India will be removed from the Generalized System of Preferences on June 5, because President Donald Trump “determined that India has not assured the United States that India will provide equitable and reasonable access to its markets.” The announcement came just after 8 p.m. on May 31. The end of…
Letter Opposing List 4 China Tariffs
Gemini Shippers Group partnered with numerous trade associations to write to the President on section 301 tariff impacts. President Donald J. TrumpThe White House1600 Pennsylvania AvenueWashington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President, On behalf of the undersigned companies below and the millions of workers we employ, we are writing regarding…
CSMS# 19-000238 – UPDATE- Section 301 (Tranche 3) Duties as of May 10, 2019 05/10/2019 07:55 AM EDT
Members, Good morning, US CBP has issues further clarification on the implementation of section 301 tariffs. Salient points in the update in red below: =========================================================================== CSMS# 19-000238 – UPDATE- Section 301 (Tranche 3) Duties as of May 10, 2019 05/10/2019 07:55 AM EDTBACKGROUND: On August 18, 2017, the Office of the…
Washington Newsline – Gemini Shippers Group 2019-05-09 14:59:11
Members, This afternoon US CBP issues the below notice on changes to Section 301 duties ( Tranche 3) please note the the paragraphs highlighted in red below noting exceptions for cargo loaded for Export from China prior to May 10th. Will update as we recieve further clarification from CBPCSMS #19-000236 Title: UPDATE-Change…
UPDATE REGARDING TARIFF INCREASES ON PRODUCTS FROM CHINA
As announced on Sunday, President Trump tweeted that the duty rates on the 3rd list of products (https://ustr.gov/sites/default/files/301/2018-0026%20China%20FRN%207-10-2018_0.pdf) will increase from 10 percent to 25 percent on Friday, May 10th, at 12:01 a.m. According to Steven Mnuchin, Treasury Secretary, and Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative, China backtracked on some of…
Federal Maritime Commission Meeting Includes Vote to Update OTI Rules & Briefing on Carrier Alliances
Posted May 3, 2019 The Federal Maritime Commission voted during the open session of its meeting Wednesday to issue a final rule updating the licensing rules for Ocean Transportation Intermediaries (OTIs). Other agenda items during open session were a briefing on procedures for monitoring ocean carrier alliances, and Frank…
Exclusions coming for List 3 of 301 China tariffs
Robert Lighthizer, the U.S. Trade Representative, announced that they are working on an “exclusion process” for goods that were affected by the third list of products from China that were hit with additional tariffs under Section 301. He hopes to get this in place by the end of May….
State Department Warns of Coming Jewelry Industry Crackdown
U.S. State Department officials delivered a blunt message to industry groups and companies that attended a meeting in New York City. They discussed what jewelry businesses must know about their product and declare where all their materials originate from or they will be subject to new regulations. The government believes that…
World Intellectual Property Day
Gemini Shippers Group joined 72 other associations to promote World Intellectual Property Day. World Intellectual Property Day is observed annually on 26 April. The event was established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2000 to “raise awareness of how patents, copyright, trademarks and designs impact on daily life” and “to celebrate creativity, and the contribution made by creators and innovators to the development of…
China/U.S. Trade Deal Update
Lawrence Kudlow, director of the Council of Economic Advisors, says that progress is being made in negotiations between the U.S. and China. Robert Lighthizer, the U.S. Trade Representative, and Steve Mnuchin, Treasury Secretary, are going to China next week for another round of talks and China’s Vice Premier, Liu He,…