A surge in global e-commerce is transforming international trade - creating real challenges and prompting discussions about Customs’ de minimis rule that exempts low-value shipments from import duties and taxes. Established to facilitate trade, this rule is sparking debates regarding its impact on counterfeiting, forced labor, and the economy. Earlier [...]
The World Shipping Council (WSC) is looking to submit a proposal for a new global green fuel pricing mechanism which would encourage a shift from fossil fuels to greener alternatives from ocean carriers. This proposal would have to figure out a way to work alongside or replace the current Emissions [...]
As the automotive sector in North America continues to evolve under the guidelines of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), stakeholders are offering insights and recommendations to address ongoing challenges. Ahead of the upcoming annual report by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on the impact of USMCA rules, [...]
Since December 21st, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has granted seven emergency waivers to container lines, allowing for the rapid implementation of surcharges on ocean freight tariffs, bypassing the customary 30-day notice period. These surcharges aim to offset the increased operational costs incurred by ocean carriers diverting from the Suez [...]
On Thursday, February 1st, security staff at German airports will go on strike. As a result, most passenger flights departing from Germany that day will likely be cancelled. This recent labor action comes on the heels of a German rail strike last week. AIR CARGO CHALLENGES Lufthansa has advised travelers [...]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is developing a machine learning system to analyze shipments in large quantities, identify potential forced labor, and flag shipments that are eligible for detention. Kellie Gerstmyer and Natasha Llewellyn represented Green Worldwide Shipping at the 2023 Trade Facilitation and Cargo Summit last week, where [...]
Brokers are currently administering Harmonized Tariff Schedule codes for de minimis shipments in the Section 321 Type 86 test. De Minimis value: Items imported into the United States that value under $800 and are not subject to duty. SECTION 321 TYPE 86 SHIPMENTS Entry Type 86 was created in 2019 [...]
U.S. and multinational companies working to comply with U.S. forced labor laws and regulations should be selective in communications with Chinese contacts and companies regarding forced labor issues. China’s Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law (AFSL) is a blocking statute passed in China on June 10, 2021. The AFSL provides the Chinese government [...]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released a Federal Register Notice inviting additional participants to their Section 321 Data Pilot. The Pilot enables CBP to collaborate with private sector supply chain parties to identify and target at-risk shipments for inspection with the goal of swiftly clearing legal packages. [...]
Under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) cotton, tomato products, and polysilicon are identified as high-risk sectors and have stronger enforcement for review. In a recent development, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has begun issuing detention notices against aluminum products. UFLPA ALUMINUM IMPORTS It is essential to stay [...]
