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On December 6, 2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the termination of arrival restrictions for flights carrying people who recently traveled from Rwanda to the United States. These restrictions were initially set due to an outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in Rwanda. The restrictions required such flights to land at specific U.S. airports with enhanced public health measures. The decision to end these restrictions was made because there have been no new MVD cases or transmission chains in Rwanda since the end of October 2024.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) under the Department of Homeland Security is seeking public comments on the extension of an information collection related to the Vessel Entrance or Clearance Statement, known as CBP Form 1300. This form is crucial for collecting data on commercial vessels entering or leaving U.S. ports and ensures that all associated paperwork is accurate. It also serves as a record of fees and tax payments to avoid overpayment. The public has until March 26, 2021, to submit comments via email, as mail submissions are suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a final rule to impose import restrictions on certain archaeological and ethnological materials from Morocco. These restrictions are based on an agreement between the U.S. and Moroccan governments, under the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act, to help protect Morocco's cultural heritage from illegal pillage. The rule identifies specific categories of artifacts, such as items made from stone, ceramic, metal, and textiles, as well as architectural elements and manuscripts from Islamic cultures that are subject to these restrictions. The regulation is effective as of January 15, 2021, and aims to ensure that these cultural items are legally exported and not in violation of Moroccan laws.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has received a petition from the American Sugar Coalition, asking for a change in how certain cane sugar molasses and liquid sugar are classified under the U.S. tariff system. The coalition believes these products should be categorized as "sugar syrups" rather than under their current classifications. The CBP has invited public comments on this matter, which must be submitted by June 23, 2025. This request is based on the claim that the existing classification does not accurately reflect the products' characteristics and production processes.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a correction to a previous notice about travel restrictions between the United States and Canada that was published on December 22, 2020, in the Federal Register. The correction involves changing the incorrect date "January 21, 2020," to the correct date "January 21, 2021." This change ensures the accuracy of the document regarding the continuation of temporary travel restrictions due to the ongoing coronavirus situation. If you need more details, you can contact Stephanie Watson at U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

The Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) will hold its quarterly meeting on March 17, 2021. The meeting will only be accessible to the public via webinar, and attendees must register online by March 16, 2021. During this meeting, topics to be discussed include updates on unified entry processes, broker exam improvements, bond guidelines, and secure trade lane developments, among others. Public comments are invited before the meeting and additional opportunities for public comment will be available throughout the virtual meeting.

The Department of Commerce has preliminarily found that producers and exporters of stainless steel flanges from India received countervailable subsidies from January 23, 2018, to December 31, 2018. This review, initiated in December 2019, determines that Chandan Steel Limited and Kisaan Die Tech Pvt Ltd. benefited from subsidies, prompting a weighted-average subsidy rate for unreviewed companies. Interested parties can comment on these findings, and the final results will follow within 120 days unless extended. The Commerce Department will notify U.S. Customs and Border Protection to assess duties and collect cash deposits on imports of the targeted products.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking public comments on an information collection related to the distribution of funds from antidumping and countervailing duties to affected domestic producers. This process, known as the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (CDSOA), involves using CBP Form 7401 for claims and is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act. The CBP encourages feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of this information collection, with comments accepted until May 30, 2025.

The Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration has issued a notice allowing interested parties to request an administrative review of antidumping or countervailing duty orders, findings, or suspended investigations. Parties wishing to request a review must do so by the end of December 2024. The department will select respondents based on U.S. Customs and Border Protection data and may limit respondents if necessary. Additionally, the department has provided instructions for updating the annual inquiry service list, which allows interested parties to submit or amend their entries of appearance to remain included in the next year’s list.