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May 2023
May 23 - Korea: Prices of imports and exports were not manipulated to benefit third parties (court decision)
May 23 - KPMG report: Shipping and offshore tax update (May 2023)
May 19 - U.S. additions to Export Administration Regulations (EAR) entity list
May 19 - U.S. guidance includes Russia-related general licenses, directive, determinations, and FAQs
May 19 - U.S. final rule implementing additional sanctions against Russia and Belarus
May 18 - U.S. CBP guidelines for submissions of forced labor supporting documents
May 17 - EU: Proposed reform of EU Customs Union
May 17 - U.S. cosmetics company and senior executive agree to settle violations of Iranian sanctions
May 17 - U.S. rule amending South Sudan Sanctions Regulations
May 16 - U.S. order renewing temporary denial of export privileges of Russian airline for a second time
May 12 - USTR extension of product exclusions, China Section 301 investigation (COVID-19)
May 9 - Australia-UK free trade agreement expected to enter into force May 31, 2023
May 5 - U.S. issuance of Russia-related general license, authorizing transactions related to energy
May 1 - U.S. company agrees to settle violations of multiple sanctions programs
April 2023
Apr 27 - U.S. CBP modifies “withhold release order” to allow certain disposable glove imports from Malaysia
Apr 26 - USTR releases annual “special 301 report” on protecting intellectual property rights
Apr 24 - EU: European Parliament adopts rules for carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM)
Apr 24 - India: Amnesty program for non-compliance of export obligations
Apr 21 - U.S. BIS imposes $300 million penalty to resolve violation of foreign direct product rule
Apr 19 - U.S. proposed rule: Technology export controls for automated peptide synthesizers
Apr 18 - U.S. order renewing—for a second time—temporary denial of export privileges of Russian airline
Apr 17 - U.S. OFAC alert on possible evasion of Russian oil price cap
Apr 17 - EU wins WTO case on India’s tariffs on information and communication technology products
Apr 17 - UK: Consultation on carbon border adjustment mechanism and mandatory product standards
Apr 14 - Indonesia: Tax-related incentives for activities in new capital city
Apr 12 - U.S. additions and revisions to Export Administration Regulations (EAR) entity list
Apr 12 - U.S. OFAC issues Russia-related general licenses and new FAQ
Apr 12 - U.S. order renewing temporary denial of export privileges of Russian airline
Apr 11 - India: Foreign trade policy 2023
Apr 6 - KPMG report: Shipping and offshore tax update (April 2023)
Apr 3 - U.S. orders renewing temporary denial of export privileges of two more Russian airlines
March 2023
Mar 31 - Costa Rica: Recent tax and customs related developments
Mar 31 - U.S. order renewing temporary denial of export privileges of Russian airline
Mar 31 - U.S. OFAC settlement agreement for violations of sanctions against Cuba, Iran, Venezuela
Mar 27 - Switzerland: New goods traffic system for digital processing of customs procedures
Mar 27 - UK: Parliament passes Australia-UK free trade agreement legislation
Mar 24 - U.S. rule amending Belarus Sanctions Regulations
Mar 23 - U.S. revisions to “unverified list”
Mar 20 - Korea: Advance customs valuation arrangement, coordination with transfer pricing
Mar 17 - Indonesia: New customs and VAT obligations on imported software products, other digital goods
Mar 15 - ITC report on implication of sections 232 and 301 tariffs on imports
Mar 9 - USTR releases FY 2024 budget justification
Mar 9 - U.S. implementing rules for the USMCA Implementation Act
Mar 8 - U.S. guidance on increased Section 232 duties, imports of aluminum from Russia
Mar 8 - Vietnam: Directives on tax inspections and tax audits for 2023
Mar 3 - UK: Details of “Windsor Framework” for Northern Ireland trade and VAT issues
Mar 2 - U.S. compliance note on Russia-related sanctions evasion and export controls
Mar 2 - U.S. additions and revisions to Export Administration Regulations (EAR) entity list
Mar 1 - President Biden’s 2023 trade agenda presented to Congress
Mar 1 - India-registered tobacco company agrees to settle violations of North Korea sanctions regulations
Mar 1 - KPMG report: Recent U.S. Trade Court decision on customs “origin”
February 2023
Feb 28 - China: Revision of list of technologies prohibited and restricted from export
Feb 28 - U.S. BIS imposes $2.77 million penalty on 3D printing company for exports to China and Germany
Feb 24 - U.S. determination targeting Russian metals and mining sector
Feb 24 - U.S. implementation of additional sanctions against Russia and Belarus
Feb 24 - U.S. final rule imposing new export control measures on Iran
