Friday, March 11, 2022 – Today, United States President Joseph Biden formally announced via Executive Order that the following Russian-origin goods will no longer be permitted importation into the U.S. customs territory:

  • Fish, seafood, and preparations thereof;
  • Alcoholic beverages;
  • Non-industrial diamonds; and
  • Any other products of Russian Federation-origin as may be determined by the Secretary

On February 23, 2022, the European Commission adopted a new proposal for a directive on corporate sustainability due diligence. The proposed directive specifically focuses on corporate responsibility in global supply chains with regards to human rights – such as child and forced labor – and the environment. This proposed directive comes nearly a year after

In ruling NY N324256 (February 14, 2022), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the tariff classification of dolomite ceramic bowls and spreaders from China. The dolomite bowls come in three styles, each a three-dimensional representation of a different character. The entire product in itself is comprised of a glazed ceramic dolomite bowl, a removable spreader

On February 3, 2021, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the Slave-Free Business Certification Act of 2022. The bipartisan bill would require companies that have an annual, worldwide receipts that exceeds $500 million and that are involved in the mining, production, or manufacture of goods for sale to conduct an audit

In ruling NY N323535 (February 24, 2022), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the classification and country of origin of sugar-coated krill oil gummies.

The product, known as “Krill Oil Gummy (Sugar Coated),” has the following ingredients from the following countries:

China United States France Demark
·        glucose syrup

·        sucrose

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On February 7, 2022, the United States and Japan issued a joint statement announcing a 232 tariff agreement allowing historically-based sustainable volumes of Japanese steel products to enter the U.S. market without tariffs.

An overview of the actions as provided by the Department of Commerce is provided below:

The United States will replace the existing

In ruling NY N323340 (January 13, 2022), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the classification and country of origin of fish smoker “starter kits.” The item comes packaged together for retail sale with a rack made of Poplar and Beech wood – measuring 13” x 11” x 33.5” high – three metal hooks, one biodegradable