QUESTION: A question was asked recently as to if foreign producers can reimburse Section 301 duties paid by US importers. Half the responses answered “yes” and the other half answered “no”. Can anyone provide the citation to support the correct answer? %%%%%%%%%% Addl ANSWERS: Legally you can be reimbursed. It is not the same as […]
QUESTION: Does anyone have the MTB in Excel format? ======= Answer: As downloaded from https://www.usitc.gov/documents/mtbps/mtbfinalrpt_datafile.htm Addl Answers: The file that is on the USITC website is not the final bill. For example 8419.60.10 has a MTB duty rate of 2.7%, the file has the suggested rate of 3.1%. I asked the USITC if they […]
QUESTION: I am trying to determine the best method for determining the value of a repair part. The part in question is produced at our facility in the USA and shipped to the UK. Once the product lifespan is used, it’s returned to the USA for repair. The repaired part is then shipped back to […]
QUESTION: We were just informed by CBP CEE personnel that they would like to do a “Importer Visit”. We have quarterly calls with CEE personnel but this is the first time they have asked to come on the premises. They also want to visit one of our local factories. Can anyone share their experience? Do […]
QUESTION: A key component of the MTB is that each individual bill should not exceed $500,000 in loss of revenue to the US as a result of the temporary duty suspension/reduction. Is each importer responsible for tracking their individual duty avoidance? Will CBP provide guidance on a weekly/monthly/quarterly basis as to how each bill is […]
QUESTION: We received a letter from the Consulate of a country that we export to. They asked us to send them a copy of an invoice for an export to their country in 2014. When I reached out to the Consulate none of the phone numbers they provided worked. I received a VM requesting that […]
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 […]
