The USTR announced today the extension of the 352 previously reinstated Section 301 exclusions and 77 COVID-related exclusions. The exclusions were set to expire on September 30, 2023. The new expiration date for the exclusions is December 31, 2023. Importers who have products subject to the exclusions should adjust their shipment planning accordingly. As a…
The USTR has announced an extension to the currently active Section 301 Exclusions. These exclusions were originally set to expire on December 31, 2023. The USTR has extended the exclusions until May 31, 2024.
For a list of the extended exclusions, see the following:
Port congestion slowly is continuing to build back up at West Coast ports as the labor dispute between the ILWU and PMA continues. Los Angeles/Long Beach While the terminals appear to be open, productivity has dropped dramatically. CNBC reported that as of yesterday, six vessels were delayed at Los Angeles while two were at anchor at…
The U.S. government and CBP are taking a very hardline stance on imports of products made by forced labor. While CBP has been targeting goods produced by forced labor for a few years, they are now taking a focused approach with goods from China. Specifically, CBP is introducing tools to help them in the enforcement of the Uyghur…
Last Friday, June 2nd, various terminals along the West Coast (Los Angeles, Long Bach, Oakland, Tacoma, Seattle) were shut down due to labor action from the ILWU (Internation Longshore and Warehouse Union). At the port of Oakland, longshoremen did not show up for work. As of noon today, Monday, June 5th, the port of Oakland…