Results
USTR Opens a Portal for 301 Exclusions for Certain Machinery
USTR opens Section 301 exclusion portal for China-origin machinery, allowing importers to request tariff relief and reduce manufacturing costs compliance burden....
Market Update: October 7, 2024
East/Gulf Coast labor stability, tight Asia capacity, and surcharges continue driving volatility in ocean freight and supply chain planning....
Market Update: September 30, 2024
US East and Gulf Coast port strike risk, Canada labor disruption, and Golden Week closures are driving global supply chain delays and capacity pressure....
Lacey Act Phase VII to Be Enforced Starting December 1
Lacey Act Phase VII expands import declaration requirements for plant and wood products starting Dec 1, increasing customs compliance and sourcing risk....
Market Update: September 25, 2024
US East and Gulf Coast port strike risk drives surcharges, congestion, and delays, with shippers shifting cargo and using air and West Coast alternatives....
Market Update: September 17, 2024
US East and Gulf Coast strike risk, Golden Week closures, and blank sailings are reducing capacity and driving volatility in Asia-US ocean freight rates....
Section 301 Tariff Modifications to Be Implemented
Section 301 tariff increases on China-origin goods take effect Sept 27, raising costs on EVs, semiconductors, batteries, and other key imports....
Market Update: September 6, 2024
US East and Gulf Coast labor strike risk drives congestion, West Coast diversion, and rising volatility in Asia–US freight rates and capacity planning....
Customs User Fees Increase For FY2025
US Customs FY2025 fee increases raise MPF minimum and maximum charges, impacting import costs while HMF rates remain unchanged for formal entries....
Market Update: August 27, 2024
Asia-US ocean freight remains stable, while Europe rates rise and global labor disruptions in India and Canada add risk to supply chains and trade flows....
Market Update: August 20, 2024
Asia-US freight rates are easing, while Canada rail stoppages, India port strike risk, and US labor concerns are driving global supply chain disruption....
Market Update: August 12, 2024
Asia–US freight rates remain elevated amid port congestion and weather delays, while US labor strike risk continues to drive volatility and routing shifts....