, 2007: BIS Seeks Speakers and Presentations for July 30 Meeting of Deemed Export Advisory Committee
July 10, 2007: BIS Announces Lottery for 2007 Update Conference
July 9, 2007: House Democratic Leadership Announces Position on Pending FTAs and TPA
July 6, 2007: ITC Publishes Revised Version of 2007 HTS
July 2, 2007: President Bush Extends the Andean Trade Preference Program
July 1, 2007: President Bush Makes Changes to the GSP Program
June 28, 2007: DHS and State Issue Proposed Rules on the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
June 28, 2007: House Passes Andean Trade Extension Bill
June 26, 2007: House and Senate Agree to Support Extension of Andean Trade Preferences Program
June 21, 2007: BIS Announces Revised Export and Reexport Policy for China
June 20, 2007: CIT Reconfirms and Expands Scope of "Festive Articles" in Wilton Decision
June 19, 2007: USTR Rejects Section 301 China Currency Petition
June 18, 2007: U.S. Launches BIT Negotiations with Rwanda
June 15, 2007: Canada and EFTA Countries Conclude FTA Negotiations
June 6, 2007: WTO Establishes Panel to Address US Zeroing Practice on EU's Request
June 5, 2007: CBP Issues Notice of Intent to Distribute FY 2007 AD/CV Revenues to Affected Domestic Producers
June 5, 2007: Justice O'Connor to Serve on NAFTA ECC Panels
June 4, 2007: House Asks ITC to Investigate Chinese Trade Practices
May 30, 2007: Ahern to be Next CBP Deputy Commissioner
May 28, 2007: US-Korea FTA Draft Text Now Available
May 22, 2007: Lawmakers File Section 301 Petition Against China on Currency Manipulation
May 21, 2007: USTR Announces Initiation of GSP Country Eligibility and Product Review for 2007
May 18, 2007: Ag Negotiatior Crowder to Leave USTR, Special Doha Ag Envoy Appointed
May 18, 2007: Immigration Deal Reached by Administration and Bipartisan Group of Senators
May 16, 2007: USDA Releases 2007 Farm Bill Proposals to Expand, Improve Trade
May 15, 2007: ITC Invites Comments on Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act
May 15, 2007: CBP Issues Revised ICP on Determining Related Party Transaction Value Acceptability
May 3, 2007: DEA Amends Reporting Requirements for Imports, Exports Involving List I and II Chemicals
May 2, 2007: FDA Announces Detention of all Vegetable Protein Shipments from China for Animal or Human Food Use
May 1, 2007: DHS Officially Changes Names of Two Bureaus to CBP and ICE
Apr. 25, 2007: Bush Administration Proposes Bill to Enhance Export Control Enforcement Authority
Apr. 24, 2007: EU REACH Registration Scheduled to Take Effect June 1, 2007
Apr. 20, 2007: California's Prop 65 Affects U.S. Importers
Apr. 20, 2007: EC to Extend Byrd Sanctions to 32 Additional Products
Apr. 19, 2007: C-TPAT Program Generates Return on Investment
Apr. 13, 2007: US Requests WTO Consultations with China Regarding IPR Protection/Enforcement
Apr. 12, 2007: CBP Extends Test for Electronic FTZ Applications for Additional 6 Months
Apr. 10, 2007: USTR Seeks Comments on Increasing Import Duties on Certain Goods from All "Column 1" Countries in Response to EU Enlargement
Apr. 9, 2007: USITC To Release Report on Agricultural Sales to Cuba
Apr. 2, 2007: In Major Policy Shift, US Applies Countervailing Duties to China
Apr. 2, 2007: US Reaches Free Trade Agreement with Korea; Congress Still Needs to Approve
Mar. 30, 2007: House Proposes Extension of Andean Trade Preferences
Mar. 29, 2007: House Democrats Offer New Trade Policy
Mar. 27, 2007: Senate Proposes Returning Import Inspections to USDA
Mar. 16, 2007: House Holds Hearing on Bill to Apply CV Duties to Non Market Economies
Mar. 15, 2007: 9/11 Bill Passes Senate
Mar. 12, 2007: Senate Holds Hearing on Pharmaceutical Importation for U.S. Consumers
Mar. 2, 2007: President Implements CAFTA for Dominican Republic and Modifies Rules of Origin
Feb. 28, 2007: Bill Would Add U.S. Interested Parties in Dumping Cases
Feb. 27, 2007: Dean Pinkert Sworn in as ITC Commissioner
Feb. 14, 2007: CBP to Revalidate C-TPAT Members in 2007
