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In the following link to CSMS message regarding U.S. goods returned, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued updated guidance on an importers and broker’s responsibilities for U.S. and foreign goods returning under HTS 9801.00.10.
Under HTS 9801.00.10, goods are allowed to be entered duty-free, if the importer has the required documentation to prove the goods were either:
In this guidance, CBP places the burden or proof on the importer to substantiate their claim for duty-free treatment under HTS 9801.00.10 with proper supporting documentation. Customs brokers have the responsibility to advise the importer what documentation is required as part of the importer’s records.
The following are forms of proper documentation:
These declarations are to be retained and provided, if requested, to CBP and ensure that the appropriate person is authorized to sign the declarations.
For U.S. manufactured goods valued over $2500 and entered three years after the date of exportation which are not clearly marked with the name and address of the original U.S. manufacturer, CBP may require, in additional to the above declarations a affidavit from the original manufacturer.
CBP also request proof of export from the USA for U.S. manufactured goods or foreign origin goods, provided the information contained proves an export from the United States. The following are acceptable forms of proof of export:
On February 11, 2025, the President issued a proclamation regarding the importation of steel and aluminum articles, increasing tariff rates to 25% from all countries. As part of that proclamation, it was announced that there would be expanded 25% tariffs to include key downstream products (derivatives) for both steel and aluminum. The Annex containing those products has been drafted and is expected to be officially published in the Federal Register on February 18, 2025.
Key Points:
• There are 167 new codes for steel downstream products (derivatives) subject to the 25% tariff referenced in this proclamation (covering 4 different chapters of the HTSUS).
• There are 123 new codes for aluminum downstream products (derivatives) subject to the 25% tariff referenced in this proclamation (covering 11 different chapters of the HTSUS).
To read the draft Federal Register, and access our Excel listing of HTS affected, click the links below:
For February, we are highlighting Jacquelyn Bakker, our CHB Manager in the JAS Chicago office. Jacqulyn started her career in the industry in 2012 in an accounting role before moving into the brokerage side in 2014. In her words, that’s when she “found my niche.” Jacquelyn joined JAS in 2018. After being named as the Brokerage Supervisor, Jacquelyn decided to take on the “daunting task” of obtaining her broker’s license. After 3 months of studying, Jacquelyn was able to pass on the first try! Jacquelyn manages a team of 6 entry writers in our Chicago branch and CHB manager. Jacquelyn is detail oriented and attentive to the needs of her clients internally and externally!
Jacquelyn has a 19-year old daughter, loving fiance and 2 dogs at home. She enjoys family time BBQing in the summer, taking the dogs for longs walks, playing Pokemon Go with family and seeing movies in the theater.
Jacquelyn is yet another great example that People Make the Difference!
CBP is leading global efforts in combating forced labor by imposing import bans on goods produced with forced labor. This has inspired international action, including the European Union’s adoption of similar measures and the inclusion of forced labor prohibitions in the USMCA. CBP’s actions have also driven labor reforms, notably in Malaysia, which launched a National Action Plan on Forced Labor and ratified an international protocol to combat forced labor. These advancements demonstrate CBP’s significant influence in shaping global supply chain accountability and driving positive change.
Read more about it by checking out the link below:
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