Customs and Compliance News
UPDATE: Possible Postponement on Section 301 Increase
On September 11, 2019, the US President indicated that he would consider postponing the scheduled increase of Section 301 duties on Chinese goods until October 15. 

The effected tariffs are in Tranches 1, 2, and 3. The postponement has not been officially enacted, therefore the current date of increase, October 1, is in effect until otherwise announced. 

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EPA Introducing Significant New Use Rules
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 6 chemical substances. This action would require persons to notify the EPA at least 90 days before import or manufacture.

Comments on this proposal are required to be received on or before October 11, 2019.

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IPR Seizure Statistics Released for 2018
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released the Seizure Statistics on intellectual property rights for fiscal year 2018. While seizures took a slight dip from 2017, the total remains high at 33,810. 

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Duty Drawback Made Simple
DSV offers a value added service via our Duty Drawback program through our US Customs Brokerage team. Although this process can be complicated of the surface, it doesn’t have to be. Our team of specialists are well prepared to support your company through this program.

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