May 11, 2007: Congress and Administration Announce New Trade Policy
May 10, 2007: Senate Backs Expanding Drug Safety, Rejects Reimportation
Feb. 9, 2007: Customs HQ to Review Import Entries
Feb. 8, 2007: Irving Williamson Sworn in as ITC Commissioner
Feb. 2, 2007: U.S. Files WTO Case Against China Over Prohibited Subsidies
Feb. 1, 2007: United States and Uruguay Sign TIFA
Jan. 25, 2007: No More GSP for Bulgaria and Romania
Jan. 3, 2007: Methodology Change Likely to Reduce Dumping Assessments
Dec. 26, 2006: Proposed Security Information Requirements
Dec. 21, 2006: GAO Report on Export Controls
Dec. 20, 2006: Pres. Bush Signs Trade Bill
Dec. 20, 2006: Vietnam Set for WTO
Dec. 12, 2006: Key Trade Bill Passed
Dec. 4, 2006: Western Hemisphere Passport Travel Initiative
Dec. 1, 2006: Update on 2007 HTS
Nov. 29, 2006: BIS Guidance on China Bound Trade
Nov. 7, 2006: GSP Status May Ride on Election
Sep. 27, 2006: Bill to Extend GSP. With Changes
Sep. 19, 2006: CBP Announces Office of Trade
Aug. 30, 2006: President Notifies Congress of Colombia FTA
Aug. 22, 2006: New CPSC Reporting Rules
Aug. 20, 2006: President Signs Pension, Trade Bill
Aug. 8, 2006: Congress Approves Pension Bill with Trade Measures
Aug. 8, 2006: Retroactive AD Duties on Mixed Wax Candles
Jul. 27, 2006: Bahrain FTA Effective Today
Jul. 27, 2006: Classification of Unisex Footwear
July 27, 2006: BIS Withdraws Mandatory Electronic Filing
Jul. 19, 2006: Senate Bill for Customs Reauthorization & Security
Jul. 19, 2006: Senate Seeks Comments on Duty Suspension, Corrections
Jul. 14, 2006: CPSC Proposal to Expand Penalties
July, 14, 2006: Guatemala Approved for Retroactive CAFTA-DR Claims
Jul. 14, 2006: New Guidance on NAFTA Preference Override
Jul. 14, 2006: Peru Approves Trade Deal
Jul. 14, 2006: Proposed Antiboycott Penalty Guidelines
Jul. 10, 2006: New Focus on Exports to China
Jul. 10, 2006: New WCO Criteria for Authorized Economic Operator
Jul. 5, 2006: C-TPAT Deadline Extended
Jun. 22, 2006: Japan Lifting US Beef Ban
Jun. 22, 2006: New CPSC Standards on Self Reporting
Jun. 22, 2006: WTO Sides with US on EU Inconsistency
Jun. 15, 2006: Wood Packing Material Phase 3 Enforcement
Jun. 6, 2006: Mandatory C-TPAT Portal Up
Jun. 2, 2006: New Rules on Split Shipments
May 31, 2006: W. Ralph Basham Confirmed as Commissioner
May 30, 2006: Oman FTA Moving Forward
Mar. 28, 2006: Houses Passes Trade Bill
May 6, 2006: Update: House Passes Harbor Safety Bill
May 4, 2006: C-TPAT Legislation Update
Apr. 29, 2006: Last Call for Tariff Cuts and Customs Benefits
Apr. 24, 2006: New C-TPAT Portal
Apr. 13, 2006: Customs Limits Park B. Smith
Apr. .3, 2006: President Toughens Counterfeiting Laws
Mar. 28, 2006: Proposal Would Put Immigration Appeals in Federal Circuit
Mar. 9, 2006: CAFTA Implemented for El Salvador
March 9, 2006: U.S. to End Zeroing
Feb. 27, 2006: US Releases Port Security Information
Feb. 22, 2006: USTR Focuses on China Compliance
Feb. 13, 2006: WTO Rules on Foreign Sales Corporations, Again
Feb. 8, 2006: Congress Passes Byrd Repeal
Jan. 25, 2006: Japan Bans U.S. Beef
Jan. 25, 2006: Korea Agrees to End U.S. Beef Ban
January 25, 2006: Stiffer Export Penalties Possible
Jan. 25, 2006: Ukraine Regains GSP Status
Jun. 1, 2006: Liquidated Damages Procedures for PMS
Dec. 27, 2005: Morocco FTA Effective January 1; CAFTA Date Unclear
Dec. 21, 2005: TSCA Regulations Changing
Dec. 21, 2005: Senate Moves to Repeal Byrd Amendment
Dec. 14, 2005: New Policy on Reimbursement of Dumping Duties
Dec. 1, 2005: House Moves to Repeal Byrd Amendment
Dec. 1, 2005: TRIPS Deadline Extended for Least Developed Countries
Nov. 30, 2005: China Quota Bidding to Commence
Nov. 30, 2005: CSI Expanding to Pakistan
Nov. 30, 2005: President Makes Speech on Border Security
Nov. 30, 2005: WTO Ruling on Softwood Lumber
Nov. 11, 2005: Update on Electronic FTZ CBPF-214
Nov. 9, 2005: Customs Launches Secure Border Initiative
Nov. 9, 2005: U.S. and China Announce Textile Quotas
