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Join the conversation as we explore current events impacting the international freight market. From capacity crunches to legislative impacts, Green gives you deep insights for big freight decisions.
CBP Issues Withhold Release Order for Xinjiang Cotton and Tomatoes Over Forced Labor
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a new regional withhold release order on all cotton and tomato products grown and produced by entities operating in China’s Xinjiang province. The action comes after an investigation discovered forced labor in the supply chains of tomato, textile and apparel from the [...]
General Approved Exclusions for Absolute Quota Section 232 Steel and Aluminum
On December 14, 2020, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the U.S. Department of Commerce published Federal Register revised aspects of Commerce’s process for requesting product exclusions from Section 232 measures on steel and aluminum imports, and issuing 123 new Section 232 exclusions. The new exclusions are called [...]
New Trade Rules in Place for UK Freight as Transition Period Ends
The United Kingdom officially separated from the European Union on January 31st, 2020, however the rules set out in their new agreed partnership, which include rules around trade, were not in effect until January 1st, 2021, after the Brexit transition period ended on December 31st, 2020. According to the agreement, [...]
25% Section 301 Tariffs Begin on French Products in Retaliation for 3% Digital Services Tax
As reported in December 2020, after intensive Section 301 review, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced its determination that France’s 3% Digital Services Tax (DST) is unreasonable, discriminatory and creates restrictive burden on U.S. commerce; and decided to take action in the form of additional duties of [...]
U.S. Updates Tariffs on EU Products in Large Civil Aircraft Dispute
The U.S. Trade Representative has determined to adjust tariffs on certain products imported from the European Union (EU) in order to mirror their Section 301 trade remedy approach based on World Trade Organization (WTO) authorization in the Large Civil Aircraft dispute. In implementing this approach, the U.S. Trade Representative [...]
FAQ: What is Blank Sailing and Why Does it Occur?
A Blank Sailing, sometimes referred to as Void Sailing, happens when an ocean line service operator decides to cancel a call or skip a particular port, region, or possibly an entire leg on the scheduled route. Why would an ocean carrier have a vessel skip part [...]
Both Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) Expire December 31, 2020
Two significant trade programs offering duty reduction treatment for import goods, the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB), are set to expire December 31, 2020. MISCELLANEOUS TARIFF BILL This means, starting January 1, 2021, import duties will be reinstated for the 1,660 products covered by the [...]
NEW Section 301 Exclusion Extensions and Modifications on Goods Needed for COVID-19 Treatment
On Wednesday, December 23, 2020, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced it will create additional and extend existing product exclusions on goods from China used to treat COVID-19 that would be impacted by Section 301 tariffs. Many exclusions are set to expire on December 31, 2020. “In [...]
New Aluminum Import Monitoring Licenses Required Starting Jan. 25
In a final rule published Wednesday, December 23, 2020, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) announced the adoption of the Aluminum Import Monitoring and Analysis (AIM) system that requires importers, customs brokers (or their agents) to apply for and obtain an import license for each entry of certain aluminum [...]
FAQ: What is an HTSUS code and how do I determine which one to use?
One key piece of information needed to have goods cleared by U.S Customs & Border Protection (CBP) is the HTSUS code for each of the products being imported. The HTSUS code, or classification, is based on many different factors including what the product is, what it [...]
Rail Congestion and Restrictions Delay Nationwide Freight Across the U.S.
U.S. Railway Delays Freight moving through U.S. railways are facing delays lasting several days and sometimes weeks. Issues related to inclement weather and surges of import cargo, from peak season holiday shipping, are just some of the contributing factors adding to congested freight yards causing delays. On December 1st, a [...]
Importers Seek Section 301 Exclusion Extension as Dec. 31 Deadline Looms and Port Congestion Worsens
On December 31, 2020 most remaining Section 301 Exclusions are set to expire and importers who have been avoiding additional tariffs, some up to 25 percent, will be required to pay on products from China. HOUSE ACTION The National Retail Federation (NRF) provided a letter to legislators, now supported and [...]
Major Snowstorm Heading for Northeast U.S. Ports this Week
Northeast ports in the United States will be closing due to a high-impact snowstorm, starting this Wednesday and is predicted to last through December 17, 2020. Heavy snow is expected, from 12 to 24 inches in New Jersey tomorrow, and strong winds will likely cause whiteout conditions throughout the greater [...]
GSP and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Set to Expire as Importers Urge Action
U.S. businesses are getting more and more concerned as two important trade programs, Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB), that are set to expire at the end of the year, face controversial changes. As reported early last month, on October 30, 2020, the United [...]
latest publications
Join the conversation as we explore current events impacting the international freight market. From capacity crunches to legislative impacts, Green gives you deep insights for big freight decisions.
CBP Issues Withhold Release Order for Xinjiang Cotton and Tomatoes Over Forced Labor
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a new regional withhold release order on all cotton and tomato products [...]
General Approved Exclusions for Absolute Quota Section 232 Steel and Aluminum
On December 14, 2020, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the U.S. Department of Commerce published Federal Register [...]
New Trade Rules in Place for UK Freight as Transition Period Ends
The United Kingdom officially separated from the European Union on January 31st, 2020, however the rules set out in their [...]
25% Section 301 Tariffs Begin on French Products in Retaliation for 3% Digital Services Tax
As reported in December 2020, after intensive Section 301 review, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced its [...]
U.S. Updates Tariffs on EU Products in Large Civil Aircraft Dispute
The U.S. Trade Representative has determined to adjust tariffs on certain products imported from the European Union (EU) in [...]
FAQ: What is Blank Sailing and Why Does it Occur?
A Blank Sailing, sometimes referred to as Void Sailing, happens when an ocean line service operator [...]
Both Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) Expire December 31, 2020
Two significant trade programs offering duty reduction treatment for import goods, the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and Miscellaneous Tariff [...]
NEW Section 301 Exclusion Extensions and Modifications on Goods Needed for COVID-19 Treatment
On Wednesday, December 23, 2020, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced it will create additional and extend [...]
New Aluminum Import Monitoring Licenses Required Starting Jan. 25
In a final rule published Wednesday, December 23, 2020, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) announced the adoption of [...]
FAQ: What is an HTSUS code and how do I determine which one to use?
One key piece of information needed to have goods cleared by U.S Customs & Border Protection [...]
Rail Congestion and Restrictions Delay Nationwide Freight Across the U.S.
U.S. Railway Delays Freight moving through U.S. railways are facing delays lasting several days and sometimes weeks. Issues related to [...]
Importers Seek Section 301 Exclusion Extension as Dec. 31 Deadline Looms and Port Congestion Worsens
On December 31, 2020 most remaining Section 301 Exclusions are set to expire and importers who have been avoiding additional [...]
Major Snowstorm Heading for Northeast U.S. Ports this Week
Northeast ports in the United States will be closing due to a high-impact snowstorm, starting this Wednesday and is predicted [...]
GSP and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Set to Expire as Importers Urge Action
U.S. businesses are getting more and more concerned as two important trade programs, Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and [...]
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