We’ve posted warnings the past half year about the global supply chain steadily becoming more congested and the cost of shipping rising accordingly. In the past few months, more articles have published about shortages in everything from boba balls to garden gnomes. We highly recommend everyone to watch the video that the Wall Street Journal published a few…
This is a strong warning when importing goods made out of aluminum extrusions or containing parts that are made from an aluminum extrusion process. Aluminum extrusions are found in a range of products ranging from furniture to camping goods to auto parts to electronics. Importers need to closely examine the construction of their products to…
There were a limited number of products subject to Section 301 China Tariff exclusions set to expire on May 31, 2024. The USTR decided to extend the exclusions for a limited number of products. Out of the 429 exclusions, only 164 were extended. Please see Annex C n the USTR publication. Note that ONLY products under Annex…
On May 14, 2024, the USTR released its report summarizing the four-year review of the Section 301 tariff actions taken on imports from China. Following the release of the report, the USTR announced two proposed modifications to the Section 301 China Tariffs. 1.) Increasing the Section 301 tariff in a few key sectors: Battery parts (non-lithium-ion…
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…