The Office of the United States Trade Representative has finalized a new Section 301 trade action affecting imports from Brazil. Beginning at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on July 22, 2026, covered products of Brazil entered for consumption, or withdrawn from a warehouse for consumption, will be subject to an additional 25% ad valorem duty. For U.S. importers, the immediate question is not simply whether a … Read More
The scale of the counterfeit problem this holiday season
CBP and its enforcement partners seize tens of millions of counterfeit items every year, from apparel and electronics to cosmetics, toys, and even medicines. In its most recent update, CBP reported seizing nearly 79 million counterfeit items in a single fiscal year, with a notional retail value in the billions if those goods had been genuine. Counterfeit clothing, consumer electronics, toys, and medications were among … Read More
CBP Now Rejecting Vague Cargo Descriptions in ACAS
As international shipping continues to evolve, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has officially begun enforcing stricter rules on the accuracy of cargo descriptions in the Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) program. As of October 7, 2024, carriers and other stakeholders submitting ACAS data must ensure that the descriptions of their cargo are precise and transparent. Vague terms such as “gift,” “daily necessities,” “accessories,” “parts,” … Read More