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China Section 301 Tariff Refunds May Be Available Due to Recently Filed Lawsuit
On September 10, 2020, a lawsuit was filed to the Court of International Trade (CIT) alleging the...
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John S. Connor and Associated Posters Deliver for Special Event
The USS Montana fast attack submarine was christened Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Newport News...
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Important Announcement on Steel Import Licensing
Please see the following important announcement involving Steel Import Licensing. Please reach...
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Transition Period to End - Country of Origin Marking Requirements for Hong Kong
John S. Connor would like to take this opportunity to remind our importing community that the...
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Extensions for Certain Exclusions from the China 301 List 4 Announced
On August 31, 2020, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced...
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GSP Program Still Scheduled To Expire Dec 31, 2020
John S Connor continues to monitor the renewal of this very important program. Currently, there...
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Merchandise Processing Fee Increases on Oct 1, 2020
John S. Connor would like to advise our importing community that United States Customs and Border...
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U.S. - China Trade Talks Scheduled to Resume
Trade negotiators from the U.S. and China are scheduled to resume this week on Friday. These...
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Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) is set to expire on December 31, 2020
John S Connor would like to take this opportunity to remind all importers that GSP is currently...
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New China Tariff Exclusions Include Textile and Apparel Items, Consumer Goods
USTR has issued a new list of China Tariff Exclusions effective July 20, 2020 against products on...
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Shipping Market Update
The world of international shipping, particularly in the major trans-pacific lane, is filled with...
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Tariff Exclusions for Pandemic - Treating Goods Not Likely
The Trump administration does not appear likely to grant tariff exclusions for imports of goods...
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U.S. May Modify List of EU Goods Subject to Additional Tariffs in Aircraft Subsidy Case
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is considering modifying the list of European Union...
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Lee Connor Addresses Global Chamber of Baltimore/Washington
Recently, the Global Chamber of Baltimore/Washington presented a virtual seminar focused on...
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FMC Issues New Guidance on Demurrage and Detention
The Federal Maritime Commission posted this notice on April 28, 2020: The Federal Maritime...
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