Oct. 20, 2005: CPSC Program Plan with China
Oct. 14, 2005: GSP Program Under Scrutiny
Oct. 14, 2005: Textile Declaration to be Eliminated
Oct. 11, 2005: Nicaragua Approves CAFTA
Sep. 30, 2005: Commissioner Bonner Announces Intention to Retire
Sep. 30, 2005: USTR Seeks Comments on Intellectual Property Rights
Sep. 29, 2005: More on Wood Packing
Sep. 24, 2005: Update on Solid Wood Packing
Aug. 30, 2005: ITC Seeking Comments on HS Amendments
Aug. 30, 2005: Latent Defects Not Subject to Reconciliation
Aug. 24, 2005: Customs to Test FTZ e-Applications
Aug. 18, 2005: Preliminary Determination in Brazil Juice Case
Aug. 16, 2005: Bill Seeks to Create Trade Prosecutor
Aug. 16, 2005: President Renews Export Controls
Aug. 3, 2005: Ford Motors Hit with $20 Million Penalty
Aug. 2, 2005: President Bush Signs CAFTA-DR
Jul. 28, 2005: CAFTA Passes
Jul. 26, 2005: Export Control Regulatory Changes
July 19, 2005: C-TPAT Submissions to be Made On-Line
Jul. 7, 2005: Pres. Bush Gets Trade Promotion Authority Into 2007
Jul. 5, 2005: Senate Approves DR-CAFTA Implementing Legislation, Full House Still to Vote
Jun. 30, 2005: U.S. CBP Adopts NAFTA Rule on Disassembly
June 28, 2005: CAFTA-DR Goes to Congress
June 22, 2005: ITC to Study NAFTA Rule Changes
June 22. 2005: Ways & Means Approves CAFTA Bill
Jun. 16, 2005: CPSC Looking at ATV Safety
June 1, 2005: US CPSC & China Cooperation on Safety
May 28, 2005: Supreme Court Denies Beef Refunds
May 15, 2005: CITA Makes Affirmative Determinations
May 2, 2005: Supreme Court: Foreign Taxes Subject to Wire Fraud
Apr. 29, 2005: CITA Agrees to Open China Investigations
Apr. 29, 2005: Federal Circuit Allows China Textile Inquiry
Apr. 21, 2005: Tighter Controls on Chemical/Biological Technology
Apr. 7, 2005: EU and Canada Announce Byrd Lists
Apr. 7, 2005: U.S. Acts Against Chinese Textiles
Mar. 30, 2005: Amendments to Explanatory Notes
Mar. 30, 2005: FMC Compromise on Penalties
Mar. 28, 2005: Customs Hardens C-TPAT
Mar. 23, 2005: CPSC Imposes Large Penalty
Mar. 22, 2005: Hearings on CAFTA-DR Set to Begin
Mar. 18, 2005: President Nominates Rep. Portman to USTR
Mar. 10, 2005: U.S. Continues Steel Monitoring
Mar. 9, 2005: Chile FTA Regulations
Mar. 5, 2005: CBP Releases Final Importer Security Standards
Mar. 4, 2005: ITC Votes to Continue Case on Brazil Orange Juice
Aug. 23, 2005: ACE Update
Feb. 22, 2005: New Draft C-TPAT Standards
Feb. 17, 2005: Appeals Court Tightens Criminal Export Rules
Feb. 17, 2005: NAFTA Rules Changes in Effect
Dec. 14, 2005: Bahrain FTA Passes
Feb. 1, 2005: C-TPAT Dropped for ACE Portal
Jan. 24, 2005: Customs to Hold Miami Cargo Seminar
Jan. 18, 2005: New Nonproliferation Sanctions
Jan. 11, 2005: Administration Changes Continue
Jan. 11, 2005: Reconciliation Time Extended
Jan. 11, 2005: Ways & Means Retains Customs
Jan. 5, 2005: Court Grants Injunction to Chinese Textile Safeguards
Jan. 5, 2005: USTR Seeks Comments on IP
Dec. 28, 2004: U.S.-Australia FTA Set for Jan. 1
Dec. 21, 2004: BIS Requiring Licensees to Communicate Conditions
Dec. 21, 2004: State Revises ITAR Registration Fees
Dec. 16, 2004: Egypt Deal with Israel for US Access
Dec. 6, 2004: President Signs Trade Bill
Nov. 30, 2004: WTO Authorizes Retaliation for Byrd Amendment
Nov. 24, 2004: U.S. Prepared to Drop FTA with Dominican Republic
Nov. 22, 2004: Draft C-TPAT Minimum Standards
Nov. 20, 2004: Post-Quota World Views
Nov. 19, 2004: US-Australia FTA to be Effective January 1, 2005
Nov. 18, 2004: GSP Annual Review
Oct. 15, 2004: New Chile FTA Instructions
Oct. 13, 2004: Congress Moves to Repeal Export Subsidy
Oct. 8, 2004: Proposed New Rules on Copyrighted Works
Oct. 8, 2004: New Singapore FTA Instructions
Sep. 20, 2004: Final Rule on Wood Packing Material
Sep. 20, 2004: US and Bahrain Sign FTA
Sep. 10, 2004: GSP for Iraq
Sep. 10, 2004: OFAC Publishing Penalty Cases
Sep. 9, 2004: Customs Changes Course On Prototypes
Sep. 9, 2004: New Rules on Ultimate Consignee
Sep. 1, 2004: Federal Circuit Refuses HMT Interest
