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ITC Vacates Hydrodermabrasion Section 337 Ruling

The vacatur of 337-TA-1408 removes its active import remedy, but hydrodermabrasion importers must still screen other exclusion orders.

OFAC Venezuela General License 60: Compliance Guide

OFAC Venezuela General License 60 supports earthquake relief transactions, but firms must screen parties and preserve complete records.

CTPAT Revalidation: Onsite and Virtual Planning

A practical guide to CTPAT revalidation, including low-volume site selection, company attendance, virtual reviews, and onsite preparation.

China Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks CVD Rate Corrected

Commerce corrected the China drawn stainless steel sinks CVD all-others rate to 8.51%, prompting focused broker and importer checks.

Duty-Free Scientific Instruments Under HTSUS 9810

Commerce approved 43 scientific instrument applications. Learn how entry documents and five-year controls protect duty-free treatment.

iPhones and iPads Face ITC Section 337 Investigation

Apple's iPhones and iPads face a patent-based ITC investigation. Importers should prepare for potential exclusion order enforcement by CBP.

Advance Traveler Information for Rail Compliance Guide

CBP's proposed rail traveler data rule would add advance reporting deadlines for cross-border carriers, crews, passengers, and train movements.

OFAC Expands Iran Automotive and Rail Sanctions

OFAC's expansion into Iran's automotive and rail sectors raises screening, ownership, financing, and documentation risks across global trade.

BIS Update Conference 2026: Status and Planning

BIS has not announced 2026 conference dates, a venue, or registration. Compliance teams should plan flexibly and monitor official channels.

Methionine Antidumping Duties Enter Full ITC Review

Commerce found likely recurring dumping in methionine imports, while full ITC reviews keep U.S. antidumping duty orders in force.

China Corrosion Inhibitors CVD Rates for 2024

Final 2024 China corrosion inhibitor CVD rates range from 18.64% to 48.45%, creating immediate deposit, reserve, and drawback control needs.

Ukraine OCTG Antidumping Review: 18.43% Margin

The Ukraine OCTG review gives Interpipe a preliminary 18.43% margin, creating immediate reserving, certification, and drawback issues.

Traeger Aluminum Grill Liners Face AD/CVD Scope Review

Traeger's aluminum grill liners face AD/CVD scope review, creating cash deposit, entry management, and drawback issues for importers.

Canadian Softwood Lumber CVD Panel Decision Explained

The softwood lumber CVD panel affirmed Commerce's second remand. Importers should monitor liquidation, deposits, and drawback data.

U.K. Customs Voluntary Disclosure: A Practical Guide

A practical guide to correcting multiple U.K. import declarations, calculating underpayments, and managing CDS data and supporting records.

Seamless Pipe Sunset Review: Key ITC Deadlines

The ITC has set the full seamless pipe review schedule. Importers should track deadlines, deposits, order scope, and drawback treatment.

Germany Fluid End Blocks Receive 0.00% AD Rate

BGH secured a 0.00% AD margin for 2024, but importers must still evaluate liquidation, intermediary sales, and drawback calculations.

CBS Countervailing Duty on China: 107.57% Rate

A 107.57% preliminary CBS countervailing duty rate creates retroactive exposure for Chinese entries and demands immediate importer review.

Vietnam Pressure Pipe AD Review: 90.80% Margin

Commerce's preliminary 90.80% Vietnam-wide margin raises liquidation, supplier-rate, certification, and drawback issues for importers.

Section 232 U.S. Content Rules for USMCA Metals

New U.S. content rules change Section 232 duty calculations for USMCA metals from Canada and Mexico, affecting entries, records, and drawback.

Why U.S. Imports Require an Ultimate Consignee ID

U.S. parcel shipments can require an ultimate consignee ID even when the recipient is not the importer of record. Learn the available options.

Korea Steel Nails AD Review: Preliminary Rates

Preliminary AD review results assign Korean steel nail exporters margins from 0.00% to 3.07%, with important implications for importers.

Phosphate Fertilizer CVD Sunset Review: Key Dates

The phosphate fertilizer CVD sunset review sets 2027 deadlines while active orders affect importers, farmers, brokers, and drawback teams.

Paper Shopping Bags Antidumping Review Results

Preliminary Cambodia and Taiwan paper bag margins create supplier, reserve, liquidation, and drawback issues for U.S. importers.