CBP has postponed indefinitely an enhancement within ACE that would withhold the release of de minimis shipments that exceed the $800 per person/per day threshold, according to the February development and deployment schedule released last week.
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Jeffrey Gerrish, former deputy U.S. trade representative for Asia, Europe and the Middle East, told the House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee that the time has come to undo the "colossal mistake" of granting permanent normal trading status.
CBP issued the following releases on commercial trade and related matters:
CBP properly found that importer Skyview Cabinet USA evaded the antidumping and countervailing duties on wooden cabinets and vanities after correcting a due process violation in the evasion proceeding, the Court of International Trade held on Nov. 27. Judge Stephen Vaden said that the court already found the evasion finding sufficient and that Skyview didn't advance any new evidence or arguments after the due process-related remand.
The Senate Appropriations Committee issued its proposal for funding the Department of Homeland Security, asserting its bill could get the bipartisan support needed to pass that chamber. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has previously said he would prefer to delay spending decisions until next year, when the House, Senate and White House will have Republican majorities. However, some observers believe Republicans would be better served by passing during the lame-duck session appropriations for the fiscal year that goes through September, freeing up Congress to spend its time in 2025 on the massive tax bill and other policy Trump administration priorities (see 2411120026).
CBP issued an Enforce and Protect Act determination, finding VY Industries evaded antidumping duties by transshipping wire coated coil nails from China through India, according to a recent agency notice.
CBP issued an Enforce and Protect Act determination, finding BMF Imports evaded antidumping duties by transshipping xanthan gum from China through India, according to a recent agency notice.
CBP issued an Enforce and Protect Act determination, finding Mak Chemicals evaded antidumping duties by transshipping xanthan gum from China through Indonesia, according to a recent agency notice.
CBP issued an Enforce and Protect Act determination, finding Guy and O'Neill Inc. (GON) evaded antidumping duties by transshipping xanthan gum from China through Israel, according to a recent agency release.