Sep. 1, 2004: WTO Issues Arbitral Award Against Byrd Amendment
Aug. 23, 2004: Revised Schedule for Enforcement of Prior Notice
Jul. 27, 2004: Congress Approves U.S.-Morocco FTA
Jul. 26, 2004: Dominican Republic Added To CAFTA
Jul. 19, 2004: Senate Passes U.S.-Australia FTA
Jul 15, 2004: Amended Bond Requirements for Ag and Aqua Products
Jul. 14, 2004: USTR Requests Comments on Israel IP Protection
Jul. 14, 2004: President Signs AGOA III
Jul. 7, 2004: House Moves to Repeal FSC
Jul. 6, 2004: Annual GSP Review
July 1, 2004: Congress Approves Renewal of Burma Sanctions
Jun. 28, 2004: Senate Committee Votes Against Australia FTA
Jun. 21, 2004: Ontario Premier Proposes Unified Border Inspection
Jan. 18, 2004: NAFTA MFN Harmonization
June 17, 2004: U.S. and Morocco Sign FTA
June 7, 2004: Supreme Court Settles Mexican Truck Access
May 29, 2004: CAFTA and Bahrain FTA News Update
Mar. 29, 2004: New EU Countries to Lose GSP May 1
May 19, 2004: AFL-CIO China Complaint Rejected
May 19, 2004: US and Australia in FTA
May 11, 2004: US Imposes Sanctions on Syria
May 6, 2004: New C-TPAT Verification System
Apr. 24, 2004: U.S. Eases Libya Sanctions
April 23, 2004: FDA Re-opens Comment Periods On Registration and Prior Notice
April 20, 2004: Bangladesh GSP Threatened
Apr. 9, 2004: U.S. and Mexico in Data Sharing Agreement
Apr. 2, 2004: Supreme Court Upholds Destructive Vehicle Search
Apr. 1, 2004: Panama and Colombia in FTA Talks with U.S.
Mar. 18, 2004: BR&C Wins Federal Circuit Reversal on 9802
Mar. 17, 2004: Dominican Republic Added to CAFTA
Mar. 17, 2004: US Request WTO Panel on EU Intellectual Property Rules
Mar. 16, 2004: AFL/CIO Seeks China Trade Sanctions
Mar. 12, 2004: Update on FSC Sanctions
Mar. 10, 2004: HTS Corrections Posted
March 3, 2004: US and Morocco in Free Trade Agreement
Apr. 26, 2004: U.S. and EU in Cargo Security Agreement
Feb. 24, 2004: WTO Approves EU Sanctions for Antidumping Act of 1916
Feb. 16, 2004: CBP Announces NCAP Test
Feb. 11, 2004: CBP Guidance on U.S.-Singapore FTA
Feb. 9, 2004: CBP Extends Post Entry Amendment Processing
Feb. 9, 2004: CBP Guidance on US-Chile FTA
Feb. 9, 2004: U.S. and Australia Reach Free Trade Accord
January 9, 2004: Guidance for Exports of Solid Wood Packaging Material
Feb. 3, 2004: Text of CAFTA Released
Jan. 29, 2004: Benin Designated Under AGOA
Jan. 28, 2004: Eight Countries Request Sanctions on Byrd Amendment
Jan. 27, 2004: US and Costa Rica Reach Agreement
Jan. 27, 2004: US-Bahrain Trade Negotiations
January 1, 2004: AGOA Update
January 1, 2004: US-Chile FTA
January 1, 2004: US-Singapore FTA
Dec. 12, 2003: Central American Trade Agreement
Dec. 12, 2003: NAFTA Rules and MFN Harmonization
Nov. 20, 2003: CITA Accepts Textile Petition
Nov. 10, 2003: WTO RULES ON STEEL SAFEGUARDS
October 15, 2003: FDA Releases Interim Final Rules
August 14, 2003: Customs Releases Guidelines
August 14, 2003: ATPDEA v. CBTPA
August 14, 2003: Barnes, Richardson & Colburn Joins Meritas
August 14, 2003: Carriers may apply for FAST program
August 14, 2003: China Safeguard Action Requested for Four Categories by U.S. Tade Associations
August 14, 2003: Congress Expected to Vote Soon on Implementing U.S.-Chile and U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreements
August 14, 2003: Court Upholds HMT Time Limit
August 14, 2003: Customs Announces Anti-Terrorism Seminar for C-TPAT Participants
August 14, 2003: Customs Announces New Importer Self-Assessment Program
August 14, 2003: Customs Discontinues the use of CF 28s to Verify Importers' Security Practices
August 14, 2003: Customs' Guidance Concerning 24-Hour Advance Vessel Manifest Rule
August 14, 2003: Customs' Issues Final Rule Requiring Presentation of Cargo Manifests 24 Hours Prior to Ocean Vessel Lading at Foreign Ports
August 14, 2003: Customs Issues Proposed Rule on Customs Business Performed by Parent and Subsidiary Corporations
August 14, 2003: Customs Publishes Treasury Decision On New Binding Ruling Procedures
August 14, 2003: Customs Releases Guidelines and FAQ for C-TPAT Validation Process
