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Termination of Section 232 Duties
CBP issued CSMS message #19-000252 late yesterday announcing the termination of Section 232 Duties for Steel and Aluminum Products of Canada and Mexico. The lifts on the duties are effective today, May 20th. Please read the CSMS message for information for additional details.
Tariff Increases and Bond Sufficiency
Today, the U.S. Trade Representative published in the Federal Register its notice for the increase of Section 301 tariffs for the third tranche of goods from China.
Fresh Tomatoes From Mexico
The Department of Commerce recently announced its intent to terminate the Tomato Suspension Agreement it has with Mexico. How will this affect tomato importers?
Court determines NVOCC is Liable for Vessel Fire
Six years after a vessel fire broke out on the M/V MSC Flaminia, a New York court determined that the NVOCC was partially liable for the explosion and fire.
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