Two Minutes in Trade

CBP suspended multiple Customs Brokers from participating in the Entry Type 86 Test after determining their entries posed an "unacceptable compliance risk."  For more information on this topic, listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade.  

Shoes, seafood, and aluminum are new focus areas for CBP's efforts to root out forced labor. Listen to Two Minutes in Trade for details. 

AGOA and Haiti HOPE/HELP are the topic of a House Ways and Means Committee hearing today. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

The trade facilitation framework was released by Senators Cassidy and Cortez-Masto. Listen for details on Two Minutes in Trade.  

Of the over 40 elements needed for semiconductor production, China has the most and processes the most for 28. Listen for details on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Will trade at the US-Canada border be disrupted? Listen for details on a threatened Canadian Border Services workers strike on Two Minutes in Trade. 

New chemical added to the Superfund excise tax list becoming effective 10/1/24. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Commerce is seeking input on key goods and critical sectors for the IPEF supply chain. Listen for details on Two Minutes in Trade. 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) stated that it plans to further expand the Lacey Act import declaration requirement on December 1st and that comments on the products affected by this change, including whether goods not specified by the USDA should be included, may be submitted starting July 30th.  For more information on this topic, listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade.   

Importers are facing various challenges with steel and aluminum. Identifying the issues and available resources will help you address section 232, AD/CVD, and certification compliance questions.