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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 U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency has announced new interest rates for calculating interest on overdue accounts and refunds of customs duties, effective from January 1, 2025. For both corporations and non-corporations, the interest rate on underpayments will be 7 percent. The interest rate on overpayments will be 7 percent for non-corporations and 6 percent for corporations. These rates are based on the Federal short-term rate and have decreased from the previous quarter.

The Department of Commerce has decided to partially rescind its review of an antidumping duty order on frozen warmwater shrimp from Thailand for the period between February 1, 2019, and January 31, 2020. The review was initially requested by several parties but most of them withdrew their requests, leading to the decision to cancel the review for many companies. However, the review will continue for Thai Union. The Department will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to assess duties accordingly and reminds importers of their responsibilities concerning antidumping duties.

The Department of Commerce decided to cancel the review of countervailing duties on oil country tubular goods from India because the parties that requested the review withdrew their request within the allowed time frame. This review was initially intended to cover 45 Indian companies. The Department will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to assess duties on these goods as per the usual rules, and reminds parties about their responsibilities regarding confidential information. This cancellation is in accordance with U.S. regulations and was published as official notice.

The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking public comments on their proposal to extend an information collection related to Foreign Trade Zones without changes to the existing requirements. This process is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and comments can be submitted until March 17, 2025. The information collection involves recordkeeping and the submission of certification letters by businesses operating in these zones, with a total estimated annual burden of 299 hours. The CBP wants feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to ease the burden of this information collection.

The U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) have decided that removing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on steel racks and parts from China would likely result in unfair pricing and subsidies, harming U.S. industries. As a result, Commerce is continuing these orders, meaning U.S. Customs and Border Protection will keep collecting duties on these imports. These orders apply to steel racks and parts thereof, with specific exclusions and detailed scope described within the orders. The decision is effective from March 5, 2025, and compliance with protective measures regarding business information is required.

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 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 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, part of the Department of Homeland Security, has announced the implementation of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Economic Vitality & Security Travel Authorization Program (EVS-TAP). This program is a specific part of the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program that allows certain pre-approved travelers from China to visit the CNMI without a visa for up to 14 days. The implementation of this program will start on February 20, 2024, and travelers will need to get an electronic travel authorization before going. The previous policy allowing Chinese nationals to enter the CNMI with parole will end on the same date.