CBP said it updated information on a frequently asked question on the basics for duty rates.
Latest Harmonized System updates
The International Trade Administration updated its FTA Tariff Tool to include textiles and apparel products classified within Chapters 39, 42, 50-65, 70, and 94 of the Harmonized System. The online tool allows users to see how U.S. and free trade agreement partner tariffs on individual products—searchable by keyword or tariff code—are treated under an FTA.
CBP issued a CSMS message announcing the issuance of Harmonized System Update 1207 on changes to the 2012 Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). This update contains 1,432 ABI records and 302 harmonized tariff records. Changes required by Presidential Proclamation 8840, To Modify Duty Free Treatment Under the Generalized System of Preferences, and for Other Purposes, effective July 1, are included as well. This proclamation is (here).
U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a CSMS message announcing the issuance of Harmonized System Update 1206 on changes to the 2012 Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). This update contains 13,572 ABI records and 2,681 harmonized tariff records.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a CSMS message announcing the issuance of Harmonized System Update 1206 on changes to the 2012 Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). This update contains 13,572 ABI records and 2,681 harmonized tariff records.
The President recently issued Proclamation 8818 to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to implement the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement effective May 15, as well as to update the HTS for other laws and correct HTS technical errors. Details of the changes to the HTS in Annexes III and IV (amendments for other laws and corrections) include:
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in response to petitions for rulemaking, proposes to amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) to update, clarify, or provide relief from miscellaneous regulatory requirements, it said in a Federal Register notice to be published May 24.
The President published Proclamation 8818 in the Federal Register which amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to implement the U.S.-Colomba Trade Promotion Agreement, effective for goods of Colombia entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after May 15, 2012. The International Trade Commission simultaneously posted the Annexes to the Proclamation which list all of the 2012 and later year amendments to the HTS for this free trade agreement. The Proclamation and Annexes also make corrections to the HTS for certain preference programs and other FTAs.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said the ACS (EI) and ACE (AE) systems are now automated to accept Colombia TPA claims (here).
The Food and Drug Administration published a report titled “Global Engagement” to outline the actions that it is taking to respond the challenges it faces with regard to the rapid increase in imports of FDA-regulated food and drug products and medical devices over the past decade. Highlights of the report include updates on pilot programs for rapid inspection of products in foreign countries, collaboration with foreign food and drug safety agencies on inspection, etc.