Finally Some Good News for Importers
(Tariff Exclusions)
USTR will start a targeted tariff exclusion process focused on restating previously extended exclusions, most of which expired on December 31, 2020. Per a Federal Register notice inviting public comment attached, USTR will evaluate the reinstatement of each of these exclusions on a case-by-case basis. The 549 exclusions covered by the notice can be found in the link below:
For additional information on 301 tariffs, please visit the below link of Sandler, Travis and Rosenberg, PA, or contact their attorney who specializes in this area, Paula Connelly.
https://www.strtrade.com/trade-news-resources/tariff-actions-resources/section-301-tariffs-on-china
Paula Connelly, Esquire
mobile phone: (781) 897-1771
pconnelly@strtrade.com
NOTICE OF CHB DELAYS DUE TO UNCERTAIN BERTHING TIMES/LOCATIONS
All steamship lines are experiencing port and berth congestion. Please see notice below received from Wanhai. This explains the late notice brokers are receiving regarding arrival notices, berthing times and locations. Without an accurate arrival notice, Customs Brokers cannot file Customs entry. Please be patient as we all continue to work through these trying times. Rest assured, our CHB teams want to clear your freight as quickly as possible.