August 14, 2003: Customs Rolls Out Two New Cargo Security Programs
August 14, 2003: Customs Rolls Out Two New Cargo
August 14, 2003: Customs to Begin Enforcement of 24-Hour Manifest Rule
August 14, 2003: Drawback Available on MPF
August 14, 2003: EU Action Against CSI Members
August 14, 2003: EU Seeks To Harmonize Participation in US Container Security Initiative
August 14, 2003: FDA Final Rule On Recordkeeping and Notification Requirements for "Export Only" Articles
August 14, 2003: FDA RELEASES PROPOSED RULE ON RECORD KEEPING FOR FOOD IMPORTS
August 14, 2003: Federal Circuit rules that CBP classification decisions following notice and comment do not get full deference
August 14, 2003: New Customs Web Site
August 14, 2003: NEW FARM BILL TO REQUIRE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN LABELING
August 14, 2003: New SIL and PEA Coversheet
August 14, 2003: Post-Entry Amendment Program Extended
August 14, 2003: Prior Notice of Imported Food Shipments Proposal
August 14, 2003: Programs to Speed U.S.-Canada Border Crossings
August 14, 2003: Proposal to Extend NAFTA Origin to Remanufactured Goods
August 14, 2003: Ruling Expands the Scope of Dutiable Royalties and Commissions
August 14, 2003: Section 201 Steel Import License Required as of February 1, 2003
August 14, 2003: Six Mega-Ports Join CSI
August 14, 2003: TRADE ACT OF 2002
August 14, 2003: U.S. Bans Imports From Burma
August 14, 2003: U.S. Container Security Initiative
August 14, 2003: U.S. Proposes Ambitious Tariff Reduction Plan
August 14, 2003: United States and Chile Sign Free Trade Agreement
August 14, 2003: United States and Singapore Sign Free Trade Agreement
August 14, 2003: United States Announces Intention to Negotiate Free Trade Agreements with Bahrain and Dominican Republic
August 14, 2003: United States House and Senate Ratify Singapore and Chile Free Trade Agreements
August 14, 2003: United States Trade Representative Updates Trade Agreement Negotiation Status
August 14, 2003: USTR ISSUES CHANGES TO TARIFF SCHEDULE
August 14, 2003: USTR Releases Text of the US-Chile Free Trade Agreement
August 14, 2003: WTO Issues Deadline for U.S. to Conform Byrd Amendment
August 14, 2003: WTO Panel Decision Regarding Byrd Amendment Issued
August 14, 2003: Congress Passes Legislation Implementing U.S.-Chile and U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreements
June 10, 2003: Federal Circuit rules that CBP classification decisions following notice and comment do not get full deference
June 3, 2003: United States Trade Representative Updates Trade Agreement Negotiation Status
March 2003: Summary of Antidumping Duty Investigation No. 731-TA-1029
January 2003: Summary of Docket No. 2286
July 2002: Customs’ Future in Homeland Security
July 2002: Update on the Homeland Security Legislation
June 2002: European Commission Adopts Proposal for Revised General Scheme of Tariff Preferences
June 2002: House Ways and Means Committee Announces Hearing on President's Proposed Department of Homeland Security
June 2002: President Bush Issues Proposed Bill to Create Department of Homeland Security
May 2002: Antidumping Duty ITA Docket No. 2235
May 2002: Confidentiality of Vessel Manifest Information
May 2002: Customs refunds now through ACH
May 2002: EU, Posed for Retaliation, Revises Its List of Targeted U.S. Products
April 2002: "Special 301" Report on Global Intellectual Property Protection
April 2002: Canada to Require Correct 10-Digit HS Number
March 11, 2002: Antidumping Duty ITA Docket No. 2235
March 2002: House Committee Passes Maritime Security Bill
March 2002: Merger of Customs and INS Proposed by Bush Administration
March 2002: President Imposes Steel Tariffs
February 2002: Antidumping Duty case no. A-570-875 was filed on February 21, 2002
February 2002: Antidumping Duty ITA No. A-570-874 was filed on February 13, 2002, for Certain Ball Bearings and Parts Thereof from the People's Republic of China.