Feb 24 - U.S. additions and amendments to Export Administration Regulations (EAR) entity list
Feb 24 - U.S. final rule amending ITAR to organize purposes and definitions
Feb 24 - U.S. guidance on Section 301 duties and product exclusions (imports from China)
Feb 23 - EU: Proposed extension of trade benefits for Ukraine
Feb 16 - U.S. CBP expands Section 321 data pilot participation
Feb 10 - U.S. additions to Export Administration Regulations (EAR) entity list
Feb 9 - U.S. amendments to reinstated exclusions, Section 301 investigation (imports from China)
Feb 8 - U.S. CBP modifies “withhold release order” to allow certain disposable glove imports from Malaysia
Feb 6 - U.S. guidance on implementation of Russia-origin petroleum products price cap policy
Feb 3 - G7 and Australia reach consensus on price caps for Russian-origin petroleum products
Feb 3 - U.S. CBP modifies forced labor finding, allowing imports of palm oil from Malaysia
Feb 3 - USTR requests comments on extending product exclusions, China Section 301 investigation (COVID-19)
Feb 1 - Colombia: Compliance with exchange regime, imports and exports
January 2023
Jan 31 - U.S. CBP releases 2022 summary of efforts to enhance trade
Jan 27 - U.S. CBP to deploy Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Region Alert enhancement to ACE
Jan 25 - KPMG report: Shipping and offshore tax update (January 2023)
Jan 17 - U.S. OFAC issues Russia-related general licenses and amended FAQs
Jan 17 - United States, EU sign tariff-rate quota agreement
Jan 13 - U.S. amendments to EAR; controls on marine toxins, plant pathogens, biological equipment
Jan 12 - U.S. annual inflation adjustment to civil monetary penalties
Jan 12 - Brazil: Updates in foreign trade
Jan 9 - Canada: Importers subject to increased scrutiny regarding goods in supply chain
2022 Articles
December 2022
Dec 30 - U.S. OFAC publishes guidance concerning price cap policy for Russian petroleum products
Dec 30 - Danish company agrees to settle violations of Iranian, Syrian and Sudanese sanctions
Dec 27 - U.S. publication of Russia-related general licenses
Dec 22 - EU: Amended “origin protocol” of free trade agreement with Singapore
Dec 21 - U.S. amendment to Export Administration Regulations (EAR) entity list (Russia)
Dec 21 - U.S. OFAC publishes FAQ concerning price cap and petroleum products from Russia
Dec 21 - Serbia: Changes to customs law
Dec 16 - U.S. extensions for reinstated product exclusions, Section 301 tariffs (imports from China)
Dec 15 - U.S. amendments to Export Administration Regulations (EAR) entity list (China and Japan)
Dec 15 - U.S. OFAC issues Russia-related general licenses and FAQs
Dec 15 - Canada: Feedback requested on draft regulations to modernize CBSA’s systems and business processes
Dec 14 - USTR request for comments, “special 301” review of IP protections for 2023
Dec 8 - U.S. order renewing temporary denial of export privileges of three North Carolina companies
Dec 7 - Azerbaijan: Recent trade and customs related developments
Dec 7 - U.S. amendments to Export Administration Regulations (EAR) entity list
Dec 6 - U.S. determination regarding price cap on crude oil of Russian origin
Dec 6 - Kenya: Apple concentrate for cider subject to 10% duty rate (court decision)
Dec 5 - U.S. compliance program guidelines for defense trade controls
November 2022
Nov 28 - U.S. limits for EU steel tariff-rate quota, goods from Germany and Luxembourg
Nov 28 - U.S. virtual currency exchange agrees to pay $362,000 to settle violations of Iranian sanctions
Nov 23 - U.S. OFAC issues Russia-related guidance concerning price cap policy for crude oil
Nov 21 - U.S. OFAC issues Russia-related general license
Nov 18 - U.S. order renewing temporary denial of export privileges of Russian airline
Nov 18 - U.S. OFAC issues Russia-related general license
Nov 15 - Korea: Free trade agreement with Israel, entry into force December 1, 2022
Nov 14 - U.S. technical corrections to rules of origin for certain goods imported into United States
Nov 14 - U.S. OFAC issues Russia-related general license, updated SDN list
Nov 10 - U.S. OFAC issues Russia-related general licenses and FAQ
Nov 10 - U.S. order renewing temporary denial of export privileges of Iranian airline, among others
Nov 1 - U.S. OFAC publishes Russia-related FAQ, crude oil subject to price cap
October 2022
Oct 25 - KPMG report: Focus on East Africa’s trade and customs environment (October 2022)
Oct 19 - U.S. OFAC updates SDN list (Russia-related designations)
Oct 19 - U.S. order renewing temporary denial of export privileges of Russian airline
Oct 18 - U.S. order temporarily denying export privileges of Russian airline
Oct 17 - U.S. final rule modernizing customs broker regulations
Oct 17 - U.S. OFAC issues Russia-related general license
