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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, through U.S. Customs and Border Protection, has issued an amended notice imposing additional duties on products imported from China, following an executive order by the President aimed at addressing the synthetic opioid supply chain. The notice modifies the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to include new duty rates and clarifies that certain goods, such as those eligible for the de minimis exemption, may still qualify for duty-free treatment until new systems to process tariffs are in place. The additional duties are effective for products entered from February 5, 2025, and specific provisions are outlined for goods in transit before that date. Importation exceptions include certain personal items and goods eligible for temporary duty reductions.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has postponed the implementation date for changes to electronic Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) admission applications from January 25, 2021, to April 25, 2021. These modifications will expand the zone identification number from seven to nine digits to help with trade operations. The delay allows CBP and trade participants more time to make necessary programming updates and coordinate with local zone operators who will receive new zone ID numbers. Comments on this notice can be submitted by email.

The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have issued a notice regarding the extension of an existing information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. They are seeking comments on the "Drawback Process Regulations," which involve refunds for duties, taxes, and fees for certain exported or destroyed merchandise. The process requires businesses to file claims electronically, and CBP is looking for public feedback on whether the information collection is necessary and suggestions to improve it. Comments must be submitted by February 10, 2021.

The Department of Homeland Security, along with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, has issued a notice to update tariffs on goods imported from China following a presidential order issued on February 1, 2025. This measure is part of an effort to combat the synthetic opioid supply chain in China, and it imposes an additional 10% duty on these imports. Certain exemptions apply, but most products from China, including Hong Kong, will be subject to this new duty if consumed or withdrawn after February 4, 2025. The document stresses that these new fees will apply alongside existing tariffs and precautions are in place to prevent duty-free treatment for these goods.

The proposed rule by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) under the Department of Homeland Security mandates that rail carriers electronically submit export manifest data for trains leaving the U.S. This new regulation aims to enhance cargo security by requiring pre-departure information through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), improving risk assessment, and ensuring compliance with U.S. export laws. The rule also outlines the parties eligible to submit data and specifies timelines for data submissions to minimize the risk of undocumented and potentially hazardous cargo leaving the country. Additionally, the economic analysis suggests that the regulation could result in significant cost savings for both CBP and the trade industry by streamlining the export process and reducing reliance on paper documentation.

The Department of Homeland Security has announced changes to trade rules affecting imports from Mexico. Due to multiple presidential executive orders, new duties (taxes) are applied to various products from Mexico. Some products, particularly those related to the automotive industry, are not subject to these additional charges, while others like potash have reduced taxes. From March 7, 2025, these rules will take effect, modifying the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to ensure compliance with U.S. laws and international agreements.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has announced a 30-day period for public comments regarding the extension of a current information collection initiative. This information collection aims to gather qualitative feedback on the agency's service delivery to ensure it meets high standards, in line with Executive Order 12862. The submissions are designed to assess customer satisfaction and improve service efficiency without adding extra burden on respondents. Interested parties can submit comments via the provided government website before the deadline on March 18, 2021.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is launching a Voluntary Self-Reported Exit (VSRE) Pilot to collect facial images from certain non-U.S. citizens leaving the United States. This pilot, starting on March 19, 2025, will use a mobile app to gather and verify biometrics, aiming to improve the accuracy of entry-exit records by using facial recognition and geolocation technology. The pilot will help CBP evaluate the effectiveness and user-friendliness of this technology, potentially creating a more automated and secure system for tracking exits. Participation is voluntary, focusing on those subject to the I-94 form requirements.

The document is a proposed rule by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), under the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of the Treasury, which seeks to amend the regulations for low-value shipments valued at $800 or less. CBP aims to create a new process for these shipments to better target high-risk consignments, including those possibly containing illicit substances like fentanyl. This new "enhanced entry process" involves electronic data submission for a more efficient screening and clearance, while also offering a modified version of the current "release from manifest" process, now called the "basic entry process." Comments on the proposed changes are invited from the public until March 17, 2025.

The Department of Homeland Security has updated the rules regarding additional duties on products from China, including Hong Kong, due to changes in an Executive Order. These changes raise the tariffs from 10% to 20% on certain items, effective March 4, 2025. The order is part of a response to what the U.S. views as China's inadequate control over synthetic opioid supply chains. Some exceptions apply, such as items qualifying for de minimis exemptions, but these could change if the government determines that enough systems are in place to manage tariff revenues.