February 2002: Classification of Data on Hard Drives
February 2002: Customs Defers Collection of Duties on ATPA imports
February 2002: Customs Rules on Classification of Costumes
February 2002: FDA Issues 'Catfish' Guidelines
February 2002: This summary of Docket No. 2230, a 332 request regarding a Free Trade Agreement between the United States and Singapore, was prepared by Barnes, Richardson and Colburn.
February 2002: This summary of Docket No. 2231, a 332 request regarding tariff elimination under the WTO and the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA), was prepared by Barnes, Richardson and Colburn.
February 2002: This summary of Docket No. 2232, a 332 request regarding the effect on U.S. industry sectors and exports of tariff reductions and eliminations by U.S. trading partners under WTO
February 2002: USTR to Pursue Case Against Canadian Wheat Board
January 22, 2002: This summary of Docket No. 2228, a 332 request regarding the Generalized System of Preferences, was prepared by Barnes, Richardson and Colburn
January 22, 2002: This summary of Docket No. 2229, a 332 request regarding a Free Trade Agreement between the United States and Taiwan, was prepared by Barnes, Richardson and Colburn.
January 2002: Acceleration of NAFTA Tariff Elimination Affects $25 billion in total trade
January 2002: Customs Extends Comment Period on Proposed Rule on Split Shipments
January 2002: Customs Issues Pipeline Regarding Identification of Ultimate Consignees at the Time of Entry
January 2002: EXTENSION OF POST ENTRY AMENDMENT (PEA) TEST
December 2001: HOUSE PASSES TRADE PROMOTION AUTHORITY BILL
December 2001: New Legislation in Canada To Expedite Low-Risk Imports from the U.S.
December 2001: PRESIDENT IMPLEMENTS U.S.-JORDAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
December 2001: Safeguards for China in the WTO
December 2001: STEEL CRISIS CONTINUES
December 2001: TWO PORT SECURITY BILLS CONSIDERED BY CONGRESS
December 2001: UPDATE ON HARBOR MAINTENANCE TAX
December 2001: VIETNAM IN FORCE
November 14, 2001: DOHA DECLARATION, November 14, 2001
November 2001: Court Decision Emboldens Customs' Scrutiny of NAFTA, AGOA, and CBTPA Claims.
November 2001: CUSTOMS' COMMISSIONER SPEAKS ON PORT SECURITY
November 2001: Customs Issues Proposed Rules Allowing Single Entry for Split Shipments
November 2001: Customs Reinstates NY Binding Ruling Program
November 2001: NAFTA Truck Accord
November 2001: Phase Three of Textile Integration
November 2001: President Ends Tariff Rate Quota on Lamb Meat
November 2001: RESTRICTIONS ON COMPUTER EXPORTS LIFTED
November 2001: Save Duty on Year-End Entries
November 2001: Second Customs Trade Symposium
October 2001: CUSTOMS' NEW FOCUSED ASSESSMENTS AND AUDIT STRATEGY
October 2001: Focused Assessment guidelines published to replace CAT Kits
October 2001: FTC Enforces Origin Rule for Online Catalogs
October 2001: GSP Extension Bill in House
October 2001: International Trade Commission Votes that Certain Steel Varieties Injured by Imports
October 2001: Trade Promotion Authority Inches Forward
October 2001: U.S.- Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agreement
October 2001: U.S. Wins WTO Case on Sea Turtle Conservation
October 2001: USITC Makes Available Report Regarding Free Trade Agreement with South Korea
September 2001: Customs Appropriations to Fight Terrorism
September 2001: GSP Lapses Again
September 2001: U.S.- Jordan Free Trade Area Approved
August 28, 2001: Proposed Rulemaking Comment Extension
August 2001: CAFC Decision in Heartland By-Products
July 2001: CAFC Support NAFTA Marking Rules
July 2001: Draft FTAA Agreement Published on the Web
July 2001: Hearings set on Next Commissioner
July 2001: President Modifies GSP Treatment
July 2001: Request for WTO Panel Against US "Byrd Amendment"
July 2001: United States Removes Banana War Sanctions
July 2001: WTO Releases Appellate Body Report on Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Products from Japan
June 2001: China's Accession to the WTO
June 2001: Distribution of Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset to Affected Domestic Producers
June 2001: EU and China Resolve Outstanding Bilateral Issues on WTO Accession
June 2001: EU Enlargement to Proceed on Schedule
June 2001: EU Trade Commissioner Condemns White House Steel Initiative
June 2001: President Modifies GSP Treatment
June 2001: President to Extend Normal Trade Relations Status for China
June 2001: United States Supreme Court Decides that Customs Rulings are not Entitled to "Chevron" Deference
June 2001: United States Wins WTO Turtle Protection Case
June 2001: US Customs to start new Focused Assessments
June 2001: White House Seeks Import Curbs for Steel
May 2001: CIT Decision on Festive Articles
May 2001: Congress Considers Extending Iran-Libya Sanctions Act
May 2001: Department of Transportation Proposed Rule Could Affect Mexican Carriers Operating in U.S
May 2001: FTC Requires Disclosing U.S.-Origin Components in Foreign Textiles and Apparel
May 2001: House Passes Bill Increasing Penalties for Failure or Delay in Filing Shipper's Export Declaration
May 2001: Importing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
May 2001: Senator Introduces Bills to Allow Free Trade Agreements to be Negotiated with Australia, Korea, and New Zealand