Oct 14 - U.S. request for comments, four-year review of actions taken in Section 301 investigation of China
Oct 14 - U.S. publication of report and FAQ concerning Russia’s military-industrial complex
Oct 13 - U.S. amendments to HTSUS and previously reinstated exclusions (Section 301 investigation of China)
Oct 12 - U.S. next steps in statutory four-year review of Section 301 tariffs, imports from China
Oct 12 - U.S. temporary duty-free treatment of infant formula base powder
Oct 12 - U.S. publication of Russia-related general license
Oct 6 - EU: Eighth package of sanctions against Russia includes new import and export restrictions
September 2022
Sep 30 - U.S. additions to Export Administration Regulations (EAR) entity list (Russia)
Sep 30 - U.S. OFAC publishes Russia-related FAQ, updates list of specially designated nationals (SDN list)
Sep 30 - U.S. company agrees to settle violations of multiple sanctions programs
Sep 30 - U.S. sanctions compliance guidance for instant payment systems
Sep 30 - U.S. rule amending Libyan sanctions regulations
Sep 29 - Canada: Changes to customs importer of record rules, implications for e-commerce importers
Sep 15 - U.S. issuance of Russia-related guidance items
Sep 14 - EU: Proposal to ban products made with forced labor from the EU market
Sep 8 - U.S. publication of further general licenses related to Russia
Sep 7 - U.S. publication of 14 general licenses related to Russia
Sep 7 - U.S. CBP modifies “withhold release order” to allow certain garment imports from India
Sep 6 - U.S. continuation of Section 301 tariffs on imports from China
Sep 6 - Poland: Proposed increase to thresholds for declarations on goods transported within EU
Sep 2 - Sri Lanka: Tax and customs duties proposals in 2022 interim budget
August 2022
Aug 23 - U.S. additions to Export Administration Regulations (EAR) entity list (China)
Aug 16 - UAE: New service for voluntary disclosure of errors on customs declarations
Aug 12 - U.S. revision of CCL and EAR to implement controls on technologies
Aug 1 - U.S. CBP reminder regarding imports of steel and aluminum subject to Section 232 duties
Aug 1 - U.S. customs user fees and limitations adjusted for FY 2023
Aug 1 - U.S. targets Iranian petroleum and petrochemical sectors for sanctions
July 2022
Jul 29 - U.S. DHS announces partnership to combat importation of goods produced with forced labor
Jul 29 - U.S. OFAC updated list of specially designated nationals (SDN list) with Russia-related designations
Jul 29 - Dominica: Tax measures in 2022-2023 budget, including customs and VAT
Jul 29 - Lithuania: Considerations for entrepreneurs, importers, and exporters regarding Russia and Belarus
Jul 28 - U.S. CBP adjusts customs user fees for inflation (FY 2023)
Jul 27 - UAE: New gold import rules to be introduced
Jul 26 - EU wins WTO case against Turkey's “discriminatory practices” regarding pharmaceutical products
Jul 25 - United States temporarily suspends duties on infant formula
Jul 25 - Argentina: Payments for imports of supplies and goods; management of goods import certification
Jul 22 - U.S. publication of Russia-related general licenses, new and amended FAQs
Jul 21 - U.S. “finding of violation” of weapons of mass destruction proliferators sanctions regulations
Jul 21 - United States requests Mexico’s review of collective bargaining rights pursuant to USMCA
Jul 20 - UAE: Customs policy implementing India comprehensive economic partnership
Jul 20 - UAE: Temporary ban on export and re-export of iron scrap and paper waste
Jul 15 - EU: Proposal for Ukraine to join “common transit convention” customs network
Jul 15 - EU: Proposal to extend trade sanctions against Russia for six months
Jul 14 - EU: Guidance on the transit of goods from Russia
Jul 14 - U.S. issuance of Russia-related guidance
Jul 13 - U.S. increase in “Column 2” duties for articles from Russia
Jul 12 - U.S. publication of two general licenses issued in Ukraine-/Russia-related sanctions program
Jul 12 - China: Readjusted scope of voluntary disclosures of customs adjustments
Jul 11 - Canada: Updated list of imported goods targeted for potential audits
Jul 11 - Pakistan: Customs measures enacted in Finance Bill 2022
Jul 5 - Costa Rica: Amendment to the general customs law enacted
Jul 1 - EU: Waiver of customs duties and VAT on import of “life-saving goods” to Ukraine
June 2022
Jun 30 - U.S. proposed rule regarding solar cells exported from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam
Jun 30 - Canada: Temporary customs relief available for goods imported from Ukraine
Jun 30 - Trade agreement between EU and New Zealand
Jun 28 - United States and G7 sanctions against Russia, implementation by United States
Jun 28 - KPMG report: Shipping and offshore tax update (June 2022)
