Following the new security law for Hong Kong passed by China on June 30, 2020, President Trump issued Executive Order 13936 on July 14, 2020 stating in part that “Hong Kong is no longer sufficiently autonomous to justify differential treatment in relation to the People’s Republic of China (PRC or China)” and that “it shall… Read more »
Taggart/Customs and Trade Services and the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
As the status of the Coronavirus situation remains quite fluid, we want to take this opportunity to inform you that we continue monitoring it very closely on a daily basis. The health and safety of our employees is of the utmost importance to us. We are prepared to follow any guidelines issued by health officials… Read more »
Update On Canadian Rail Blockades
Due to blockades on rail lines throughout Canada, any freight moving to, from, or transiting through Canada will very likely see significant delays. The delays are causing a rippling disturbance in the supply chain. In short, there is no freight moving on the rails in Canada, which means a shortage in rail equipment. No rail equipment… Read more »
CHINA SECTION 301 LIST # 4A OFFICIALLY REDUCED TO 7.5%
The United States Representative has officially announced in the Federal Register (see here) that goods from China covered by List # 4A will be subject to 7.5% instead of 15% provided that they are entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on February 14, 2020. The additional… Read more »
THE UNITED STATES AND CHINA SIGNED THE PHASE ONE AGREEMENT ON JANUARY 15, 2020
President Donald Trump signed the Phase One Agreement with Vice Premier Liu He of China at the White House on January 15, 2020. Goods in List 4B will not be sanctioned at all. Goods in List 4A will be reduced from 15% to 7.5% effective 30 days from January 15, 2020 according to a statement… Read more »