May 2001: United States To Move Forward on Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agreement
April 2001: Assessment of Liquidated Damages Regarding Imported Merchandise That is Not Admissible Under the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act ("FDCA")
April 2001: Foot and Mouth Disease in the EU
April 2001: House Bill Introduced To Require Country of Origin Marking on Perishable Agricultural Products
April 2001: The U.S. is Considering the Suspension of GSP Treatment for the Ukraine
April 2001: U.S. and EU Reach Agreement in Bananas Dispute
March 2001: Amended Procedure for Refunds of HMT under Swisher
March 2001: Customs Modifies Reconciliation Procedures
March 2001: ITC Maintains Anti-Dumping Duties on Stainless Steel Bar
March 2001: New Policy on Rejected Entries
March 2001: U.S. - Greece Resolve WTO Dispute over Television Piracy
March 2001: United States Bars Importation of Rough Diamonds from Liberia
March 2001: United States v. Action Products International Decision
March 2001: WTO Agricultural Negotiations Move to Phase Two
March 2001: WTO rules against EU anti-dumping duty calculation methods
December 2001: Safeguards for China in the WTO
February 2001: More Compliance Assessment Revisions
February 2001: Reporting of Freight Charges
February 2001: United States-Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agreement Update
January 2001: CAFC Kills "More Than" Rule for Classification
January 2001: Clinton Kills Congressional Plan for Low-Cost Prescription Imports
January 2001: Customs Announces Post Entry Amendment Prototype
January 2001: Customs Commissioner Resigns
January 2001: Customs Publishes Third Draft of Entry Revision Project
January 2001: New HS Provision for Prototypes
January 2001: Public Comments Requested On U.S.-Chile Trade Agreement Negotiations
January 2001: Revised Policy Regarding Yugoslavia
January 2001: Tax on Imports Remains Constitutional and Enforceable
January 2001: U.S. and Chile Begin Free Trade Talks
November 2000: NAFTA Deadlines
November 2000: Special Alert: NAFTA 2001
November 2000: US and Singapore to Negotiate Free Trade Agreement
October 2000: CAFC Rules on Tolling of Statute of Limitations in Harbor Maintenance Case
October 2000: Customs Publishes Final Recordkeeping Penalty Mitigation Guidelines
October 2000: Customs Revises Regulations Concerning Petitions for Relief
October 2000: IBM Seeks Supreme Court Review of Interest on HMT Issue
October 2000: President Grants GSP Status to Nigeria
October 2000: US-Jordan Free Trade Agreement
September 2000: Brokers to be Subject to "CAT" Style Audit
September 2000: World Customs Organization Begins Rewrite of Harmonized Tariff
September 2000: WTO Appellate Ruling on Anti-Dumping Act of 1916
August 2000: August 4 Deadline for Faxed SED's
August 2000: Crackdown on MIS-Marking of Wearing Apparel
August 2000: Update: Faxed SED's
July 2000: House Acts on Trade Bill
July 2000: House Subcommittee Approves Partial Funding For Customs Modernization
July 2000: U.S. Signs Trade Pact with Vietnam
June 2000: China PNTR Update
June 2000: ITC Sunset Determinations For Certain Bearings
June 2000: Post-Entry Amendment Policy Delayed
May 2000: U.S. Supreme Court To Decide Weight of Customs Rulings in Court
April 2000: Customs Extends Marking Comment Period
April 2000: Customs Introduces Post Entry Amendments
April 2000: Customs Issues Instructions Via ABI for Filing Reconciliation Entries
April 2000: Customs Publishes Comments to ITC Supporting Sunset of HTSUS Statistical Suffixes
March 2000: Refinements to Compliance Assessment Process
April 2000: Customs’ Enforcement Efforts Increase With Regard to Shipper’s Export Declarations for Canadian Goods
April 2000: New Directive on the Deductibility of Freight
April 2000: Search for Computer Funding Continues
March 2000: Customs Rejects Distinction Between Consumer Goods and Producer Goods for Country of Origin
March 2000: Testimony of Commissioner Raymond Kelly Before The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee
March 2000: U.S. Customs Will Implement New Broker Regulations
March 2000: U.S. to Study Bringing U.K. Into NAFTA
May 19, 2000: China PNTR Update - May 19
February 2000: Tariff Rate Quotas on Steel Wire Rod
January 2000: Federal Circuit Bars Interest on HMT Refunds
January 2000: Government Eases Encryption Rules
Feb. 1, 2006: Secret Service Official to Lead CBP
January 1, 2000: FDA Now Requiring Facilities to Report Potentially Adulterated Food through Electronic Reportable Food Registry
January 6, 2011: Food Safety Bill Signed into Law
November 1999: Sino-American Trade Agreement for WTO Entry1
September 1999: CIT Dismisses Second HMT Import Case
September 1999: Proposed Regulation will Require Listing of Trademarks on Invoices
August 1999: CIT Dismisses One HMT Import Case
August 1999: Commerce Department Drops Crude Oil Case
July 1999: Customs Announces GSP Modifications
July 1999: President Moves to Relax Export Controls on High Performance Computers
July 1999: Under the North American Free Trade Agreement, the United States agreed to eliminate the Merchandise Processing Fee on NAFTA originating goods that qualify to be marked as goods of Mexico.
