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The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has approved the Native American tribal card issued by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation as a valid travel document. This card can be used by U.S. and Canadian citizen members of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation to show their identity and citizenship when entering the United States at land and sea borders. This approval is part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, which lists documents that are acceptable for crossing U.S. borders. The use of these cards is voluntary, and they must meet certain standards set by the Department of Homeland Security.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has extended import restrictions on certain archaeological and ethnological materials from Ecuador until January 16, 2030. These restrictions, originally set in place through a 2020 agreement between the U.S. and Ecuador, aim to protect cultural property. This extension follows an exchange of diplomatic notes between the two countries, and CBP has updated its regulations to reflect and enforce this change. The rule is effective without delay due to its connection to foreign affairs.

The U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission decided to continue the existing antidumping duty order on certain steel nails from China to prevent potential harm to U.S. industries. This decision was made after they concluded that canceling the order would likely lead to problems like dumping, where products are sold at unfairly low prices, causing damage to domestic markets. The order's scope includes nails of various types, but excludes certain nails like roofing nails and some specific fasteners. The continuation allows U.S. Customs and Border Protection to keep collecting duties on these imports, ensuring that U.S. industries are protected.

The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is requesting comments on an extension of an existing information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The CBP uses Form 7501, known as the Entry Summary, to gather details on goods entering the U.S., such as duty documentation and taxes. This information is important for record-keeping, enforcement, and statistics. The public is invited to comment on the necessity, utility, and any suggested improvements by February 10, 2021.

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.

The Department of Commerce received a referral from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) under the Enforce and Protect Act of 2015 to determine if certain steel wheels from China are subject to existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders. The steel wheels, with diameters between 12 and 16.5 inches, are used for trailers and other vehicles. Commerce will decide if these wheels are covered by current trade rules and will inform CBP of their decision, while inviting other interested parties to participate in the decision-making process. The decision is part of ongoing investigations concerning trade regulations and duties on these products.

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a final decision that paper plates from Vietnam are being sold in the U.S. at unfairly low prices. This decision applies for sales between July and December 2023. The Department found that, while most Vietnamese producers are affected, Go-Pak Vietnam is an exception and not subject to critical circumstances. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection will collect deposits from importers for anticipated antidumping duties to ensure fair competition.

The U.S. Department of Commerce is examining whether monosodium glutamate (MSG) from China is being imported into the U.S. through Malaysia in a way that avoids antidumping duties. This investigation, prompted by a referral from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is part of a broader inquiry to determine if the MSG is subject to current duty orders. Interested parties are invited to provide their input, and the Commerce Department plans to decide and inform the CBP whether this MSG should be subjected to U.S. antidumping duties.

The document outlines an interim final rule by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), under the Homeland Security and Treasury Departments, to implement regulations for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). This rule amends existing regulations to provide guidance on preferential tariff treatment and related customs measures for various goods, including textiles and automotive products. It establishes certification requirements for importers and manufacturers, recordkeeping responsibilities, and procedures for protests and verifications. The rule aims to ensure compliance with the new trade agreement and streamline the process for benefiting from the preferential treatment under the USMCA.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security continues to enforce temporary travel restrictions at land ports of entry along the United States-Canada border. These restrictions allow only "essential travel," which includes returning U.S. citizens, travel for medical or educational purposes, and essential work, among others. Non-essential travel, like tourism, is not permitted during this period. These measures aim to limit the spread of COVID-19 and are in effect until February 21, 2021.