Question: We have steel boxes specially designed for the international transport of our products. These boxes have been reused for many years and the countries of smelt, melt, and pour have been lost to history. In the past, we have treated these as packing materials, prorating their value over the contents. I know that wood […]
Question: The new IEEPA tariffs are time consuming for operators to input. Are any customs brokerage firms implementing an IEEPA surcharge? Answer 1: I know we have implemented a $5.00 surcharge on any entries containing IEEPA or 232. Answer 2: Yes, we just received notification for a nominal charge.
Question: I am organizing the new import structure for my company to meet the new requirements for the steel and aluminum tariff rate proclamation given on February 18th. While my headquarters is reaching out to suppliers to obtain the steel mill and smelt certificates, a question was raised to me; if we are unable to […]
Question: If a company has a steel cylinder of Chinese origin used to move product between countries, empty and full depending on the direction, could an Instrument of International Trade be used to mitigate tariffs? I have seen no mention of its exclusion in the Executive Orders or Federal Registry notices. Answer 1: Yes, IIT falls into […]
Question: Can the 301 tariffs and proposed CA/MX tariffs be avoided by using a FTZ? For example, if we bring in goods subject to 301 and manufacture to another product- do we still pay 301? If we move a finished product in to a FTZ and then direct export it can we avoid IEEPA? Answer […]
Question: Aside from the saber rattling and threats, is anyone aware of concrete proposals to increase tariffs on material made in the EU or India and imported into the US? Are there any Fed Register notifications for public comment? Answer 1: Great question…nothing of legal substance has been issued yet, specific to EU and India. […]
Question: Are the exclusions granted by the US Trade Representative to the Ad Valorem China 25% duty which do not expire until May 31, 2025 still in place? We have a product that was granted an exclusion through HTS 9903.88.69 from the previous 25% China duty rate. Now with the new 9903.01.20 10% duty, is […]
Question: In regards to the Executive Order on tariffs for imports from China is there a hold on Drawback for all duties or only the new 10%? Asked by: Tammy Edwards – tredwards@streamflo.com Answer 1: Thanks for reaching out, another great drawback question! Our brokerage specializes in duty drawback services, and we’re always happy to […]
Question: If a US company has a China factory and drop ships goods to South America, are the goods or the shipment exempt from China tariffs because the goods do not land in US during the transportation? Answer 1: The China products in this scenario are subject to the import requirements of the destination country. […]
Question: In respect to increased tariffs, has anyone read anything or have any insight concerning when collection will start? I assume that they will not be able begin collecting on Feb 4th @ 12:01? Asked by: charles smith – charles.smith@guitarcenter.com Answer 1: The new 10% tariffs on China goods are in place and actively being […]
Question: We have a product currently imported from MX under USMCA, but under threat of additional 25% tariff, to a US facility, where it is diluted (no substantial transformation, imported and diluted product have same HTSUS, no origin conferred) and then shipped to customers in the US (some of whom may have a FTZ available). If […]
Question: How are the members assessing the additional 25% tariff threat recently announced by Trump? My initial thoughts are that this tariff increase will not materialize, and presumably would not start until Jan 20 next year. Meanwhile, how should I plan for the increase now. Would some products be exempt? Answer 1: No details regarding […]
