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U.S. Government Plans to Restrict Low-Value Imports Under De Minimis Exemption

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Under the current de minimis rule, shipments with an aggregate value up to $800 per day per person can be imported free of duties and taxes, except for antidumping and countervailing duties and taxes collected by other...more

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As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns: September 2024

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Welcome to the September 2024 issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month. We bring you the most recent and...more

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Canada Seeks Business Input on CUSMA Ahead of 2026 Joint Review

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On August 17, 2024, the Government of Canada initiated a public consultation on the operation of the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA or the Agreement). The Government is seeking views on what is working well with...more

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Hot Topics in International Trade - August 2024 - A Head Scratcher

US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) Headquarters ruling H327577 of May 8, 2024 dealt with an unusual set of circumstances and produced some unusual results. The ruling involved a plant fertilizer product sold under the...more

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Hot Topics in International Trade USMCA facilitation

VP of Marketing/NBD Bob Brewer discusses USMCA facilitation with VP of Braumiller Consulting Group, Robert Stein....more

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New Tariffs and Metal “Melt-and-Pour” Requirements Implemented to Prevent Chinese Circumvention Through Mexico

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On July 10, 2024, the U.S. Government narrowed the tariff exclusions on imports of certain steel and aluminum articles from Mexico, citing national security concerns. These measures effectively impose new tariffs aimed at...more

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Chinese Mobility in the USMCA Region: A Choking Process that will Upend the U.S. and Mexican Automotive Industries

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The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) automotive sector must be prepared to navigate a new set of requirements that will likely reshape supply chains, impact costs, and alter the competitive dynamics within the...more

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New Tariff Policy Amplifies the United States’ Efforts To Bolster Nearshoring Strategy

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On May 14, 2024, President Biden announced a sharp increase in U.S. tariffs on several Chinese imports, including electric vehicles, solar cells, semiconductors, and advanced batteries. The announcement underscored what many...more

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US Trade Rules Playing Larger Role for Manufacturers of Trucks and Truck Parts Tariffs and Geopolitics: Dual Challenges...

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Trade tensions between Washington and US trading partners, notably China, have complicated many supply chain decisions — what to buy, from where, made by whom, and at what tariff cost. Recent statements from senior Biden...more

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Breaking News: Claus’s Customs Compliance is Naughty

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Importing merchandise into the United States can be a tricky process for even magical folk. There are a variety laws and regulations enforced by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP” or “Customs”), and violations can lead...more

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Preparing for Canada’s New Anti-Forced Labour Supply Chain Law

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Canada’s new anti-forced labour legislation, the Forced and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, will come into effect in January 2024, with due diligence reporting requirements starting on May 31, 2024....more

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Hot Topics in International Trade - November 2023 - Legal Framework Governing IMMEX Operations

As we have previously explained in other articles, an IMMEX is a duty deferral program from the Mexican federal government created in 2006, which stands for Industria Manufacturera, Maquiladora y de Servicios de Exportación...more

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Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains

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The Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act will take effect on January 1, 2024, requiring certain organizations in Canada that are involved in the production or distribution of goods to submit a...more

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[Podcast] Keith Matthews and Chris Wozniak: Talking Ag Biotech Episode 5

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On this episode of Talking Ag Biotech, Keith Matthews and Chris Wozniak are joined by Kimberly Reynolds of Wiley’s International Trade Practice to discuss the current United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) genetically...more

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Braumiller Law Group August 2023 Newsletter

Uniformity, or rather the lack thereof, in procedures and practices within U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Centers of Excellence and Expertise (Centers) is evidently harming compliant companies within the trade...more

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Hot Topics in International Trade - August 2023 - Requirements for Bottling/Packing Tequila in the United States

In 2022, the United States was the leading recipient of Mexico’s tequila exports. In that same year, the U.S. imported more than 338 million liters of tequila from the country, more than 32 times the volume imported by...more

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USMCA – Acronym for U.S.-Mexico Corn Argument?

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From tariffs on dairy and solar products to rules of origin for automobiles, the three parties to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (“USMCA”) have disagreed on a variety of issues since the agreement came into force...more

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Braumiller Law Group - June 2023 Newsletter

The Trade Act of 1974 grants the President broad powers to manage trade relationships with foreign countries. Section 301 of the act allows the President, acting through the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”), to...more

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Canadian Parliament Passes Bill to Mandate Reporting on Forced and Child Labor in Supply Chains

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Soon to be law, the bill will require many foreign companies doing business in Canada to report annually; first reports will be due May 31, 2024 - On May 3, 2023, Canada’s Parliament passed Bill S-211, An Act to enact the...more

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Canada Passes Legislation on Forced Labor and Supply Chain Due Diligence

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This law requires many companies that do business in Canada to provide public annual reports on their efforts to eliminate the use of forced labor in their supply chains. Our summary of Canada’s legislation, including the...more

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Mexico Bans Importation of Goods Produced with Forced Labor

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On March 17, Mexico published new provisions to ban the importation of goods into the country produced by forced labor, including child labor. The new provisions will enter into force on May 18, 2023, 90 days after its...more

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Braumiller Law Group - February 2023 Newsletter

2023 is more than a brand-new year – it is an opportunity for your company to prioritize supply chain security. For some companies, this means filing a prior disclosure with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Companies...more

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Washington’s Focus on the Electric Vehicle Supply Chain in 2023

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If a picture is worth a thousand words, the “photo-op” of the president test driving Ford’s new electric F-150 in May of 2021 was the burning image that foretold the US policy direction for the electric mobility industry. ...more

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Real ESG Enforcement Mechanisms: Restrictions on Imports of Goods Made With Forced or Child Labor

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Many have viewed corporate commitments to ESG as largely performative measures amidst toothless compliance frameworks. But this has been changing and we expect that change to continue. One example arises out of the “S” in...more

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Uncertainty for the Corn Industry in Mexico

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In 2020, Mexico issued a decree banning the importation and use of genetically engineered corn (GE corn) in Mexico. This ban, set to enter fully into force on Jan. 31, 2024, threatens to severely limit Mexico's access to U.S....more

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