MEXICAN TARIFFS SUSPENDED

After several days of negotiations in Washington between the United States and the Mexican delegation, President Trump announced late last Friday that both countries have reached an agreement to address the situation at the southern border.  The tariffs scheduled to be implemented on Monday the 10th of June on all Mexican goods have been suspended…. Read more »

FIFTH GROUP OF PRODUCT EXCLUSIONS FOR LIST # 1 OF CHINA SECTION 301 SANCTIONS

Another Product Exclusion group for Chinese goods under List # 1 has been approved by the U.S. Trade Representative.  The qualifying products shall be entered under Harmonized Tariff Schedule number 9903.88.10. Please refer to the attachment for the Federal Register announcement which includes the full list of products and classifications. There are now 5 groups… Read more »

GSP BENEFITS FOR INDIA ARE TERMINATED EFFECTIVE JUNE 5, 2019

A Presidential Proclamation dated May 31, 2019 has terminated India’s participation in the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences (GSP).  The President stated that “India has not assured the United States that India will provide equitable and reasonable access to its markets. Accordingly, it is appropriate to terminate India’s designation as a beneficiary developing country effective… Read more »