QUESTION: With List 3 approaching, it will affect about 65% of the tariff, what actions are others taking to mitigate the higher duties? ========== Answers: There are fewer and fewer options available, and most likely are a waste of time as the administration may add even more duties. Only real option is to shift production […]
QUESTION: Assuming that the MTB is signed by the President soon, how does this impact 301 duties? Will the MTB duty apply to the current rate of duty, and if subject to 301, still be subject to the 25%? So, if normal rate of duty is 6%, and MTB takes that to 0%, the product […]
QUESTION: One of my group companies has been asked for a Buy America certificate number. I have reviewed the previous answers in the database but don’t see any details regarding the certification process. The program in question is the FTA Buy America provided for in 49 CFR 661. Any assistance is appreciated. =================== ANSWER: I […]
QUESTION: Does any member have an excel format of the updated List 3 that goes into effect 9/24? ========== Answers: http://www.icpainc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Section-301-lists.xls ========== Here you go! http://www.icpainc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/301-NEW-LIST-09182018.xlsx ========== Here is a workbook with all 3 lists on separate tabs. http://www.icpainc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Chinese-301-tariffs-COMBINED-1.xls ==========
QUESTION: My company has been in business for over 50 years and the world of export compliance is new to the employees…. Needless to say there are some people who don’t understand the need for my position.I will start training employees in a few weeks on the export regulations and know one of the first […]
QUESTION: I saw some other similar questions in the ICPA database, but no clear answer to this question: Is it legal for our US Customs broker to amend or create proformas on our behalf for imports into the US? (Based on information and SOPs that we provide). They are telling us that a US Customs […]
QUESTION: We are interested to establish a DC in an APAC country that would service the region. Are there any available studies or research on this topic that compare the pros and cons of setting a DC up in different countries? What are the top five countries in which to establish a DC? We are […]
QUESTION: Does anyone have any information on Russia’s retaliation against US sanctions? Is anyone aware of the that was introduced by Rep/Dem sponsors that expands US sanctions to include Russian energy projects and effectively bar Western companies from any involvement in the country? What does that mean? ********* Add’l Answer: See S. 3336, introduced August […]
QUESTION: I would like to ask the membership how they handle security procedures for a Corporate office located in a building that is shared with other business. Main lobby is monitored by overall building security and not company specific security/receptionist. Security guards do monitor access, but do not request to see ID, and do not […]
QUESTION: For 9801 imports, can the Manufacture Name and Location be left blank or noted as “Unknown” on the Importer/Owners Declaration, for shipments where the item is returning to the US using proof of export(less than 3 years from export to reimport), when no Manufactures Affidavit is available or goods are foreign origin? =========== Answer: […]
Does anyone have a basic trade compliance questionnaire that they can share with me that covers maybe two questions from the areas of trade compliance focus – value, HS Code, FTA, country of origin, exports? ================ ANSWERS: Obviously I don’t know your company or the personalities involved, but I would not recommend this approach. If […]
QUESTION: Our sister site in the UK needs to obtain reexport authorization for an ITAR controlled item. Our site in the U.S. is not involved in this transaction in any way. I believe it is best for the GC requesting the authorization to be sent directly from the UK site to DoS; however, I want […]
