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2015 U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule posted
The International Trade Commission (ITC) has posted the 2015 Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) to their website. This includes… Read more
DHS Single Window implementation priorities for 2015
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Counselor to the Deputy Secretary Christa Brzozowski has posted an article noting DHS’… Read more
USDA proposes changes to the TRQ dairy license program for imports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is proposing changes to the dairy tariff-rate quota… Read more
Presidential Proclamation on AGOA, IL FTA, and HTS Changes
President Obama has issued a Proclamation affecting trade. Select countries have undergone a status change on whether they… Read more
Executive order prohibiting imports and exports to Crimea region of Ukraine
President Obama has issued an Executive Order prohibiting certain transactions with the Crimea Region of the Ukraine. Prohibited… Read more
Ports preparing for potential trade with Cuba
As some of the Cold War restrictions placed on trade with Cuba are lifted, ports in the Southeast… Read more
Cuba: President Obama charts new course for U.S.-Cuba relations
U.S. President Obama announced he is taking steps to end the US’ outdated approach with Cuba, promoting change… Read more
ILWU responds to PMA contract proposal
Seven months of West Coast dockworker contract negotiations may be winding down following a union caucus and the… Read more
CBP 2015 holidays, and additional 2014 holiday for December 26, 2014
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released a list of the Federal Holidays scheduled for the 2015… Read more
Could Congress prevent future longshore labor disputes?
One economics expert wrote in an editorial that Congress has the power to stop future longshore slowdowns and… Read more