WHAT IS THE SECTION 232 AUTO PARTS INCLUSION PROCESS? The Department of Commerce’s interim final rule establishing the Section 232 automobile parts inclusion process took effect September 17, 2025, creating a formal pathway to add automobile parts to the tariff list under Proclamation 10908. Administration of this process falls to [...]
WEEK 38 FINDS U.S. IMPORTERS NAVIGATING CAPACITY CUTS AND SERVICE CHANGES AS CHINA'S GOLDEN WEEK APPROACHES U.S. importers are preparing for potential disruptions ahead of China’s Golden Week holiday beginning October 1. Ocean carriers are executing significant capacity cuts, suspending services, and redeploying vessels to keep supply aligned with [...]
CBP FINALIZES JAPAN TARIFF FRAMEWORKÂ IMPLEMENTATION U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Department of Commerce have finalized amendments to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) to implement Executive Order 14345. The changes set a 15 percent tariff for most Japanese imports, establish industry-specific treatment for automobiles, [...]
WHAT LED TO ONE OF THE LARGEST SHIPPING CONTAINER LOSSES AT A U.S. PORT THIS YEAR? On September 9, 2025, operations at the Port of Long Beach were disrupted when an estimated 67 shipping containers fell from the vessel Mississippi into the harbor at Pier G. A Unified Command response [...]
Week 37 finds U.S. importers managing elevated inventories as blank sailings reshape transpacific services, congestion builds at key Asian ports, and new trade policies alter tariff obligations heading into the fourth quarter. IS A PEAK SEASON SURGE TAKING SHAPE? Carriers doubled blank sailings in Weeks 35 and 36, signaling [...]
WHAT GUIDANCE DID CBP ISSUE ON THE U.S.-JAPAN TARIFF RETROACTIVE PROVISION? U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued interim guidance on the retroactive clause of the U.S.–Japan trade agreement. The Executive Order sets a 15 percent baseline duty on nearly all Japanese imports. Sector-specific rules apply to autos, aerospace products, [...]
On September 5, 2025, the White House issued a new Executive Order that modifies the scope of reciprocal tariffs and establishes procedures for implementing the framework and final trade agreements. This action builds on the April 2, 2025, Executive Order 14257 and subsequent modifications, citing a national emergency tied [...]
HISTORIC TRADE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE U.S. AND JAPAN The White House announced a trade agreement with Japan. It establishes reciprocal tariffs, expands U.S. export access, and secures Japanese investment in U.S. manufacturing and infrastructure. The agreement applies a 15% tariff on most Japanese imports, increases Japan’s purchases of U.S. agriculture [...]
TRANSSHIPMENTS COME UNDER U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION SCRUTINY A recent alert issued by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) included a strong warning: companies tied to illegal transshipment face severe penalties. Consequences include seizure of shipments, steep fines, loss of import privileges, and even criminal charges under U.S. law. Dated [...]
Green Worldwide Shipping® (Green) has once again been recognized as a Great Place to Work® Certified™ company in 2025, marking the third consecutive year Green's people-first culture has earned this national distinction. This recognition highlights the inclusive culture, shared pride, and commitment to excellence that define the Green experience. WHAT [...]
