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The U.S. International Trade Commission has decided to issue a General Exclusion Order (GEO). This order stops the unlicensed importation of certain foldable reusable drinking straws and accessories that infringe on specific claims of a U.S. patent. The investigation that led to this was initiated by The Final Co. LLC and involved several companies from China. The order means that any imports that break this patent cannot enter the U.S. without a license, and the investigation on this matter is now closed.

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 Cultural Property Advisory Committee's meeting initially set for February 4-6, 2025, has been postponed. This meeting was intended to discuss several matters, including import restrictions on materials from Vietnam and the extension of cultural agreements with Chile, Italy, and Morocco. Once a new date is set, another announcement will be made in the Federal Register. For further details, contact Allison R. Davis Lehmann at the Cultural Heritage Center.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a final rule to extend import restrictions on certain archaeological materials from Jordan until January 14, 2030. This extension follows an agreement with Jordan and an exchange of diplomatic notes. These restrictions, first established in a 2020 agreement, aim to protect Jordan’s cultural heritage by preventing illicit imports of materials dating from the Paleolithic period to the Ottoman era. The rule is enacted immediately and exempt from the usual notice or public procedure due to its foreign affairs nature.

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has added Nicaragua to its list of regions affected by screwworm, a pest that can harm animals. This action was taken after screwworm was confirmed in Nicaragua in March 2024. As a result, animals such as horses, ruminants, swine, and dogs coming from Nicaragua must comply with specific import restrictions to prevent the pest from entering the United States. These measures include inspection and treatment requirements detailed in federal regulations.

The State Department has received a request from the Government of Vietnam seeking U.S. help to protect Vietnam's cultural heritage. This request, made under a UNESCO convention from 1970, seeks to impose U.S. restrictions on the import of certain Vietnamese archaeological and ethnological materials. These materials are significant to Vietnam's cultural heritage, and more information will be provided to the public for comment. The document published is a formal notice of this request.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has extended import restrictions on certain archaeological and ecclesiastical ethnological materials from El Salvador through March 2, 2030. These restrictions, originally imposed in 1995 and periodically extended since then, prevent the import of cultural property dating from pre-1550 AD. This recent extension follows a Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and El Salvador, ensuring continued protection of these cultural artifacts. The amendment is effective immediately upon publication, bypassing usual public notice procedures due to foreign affairs considerations.

The Department of State has announced details for the upcoming Cultural Property Advisory Committee meeting, set to take place from February 4-6, 2025, in Washington, DC, with public participation available via videoconference. The meeting will address requests for import restrictions on cultural materials from several countries, including Vietnam, Chile, Italy, and Morocco. The public can observe the open session on February 4, 2025, and may register to provide oral comments. Written comments must be submitted by January 27, 2025, through specified methods, depending on whether they include confidential information.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary decision that certain corrosion-resistant steel products from the United Arab Emirates are being sold in the U.S. at prices below fair value. This investigation, covering a period from July 2023 to June 2024, aims to assess and handle these imports with stricter measures, including a cash deposit requirement and suspension of entry liquidation. Interested parties are invited to submit comments before a final determination is made, which has been postponed and extended to allow further investigation.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection, under the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of the Treasury, has extended import restrictions on certain archaeological materials from Italy. These regulations, originally set to expire, have been extended until January 12, 2026, to prevent the illicit importation of cultural heritage items. This extension is part of a new Memorandum of Understanding with Italy, aimed at protecting historical artifacts from being looted or illegally sold. The import restrictions are part of efforts aligned with international agreements to safeguard cultural property.