Jun 24 - Thailand: Six-month extension of certain customs-related relief measures (COVID-19)
Jun 21 - U.S. launch of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act enforcement strategy
Jun 21 - U.S. order temporarily denying export privileges of Belarusian airline
Jun 16 - Canada: Increased action on imports produced by forced labor
Jun 14 - U.S. importer guidance, implementation of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act rebuttable presumption
Jun 14 - U.S. order temporarily denying export privileges of U.S. companies
Jun 14 - U.S. publication of Russia-related general license, amended FAQs
Jun 14 - Czech Republic: Proof of expenses for intermediary services on imports from China
Jun 9 - Federal Circuit: Tariffs on steel imports did not violate Section 232
Jun 9 - U.S. issuance of new Russia-related FAQs
Jun 8 - Bahrain: Exports must meet GCC country of origin rules for entry into Saudi Arabia
Jun 8 - EU: Reporting obligations under carbon border adjustment mechanism beginning 2023
Jun 8 - U.S. amendments to Cuban assets control regulations
Jun 7 - U.S. tariff exemption for solar imports from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam
Jun 6 - U.S. publication of new and amended Russia-related FAQs
Jun 3 - EU: Sixth package of sanctions against Russia targets oil, broadcasting activities
Jun 2 - U.S. amendments to Export Administration Regulations, in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Jun 2 - U.S. further sanctions against Russia, issuance of general licenses and updated SDN and SSI lists
Jun 2 - KPMG report: Focus on East Africa’s trade and customs environment
Jun 1 - Malaysia: Updated sales tax, excise duties and customs orders
May 2022
May 31 - U.S. one-year suspension of Section 232 duties on imports of steel articles from Ukraine
May 31 - U.S. tariff-rate quotas for steel and aluminum articles of the UK
May 27 - U.S. list of “medical supplies” licensed for exportation to Ukraine
May 27 - Puerto Rican bank agrees to remit $256,000 to settle violations of U.S. sanctions against Venezuela
May 27 - Malaysia: Harmonized System (HS 2022) implementation
May 27 - Thailand: Excise tax and customs incentives for electric vehicles
May 26 - Australia: Valuing imported goods, disclosure of post-import adjustments
May 25 - U.S. final rule, information security controls of cybersecurity items
May 25 - U.S. issuance of Russia-related general license
May 25 - Thailand: Voluntary disclosure program regarding import and export transactions, extended into 2026
May 24 - U.S. order temporarily denying export privileges of Russian airline
May 20 - U.S. proposed regulations to amend CCL, adding controls on certain marine toxins
May 20 - China: Shenzhen launches first tax and customs collaborative transfer pricing management mechanism
May 19 - Costa Rica: Electronic filing of import returns
May 18 - Nigeria: Online submission of baseline data for export claims
May 11 - United States updates Russia-related FAQs
May 9 - United States to suspend Section 232 tariffs on Ukrainian steel for one year
May 9 - U.S. final rule expanding sanctions against Russian industry sectors
May 9 - U.S. sanctions in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
May 5 - U.S. sanctions regarding Russia, general licenses and FAQs
May 4 - Colombia: Customs and VAT effects of extension of health emergency (COVID-19)
May 3 - U.S. statutory four-year review of Section 301 tariffs, imports from China
April 2022
Apr 29 - U.S. final rule replacing Ukraine-related sanctions regulations
Apr 27 - USTR releases annual “special 301 report” on protecting intellectual property rights
Apr 25 - U.S. sanctions regarding Russia, FAQs and general licenses
Apr 21 - U.S. companies agree to settle violations of Cuban sanctions regulations
Apr 21 - Kenya: Customs-related measures in Finance Bill, 2022
Apr 20 - United States targeting entities and individuals evading sanctions on Russia
Apr 20 - Brazil: Monitoring and reviewing certifications to the Authorized Economic Operators program
Apr 20 - Malaysia: Updated customs duties order covering new emerging products
Apr 19 - U.S. fact sheet, general license related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Apr 18 - CBP provides trade statistics for FY 2021
Apr 12 - U.S. issuance of Russia-related general license
Apr 12 - Thailand: Additional control measures for “customs free zones”
Apr 11 - KPMG resource: Sanctions and other responses to Russia’s war on Ukraine
Apr 11 - Costa Rica: Integration of customs information; logistics of “free zone” regime
Apr 11 - Kenya: Import and export measures in budget 2022-2023
Apr 8 - Expanded U.S. sanctions against Russia and Belarus under EAR
Apr 8 - EU: Fifth package of sanctions against Russia