July 1999: United States Announces Final List in EU Beef Dispute
July 1999: Update on Transshipment
June 1999: Antidumping Order on Roller Chain from Japan to be Revoked
June 1999: Congress Approves Midpoint Interest Calculation in Reconciliation
June1999: Customs Announces Procedures for GSP Expiration
June 1999: Customs Expands Remote Location Filing
May 1999: Commerce Department Finds Dumping of Stainless Steel
May 1999: Customs Posts New Transhipper List:
May 1999: U.S. Manufacturer Seeks Supreme Court Review of NAFTA Marking Rules
May 1999: United States and Canada Resolve Dispute Over Periodicals
April 1999: Banana Sanction Update
April 1999: ITC Issues Penalty for Grey Market Imports
April 1999: Supreme Court Decides Haggar
April 1999: Supreme Court Decides Haggar Case
April 1999: WTO Authorizes U.S. to Suspend Concessions in Banana Dispute
March 1999: Banana Sanctions Take Effect:
March 1999: Congress Moves to Limit Steel Imports
March 1999: Updated List of Hong Kong Textile Transshippers
March 1999: USTR Announces Possible Targets for Beef Sanctions
February 1999: Banana Sanctions Move Forward
February 1999: BXA Increases Export Enforcement
February 1999: Commerce Announces Preliminary Dumping Margins on Steel from Brazil and Japan
February 1999: Customs Commissioner Makes Changes at the Top
February 1999: Customs Updates Transshipment List
February 1999: Encryption Legislation Reintroduced:
February 1999: Reconciliation Update
February 1999: Russia Agrees to Limit Steel Imports
January 1999: ACS Reconciliation Program Update
January 1999: APHIS Proposes Restrictions on Solid Wood Packing Material
January 1999: Customs Issues Instructions on Pre-drilled Softwood Lumber Studs
January 1999: Customs Proposes to Reclassify Preparations Used as Sauces
January 1999: New Penalties for False Drawback Claims
December 1998: BR&C Files Amicus Brief in Haggar Case
December 1998: European Imports Hit with 100% Tariff
December 1998: New FTC Guidelines on "Made in USA" Claims
November 1998: Bureau of Export Administration Amends Post-Shipment Verifications for High Performance Computers
November 1998: Customs Amends List of Textile Transshippers
October 1998: Customs Publishes Proposed New Guidelines for Penalties
October 1998: Customs Releases List of Entities Violating Textile Transshipment Rules
October 1998: Supreme Court to Decide Scope of Customs' Powers
October 1998: U.S. Renews Generalized System of Preferences
October 1998: WTO Rules on Sea Turtle Protection
September 1998: Court Requires Timely Protests of Improper Liquidations
September 1998: Customs Steps Up NAFTA Enforcement
September 1998: Pre-Drilled Lumber Case to Get Expedited Review at CIT
September 1998: Raymond Kelly Becomes Commissioner of Customs
September 1998: U.S. Eases Encryption Restrictions
September 1998: Ways and Means Committee Acts on GSP, Seeks Comments

May 5, 2011

CBP Delays Enforcement for Entering Instruments of International Traffic with Residual Chemicals

Pending the resolution of information technology issues, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is delaying its enforcement of the requirement that residue imported in containers considered to be instruments of international traffic be manifested, classified, and entered. In July 2009, CBP announced that it would no longer allow containers imported with residual cargo to be entered as empty. On May 3, 2011, CBP updated its Frequently Asked Questions document to indicate that an enforcement date for HQ Ruling H026715 has not been set. The enforcement date had previously been listed as July 17, 2011.

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