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SECTION 232 AUTO TARIFF ANNEX RELEASED: KEY DATES AND PRODUCT CLASSIFICATIONS

On April 1, 2025, the U.S. government published the annex to the Section 232 auto tariff proclamation, detailing the specific products subject to new 25% tariffs on passenger vehicles, light trucks, and certain auto parts. The annex outlines key implementation dates and classifications to guide importers, exporters, and compliance professionals. [...]

U.S. ADDS BEER AND EMPTY ALUMINUM CANS TO SECTION 232 ALUMINUM DERIVATIVES

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has announced additions to the annex of derivative products in alignment with Presidential Proclamation 10895, titled "Adjusting Imports of Aluminum into the United States," issued on February 10, 2025. The proclamation imposed specific tariffs on aluminum imports and derivative products. ALUMINUM DERIVATIVES ADDED [...]

2025-04-02T16:24:48+00:00April 2nd, 2025|Customs, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight|

PORT OF LONG BEACH: CARGO SURGE HIGHLIGHTS SHIFTING IMPORT STRATEGIES

Cargo moving through the Port of Long Beach (USLGB) continues to surge, suggesting shifts in U.S. supply chain strategies. Data trends hint that importers started adjusting their sourcing, routing, and inventory replenishment in response to tariff pressures and changing consumer demand. This boost in cargo demand bumped USLGB's February 2025 [...]

2025-03-21T14:46:29+00:00March 21st, 2025|Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight, Shipping News|

NEW OCEAN CARRIER ALLIANCES: IMPACT ON EUROPEAN PORTS

The rollout of new carrier alliances is creating additional congestion across Europe’s major ports, impacting vessel backlogs, high yard utilization, and inland transport delays. As carriers transition to updated service networks, overlapping vessel rotations and shifting terminal assignments add pressure to strained operations in Rotterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg, and Le Havre. [...]

2025-03-20T20:28:47+00:00March 20th, 2025|Export, Freight Talk, Industry Spotlight, Shipping News|

USTR RECOMMENDS FEES FOR CHINA BASED MARINE VESSEL OPERATORS

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed a series of new service fees and operational restrictions targeting Chinese maritime transport operators and carriers utilizing Chinese-built vessels. If enacted, these measures would impact vessel operators calling at U.S. ports, introducing financial penalties based on vessel ownership, fleet composition, and [...]

SECTION 232 TARIFFS ON STEEL AND ALUMINUM IN EFFECT, EU RESPONDS

On March 11, 2025, the European Union (EU) announced retaliatory tariffs as 25% tariff on steel and aluminum U.S. imports went into effect at 12:01 a.m. March 12, 2025 ending all country-specific quotas and exclusions.  These EU countermeasures target approximately €26 billion (around $28.4 billion) worth of U.S. goods and [...]

GERMAN AIRPORT STRIKES DISRUPT CARGO AND PASSENGER OPERATIONS, ADDING STRAIN TO EUROPE’S SUPPLY NETWORK

AVIATION SECURITY WORKERS STRIKE AT 13 GERMAN AIRPORTS A nationwide labor strike organized by Germany’s Verdi union has brought operations to a near standstill at 13 major airports, including Frankfurt, Munich, and Hamburg. The 24-hour walkout, which began on Monday, March 10, 2025, has led to the cancellation of more [...]

U.S. TARIFFS ON CHINA, HONG KONG, CANADA, AND MEXICO: LATEST UPDATES & TRADE IMPACT

U.S. CUSTOMS BORDER PROTECTION PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON NEW U.S. TARIFFS The United States has announced an increase in tariffs on products of the China and Hong Kong along with the implementation of tariffs on products of Canada and Mexico, effective March 4, 2025. Guidance published by Customs & Border [...]

ADDITIONAL 10% U.S. TARIFFS ON CHINA: QUESTIONS ABOUND

UPDATED March 3, 2025 Click to read the most current information about these tariffs: https://www.greenworldwide.com/u-s-tariffs-on-china-hong-kong-canada-and-mexico-latest-updates-trade-impact/ The United States has increased tariffs on Chinese imports from 10% to 20% under a new Executive Order signed on March 3, 2025. However, important details remain unclear. The order does not specify whether [...]

U.S. TARIFFS ON CANADA AND MEXICO TAKE EFFECT: WHAT IT MEANS FOR CROSS-BORDER TRADE AND DE MINIMIS SHIPMENTS

UPDATED MARCH 3, 2025 AT 4:28 PM CST: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued Federal Register Notices detailing tariff implementation for imports from Canada and Mexico, effective March 4, 2025. These notices confirm how goods will be classified under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) and clarify de [...]

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