Apr 8 - U.S. sanctions, enforcement actions against Russian airlines and state-owned enterprises
Apr 8 - U.S. additions to list of countries excluded from certain license requirements under EAR
Apr 7 - U.S. Congress approves legislation to revoke Russia’s trade status and ban imports of Russian oil
Apr 7 - Brazil: Extension of excise tax (IPI), products imported under new Mercosur common nomenclature
Apr 6 - Further U.S. sanctions against Russia for conflict in Ukraine
Apr 6 - KPMG report: Tariffs on imports from China held valid (U.S. trade court decision)
Apr 4 - Trade agreement between Australia and India
Apr 1 - U.S. additions to entity list, 120 entities in Belarus and Russia
March 2022
Mar 31 - U.S. list of aircraft exported to Russia in apparent violation of U.S. export controls
Mar 31 - U.S. sanctions target Russian technology companies and aerospace, electronics, and marine sectors
Mar 24 - United States releases Russia-related general licenses, updated set of FAQs
Mar 24 - U.S. sanctions, Russia’s defense companies and Duma members
Mar 23 - USTR reinstates certain exclusions from Section 301 tariffs, imports from China
Mar 23 - United States and UK reach tariff agreement on steel products under Section 232
Mar 23 - Vietnam: Guidance on conditions for customs inspection of export processing enterprises
Mar 22 - Costa Rica: Customs inspection procedures
Mar 22 - EU: Certification system for imports of certain carbon dioxide-intensive goods
Mar 22 - U.S. interim final rule amending ITAR to organize purposes and definitions
Mar 18 - U.S. guidance related to conflict in Ukraine
Mar 18 - U.S. FAQs on imports and exports of alcohol, tobacco (Russia and Belarus)
Mar 18 - U.S. House passes bill suspending normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus
Mar 17 - U.S. proposed legislation would suspend normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus
Mar 17 - U.S. sanctions regarding illicit movement of gold from Congo
Mar 16 - Barbados: Customs and import duty measures in 2022 budget
Mar 15 - EU: Further sanctions against Russia
Mar 15 - U.S. sanctions against Russian and Belarusian individuals, entities
Mar 15 - U.S. CBP to detain sporting goods merchandise reportedly produced with North Korean labor
Mar 14 - Malaysia: Ratification of RCEP free trade agreement
Mar 11 - United States, EU and G7 countries announce further economic sanctions against Russia
Mar 10 - Colombia: Temporary reduction of customs tariff on certain household products
Mar 9 - EU: Expanded sanctions on Russia and Belarus
Mar 8 - United States to ban imports of Russian oil, liquefied natural gas, and coal
Mar 7 - U.S. pilot program, FDA “nationalized drug entry review”
Mar 7 - United States releases new Russia-related FAQs
Mar 4 - U.S. additional sanctions against Russia, addition of entities to EAR entity list
Mar 3 - United States sanctions Russian “elites” and “intelligence-directed disinformation outlets”
Mar 3 - U.S. sanctions against Belarus under the Export Administration Regulations
Mar 2 - KPMG report: EU sanctions and export control regulations related to Russia
Mar 1 - EU: Summary of sanctions concerning Russian persons and entities
Mar 1 - President Biden’s 2022 trade agenda presented to Congress
February 2022
Feb 28 - U.S. regulations implementing executive order, Russia-related sanctions regulations
Feb 24 - U.S. additional sanctions against Russia under the Export Administration Regulations
Feb 24 - U.S. sanctions imposed on transactions, trade with Russia
Feb 24 - Brazil: Customs enhancements regarding physical controls and verification of goods
Feb 22 - U.S. executive order, Ukraine-related general licenses
Feb 22 - U.S. government’s comments opposing Canada’s digital services tax proposal
Feb 18 - USTR technical amendments to HTSUS (Section 301 investigation of China)
Feb 9 - USTR request for comments on operation of USMCA regarding trade in automotive goods
Feb 8 - Brazil: Potential new increase in user fee for integrated foreign trade system
Feb 8 - U.S. regulations implementing executive order, Ethiopia sanctions regulations
Feb 8 - United States and Japan reach tariff agreement on steel products under Section 232
Feb 7 - UAE: Implications of 2022 GCC unified customs tariff, effective 1 February 2022
Feb 4 - U.S. House passes trade legislation
Feb 2 - United States-Brazil agreement on trade rules and transparency
Feb 1 - U.S. proposed rule to amend ITAR
January 2022
Jan 28 - China: Comprehensive bonded areas, standardized management system
Jan 27 - USTR conforming amendments to product exclusion extensions (imports from China)
Jan 27 - U.S. forced labor findings, imports of palm oil from Malaysia and seafood from Taiwan
Jan 26 - U.S. modifications to HTSUS, Section 301
Jan 26 - WTO decision in United States-China dispute over subsidy duties
