For importers of select commodities from Austria, India, Italy, Spain, Turkey, and the United Kingdom, public comments are due by April 30th as to why selected products of these countries shouldn’t be subject to a 25% ad valorem Section 301 trade remedy duty in the fight over digital services taxes. This investigation dates back to […]
Combate ao trabalho forçado deve ser prioridade para importadores
Desde 2015, quando foi aprovado o Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act (TFTEA), as agências governamentais americanas passaram a dar mais atenção a diversas questões ligadas ao comércio internacional. O combate ao trabalho forçado (Forced labor) passou a ser uma das prioridades pelo U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Tanto na administração anterior quanto agora, […]
Forced labor as a priority issue for importers
In 2015, the passage of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act (TFTEA) brought a renewed interest and focused by Customs and other government agencies on many issues. Forced labor was a key area the agency cited that would receive greater attention, and since passage, the agency has taken several significant steps in this area. In both the previous […]
Unlikely Imports – The Story of Thai Street Paws Rescue
There’s no greater joy than finding a permanent home for dogs in need, especially for stray dogs. As man’s best friend, our furry companions deserve the safety and security of a family that loves them. Thai Street Paws Rescue is working to save these animals from the dangers of living as a stray. The streets […]