CHINA SECTION 301 – LIST # 4 – PRODUCT EXCLUSIONS EXTENDED THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2020

 The U.S. Trade Representative has announced the extension of certain product exclusions granted to the $300 billion action of Tranche/List # 4 through December 31, 2020.  The extended products should be entered under U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule number (USHTS) 9903.88.57. Only 87 of the product exclusions previously granted and identified under USHTS numbers 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42,… Read more »

GOODS MADE IN HONG KONG MUST BE MARKED AS PRODUCTS OF CHINA

Following the new security law for Hong Kong passed by China on June 30, 2020, President Trump issued Executive Order 13936 on July 14, 2020 stating in part that  “Hong Kong  is no longer sufficiently autonomous to justify differential treatment in relation to the People’s Republic of China (PRC or China)” and that “it shall… Read more »

Taggart/Customs and Trade Services and the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

As the status of the Coronavirus situation remains quite fluid, we want to take this opportunity to inform you that we continue monitoring it very closely on a daily basis.  The health and safety of our employees is of the utmost importance to us.    We are prepared to follow any guidelines issued by health officials… Read more »

Update On Canadian Rail Blockades

Due to blockades on rail lines throughout Canada, any freight moving to, from, or transiting through Canada will very likely see significant delays. The delays are causing a rippling disturbance in the supply chain. In short, there is no freight moving on the rails in Canada, which means a shortage in rail equipment. No rail equipment… Read more »