Jan 26 - U.S. House bill includes trade provisions and addresses trading relationship with China
Jan 26 - U.S. business advisory, risks associated with doing business in Myanmar
Jan 26 - Bahrain: VAT rate increase to 10%; treatment of imports during one-year transitional period
Jan 24 - U.S. general license releases, FAQs regarding Ukraine-related sanctions
Jan 12 - Netherlands: New customs declaration system, phased implementation by 2023
Jan 11 - U.S. announcement: Hong Kong company to pay $5.2 million to settle violations of Iranian sanctions
Jan 11 - U.S. FDA to reject data entry on entry types not subject to FDA import requirements
Jan 11 - India: Clarification of customs treatment of automobile parts
Jan 10 - Argentina: Measures on customs duty for export of services and goods, among other items
Jan 5 - Serbia: Customs measures effective 1 January 2022
Jan 3 - Asia-Pacific free trade agreement, entry into force
Jan 3 - United States terminates AGOA customs benefits for Ethiopia, Guinea, and Mali
Jan 3 - U.S. company agrees to pay $91,000 to settle Cuban sanction regulations
2021 Articles
December 2021
Dec 23 - U.S. bank agrees to pay $115,000 to settle North Korea-related, other sanctions violations
Dec 20 - Australia-UK free trade agreement
Dec 20 - U.S. CBP issues “withhold release order” regarding more disposable glove producers in Malaysia
Dec 20 - KPMG report: Shipping and offshore update (December 2021)
Dec 16 - U.S. additions and modification to EAR entity list
Dec 10 - USTR request for comments, “special 301” review of IP protections for 2022
Dec 8 - KPMG report: Preparing for 2022, year-end cost savings and trade compliance considerations
Dec 8 - U.S. final regulations amending EAR and ITAR regarding Cambodia
Dec 6 - Australia: Tariff concession order applications, and addressing objections of local manufacturers
Dec 2 - U.S. directive, general license and FAQs regarding Belarus-related sanctions
Dec 1 - France: Implications of revised VAT reverse-charge on imports
November 2021
Nov 29 - WCO publishes 2022 edition of Harmonized System Nomenclature
Nov 24 - U.S. additions and revisions to EAR entity list; addition of entity to “military end-user” list
Nov 22 - Kazakhstan: Extension of “pilot project” regarding consignment notes for goods
Nov 10 - Bahrain: GCC e-platform intended to facilitate trade
Nov 9 - Australia: Advanced planning for customs duties with regard to major projects
Nov 9 - U.S. OFAC issues “finding of violation” to UAE bank regarding Sudan sanctions regulations
Nov 9 - U.S. sanctions regarding trade with Syria, new FAQ
Nov 8 - Brazil: Changes to Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program
Nov 4 - CBP “withhold release order” on additional glove producers in Malaysia
Nov 1 - United States, EU agree to replace and suspend tariffs in steel and aluminum trade disputes
October 2021
Oct 29 - EU: Combined Nomenclature for 2022
Oct 27 - U.S. “web general licenses” relating to Ukraine
Oct 25 - U.S. export controls on “brain-computer interface” emerging technology
Oct 25 - U.S. publication of Venezuela “web general licenses”
Oct 21 - U.S. proposed rule concerning “license exception strategic trade authorization”
Oct 21 - CBP “withhold release order” on disposable gloves from Malaysia
Oct 21 - CBP “withhold release order” on tomatoes produced by farm in Mexico
Oct 20 - U.S. interim final rule, information security controls of cybersecurity items
Oct 19 - KPMG report: Supply chain disruption in Asia Pacific region
Oct 18 - U.S. Treasury’s review of sanctions
Oct 15 - Ireland: Proposals for trade with Northern Ireland; customs controls and requirements
Oct 15 - Thailand: Digital tax coupons for use and application against customs duties and taxes
Oct 15 - U.S. sanctions compliance guidance for virtual currency industry
Oct 6 - USTR request for comments, exclusions of products of China subject to Section 301 tariffs
Oct 5 - U.S. control of deuterium for non-nuclear end-use under Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
Oct 4 - USTR addresses U.S. approach to trade relationship with China
Oct 4 - U.S. rule amending CCL, biological equipment “software”
Oct 1 - Thailand: Control of “dual-use” items, weapons of mass destruction
Oct 1 - U.S. agreement with Vietnam, Section 301 investigation of timber
September 2021
Sep 30 - U.S. sanctions regarding trade with Iran, new FAQ
Sep 29 - KPMG report: Managing transfer pricing and customs risks of cross-border transactions
Sep 28 - U.S. product exclusion extensions, medical-care products imported from China (COVID-19)
Sep 28 - UAE: Supply chain disruptions
Sep 27 - U.S. companies agree to settle violations of Ukrainian and Sudanese sanctions
Sep 23 - U.S. evaluation of semiconductor supply chain
Sep 22 - EU: Proposal for new Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP)
Sep 13 - Taiwan: Customs requirements when making one-time transfer pricing adjustments
Sep 9 - EU: New export control regulation now effective, trade in “dual-use” items
Sep 9 - U.S. company to pay $189,000 to settle violations of Iranian sanctions
Sep 9 - U.S. determination, disposable gloves from Malaysia not produced by forced labor
August 2021
Aug 31 - EU: Transitional preferential rules of origin under pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) Convention
Aug 26 - UK financial institution agrees to pay $2.3 million to settle Sudan sanction violations
Aug 26 - U.S. request for comments, extension of exclusions of medical product imported from China (COVID-19)
Aug 24 - U.S. allows exports of certain education-related services, software to students in Iran
Aug 18 - Revisions to U.S. Munitions List Categories I, II, and III
Aug 17 - India: Rebate of taxes and levies on apparel exports
Aug 17 - Ireland: Six-month report card on Brexit; VAT and customs implications
Aug 17 - UAE: Customs guidance on imports of goods via e-commerce (Dubai)
Aug 16 - Mexico: Trade-related compliance activities suspended (COVID-19)
Aug 12 - Canada: Comments requested on proposed changes to trade remedy system
Aug 12 - Netherlands: Increased monitoring of import declarations by Dutch Customs
Aug 10 - China Customs streamlines penalty provisions
Aug 9 - California company to pay $6.6 million penalty for software exports violating U.S. arms regulations
Aug 9 - U.S. sanctions of Belarusian individuals, entities
Aug 6 - India: Authorised economic operator (AEO) renewal
Aug 4 - CBP “withhold release order” regarding seafood harvested with forced labor
Aug 4 - Bahrain: Updated e-payment facility for customs fees and taxes
Aug 3 - USTR technical amendment to product exclusion (imports from China)
July 2021
Jul 30 - Proposed regulations: Domestic preferences in government procurement
Jul 27 - CBP modifies “withhold release order” to allow certain carpet and wool imports from Nepal
Jul 23 - U.S. company to pay $1.4 million to settle 2,260 violations of sanctions
Jul 21 - China: Facilitating development of bonded refurbishment of medical equipment
Jul 21 - United States agreement with Vietnam on currency practices; possible Section 301 tariff implications
Jul 21 - U.S. updated FAQs, general license related to Venezuela sanctions regulations
Jul 19 - U.S. and UAE companies agree to settle violations of Iranian sanctions
Jul 16 - Six Russian entities added to U.S. list under Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
Jul 13 - U.S. advisory, supply chains concerning China’s Xinjiang region and forced labor
Jul 12 - UAE: Anti-dumping duties, ceramic pavers and tiles
Jul 8 - U.S. five-year suspension of tariffs, large civil aircraft disputes with EU and UK
Jul 6 - Australia: Review of GST and low-value imported goods
Jul 6 - Saudi Arabia: Rules of origin for imported goods
Jul 2 - Modifications to HTSUS divide U.S. tariff-rate quotas between EU and UK
June 2021
Jun 25 - EU: Updated “dual-use” regulation and export control framework
Jun 24 - CBP’s “withhold release order” on silica-based products from China’s Xinjiang region
Jun 15 - EU and United States agree to suspend tariffs for five years, large civil aircraft dispute
Jun 15 - Free trade agreement between Australia and UK
Jun 10 - U.S. Senate passes bill that includes trade-related measures
Jun 10 - United States requests Mexico’s review of collective bargaining rights pursuant to USMCA
Jun 8 - United States amends EAR reflecting UAE termination of boycott of Israel
Jun 2 - United States suspends tariffs on goods from six countries, digital services tax investigations
Jun 2 - CBP’s “withhold release order” on fishing fleet based in China
May 2021
May 28 - Trade measures in Biden Administration’s FY 2022 budget proposals
May 28 - Revisions to military end-user list, U.S. munitions list for 3-D printing of firearms
May 28 - U.S. proposal regarding forced labor on fishing vessels
May 28 - U.S. sanctions regulations related to Myanmar
May 25 - CBP modifies “withhold release order” to allow certain tobacco imports from Malawi
May 25 - Saudi Arabia: Tax and customs authorities merge into single authority
May 24 - Thailand: Proposed temporary reduction of customs duty surcharge for inadvertent underpayments
May 18 - KPMG report: Keeping forced labor out of U.S. supply chains as scrutiny rises
May 18 - UAE: Imported consumer goods, electronic customs clearance platform
May 17 - United States, EU agree to address steel and aluminum trade issues, customs duties
May 17 - CBP headquarters ruling; cotton garments produced in part by forced labor in China
May 17 - UAE: Guideline allows for facilitated movement of goods between GCC countries
May 11 - Australia: Trade and indirect tax measures in federal budget
May 11 - EU: New export controls for “dual-use” goods and technologies
May 5 - Proposed regulations pending OIRA review: Merchandise produced by forced labor
May 4 - U.S. company to pay $13 million to settle alleged ITAR export violations
May 3 - USTR hearings this week, investigations of digital services taxes
October 2020
Oct 30 - U.S. presidential proclamation, confirming duty-free treatment of aluminum imports from Canada
Oct 30 - EU: Combined Nomenclature for 2021
Oct 26 - EU considers countermeasures against United States in large civilian aircraft dispute
Oct 23 - U.S. amendment to Cuban assets control regulations
Oct 23 - Panama: Reporting relief for companies registered in the Panama-Pacific Area
Oct 20 - Turkey (Türkiye): Amendment to customs regulation for certificates of origin
Oct 20 - U.S. holding company to pay $4 million to settle violations of Iranian sanction regulations
Oct 19 - Exporters can request six-month extensions of BIS licenses
Oct 19 - France: Digital services tax to be paid in December 2020; no response from USTR
Oct 19 - UK: Plans for sea, air and rail bids for “freeport” status
Oct 16 - Nigeria: Starting date for export expansion grant claims is 19 October
Oct 15 - Brexit and possible customs implications for EU companies
Oct 15 - Persian Gulf countries join transport convention (TIR Convention)
Oct 14 - U.S. presidential proclamation, imports of certain crystalline silicon photovoltaic (CSPV) cells
Oct 13 - WTO decision in large civilian aircraft dispute; EU countermeasures against United States
Oct 8 - U.S. procedures, relief relating to steel articles imported from Brazil (Section 232 action)
Oct 7 - USTR requests for comments, “Section 301” investigations of Vietnam
Oct 7 - Mexico: Labeling requirements for importers of prepackaged food, non-alcoholic beverages
Oct 6 - USTR amendments to product exclusions and product exclusion extensions (imports from China)
Oct 6 - KPMG report: Shipping and offshore update (October 2020)
Oct 5 - USTR launches Section 301 investigation of Vietnam timber and currency undervaluation
Oct 2 - U.S. product exclusions extended, imports from China
Oct 1 - U.S. company to pay $5.86 million to settle Cuban sanction violations
June 2020
Jun 30 - CBP guidance on USMCA and post-importation claims for customs duty refunds
Jun 30 - Rules of origin, interim final rule implementing USMCA
Jun 25 - Poland: “Call-off stock” arrangement rules enacted
Jun 25 - USTR request for comments about increased duties on products from Europe (large civil aircraft dispute)
Jun 25 - USTR request for comments, product exclusion extensions (Chinese imports)
Jun 22 - Saudi Arabia: Increased customs duties effective 20 June 2020
Jun 16 - KPMG report: Shipping and offshore update (June 2020)
Jun 16 - U.S. authorizes release of certain technology without license
Jun 12 - Cambodia: Required use of Khmer language on food packaging
Jun 12 - China: Plans aimed to develop free-trade port, Hainan island
Jun 4 - U.S. final rule relating to Syria-related sanctions regulations
Jun 2 - U.S. process for software lumber assessments, refunds
Jun 1 - Saudi Arabia: Increased customs duties, effective June 10, 2020
Jun 1 - U.S. product exclusions extended through December 31 (Chinese imports)\
February 2020
Feb 28 - Brazil: Economic agreement with Paraguay, incentives for automotive sector
Feb 28 - Dominican Republic: Customs valuation to include royalties; tariff-free treatment for agricultural items
Feb 28 - U.S. investigation continues, vertical shaft engines from China
Feb 28 - U.S. notice of 2020 GSP annual review, deadline for filing petitions
Feb 27 - U.S. Defense Department’s report, foreign attempts to acquire U.S. technology illegally
Feb 26 - Swiss company to settle terrorism-sanction regulatory violations for $8 million
Feb 25 - Update on U.S.-China “phase one” agreement (agricultural products)
Feb 25 - U.S. finds no “material injury,” fabricated structural steel imports from Canada, China, Mexico
Feb 24 - China allows direct delivery of imported auto parts
Feb 24 - USTR grants additional exclusion, products imported from China
Feb 21 - U.S. FAQs on OFAC reporting, procedure and penalty rules
Feb 21 - U.S. investigation of wood mouldings, millwork products from Brazil and China
Feb 19 - U.S. notice of products from China excluded from additional customs duties
Feb 18 - Australia-Indonesia trade agreement, follow-up
Feb 18 - China waiving import duties on certain emergency vehicles, medical supplies
Feb 17 - U.S. increased tariffs on civil aircraft imported from EU
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