https://ustr.gov/sites/default/files/89%20FR%2076581%20(September%2018%2C%202024).pdf
In connection with the Four-Year Review of actions taken in the section 301 investigation of China’s acts, policies, and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation, and in accordance with the specific direction of the President, the U.S. Trade Representative has determined to: modify the actions being taken in the investigation by imposing additional section 301 duties or increasing the rate of existing section 301 duties, on certain products of China in strategic sectors; propose increasing tariff rates for certain tungsten products, wafers, and polysilicon, with a public comment process to be set out via separate notice; provide a list of subheadings eligible for consideration of temporary exclusion under an exclusion process for certain machinery used in domestic manufacturing; and modify the actions to temporarily exclude from section 301 duties certain solar manufacturing equipment.
A precise cargo description is a description of an item that is clear and concise. The description should be in plain language and detailed enough to allow U.S. Customs and Border Protection to identify the size, shape and characteristics of the commodity. Only the cargo description should be included in this field of the transmission. Superfluous information, not relevant to the commodity description e.g., personally identifiable information (PII), type of packaging, carrier disclaimers, etc., should not be transmitted in the commodity description field.
The following list, provided by CBP, is a guide to acceptable and unacceptable descriptions. This list is not exhaustive and will continue to expand as unacceptable descriptions are identified and acceptable descriptions are further refined. Descriptions in the Acceptable column should be viewed only as examples of the items they actually describe and not as a list of specifically acceptable or restrictive terms.
https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/acceptable-cargo-desc-508c-05.16_0.pdf
A three-day strike by unionized Montreal port workers that shut down two container traffic terminals ended early on October 3rd, announced the Montreal Port Authority. The partial strike affected the Viau and Maisonneuve terminals, which account for about 40% of the port’s container traffic. Talks between the employer and union remain in a deadlock over wages.
For more information, please visit: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/montreal-port-says-strike-by-workers-is-over-clients-can-expect-delays-2024-10-03/
This notice reflects proposed amendments discussed by the Freight Classification Development Council (FCDC) at the public meeting on September 30, 2024, and the action of the FCDC on each proposal.
Amendments resulting from the dispositions herein will be published in a supplement to the National Motor Freight Classification® (NMFC®) that is scheduled to be issued on October 31, 2024, with an effective date of November 30, 2024. ClassIT® will be automatically updated on November 30, 2024.
Subject 1 – Organic Peroxides
The proposal to change #45463 – Organic Peroxides was disapproved. Therefore no changes.
Subject 2 – Candy –
Various items applying on candy and other related commodities are canceled with reference to a new item, which, as modified, provides classes based on density breaks at 10 and 15 pcf, with a one-class adjustment from density guidelines to reflect the identified negative handling, stowability, and liability issues. The “viz.” listing in item 73260 is amended, as shown, as is Note, item 73262. Note, item 39921 is canceled with reference to new Note, item 40101, and multiple other Notes are canceled with no further application. As modified, Note, item D-NEW is be established.
Subject 3 – internal combustion engines
As modified, items 120790 and 120800 are canceled with reference to new item 120850, naming “Engines, internal combustion, NOI,” which provides classes predicated on packaging and density, with breaks at 8, 12, and 15 pcf. Notes, items 120791, 120801 and 120804 are canceled with no further application, and, as modified, Notes, items 120803, 120805 and 120806 are canceled and reestablished attendant to item 120850.
Subject 4 – Countertops and tabletops
Item 88580 is canceled with reference to new item 79270, naming “Countertops or Tabletops, NOI,” which provides classes predicated on greatest dimension and density, with a single break at 12 pcf. Note, item 90503 is amended, and item 90500 is updated accordingly. New Note, item 79271 is established attendant to item 79270, and, as modified, Note, item 79271 is referenced in item 79270. Note, item 90506 is canceled with no further application, as is Package 94F.
Subject 5 – Thermos bottles
As modified, item 28660 is canceled with reference to new item 28670, naming “Bottles, Cups or Tumblers, insulated, or Jacketed Vacuum Bottles (Thermos Bottles),” which provides the FCDC’s standard 11-subprovision density scale. Additionally, Note, item 28661 is canceled with no further application.
Subject 6 – Item 63160 Switches, Switch boxes, etc. . .
Item 63160 is amended to include, “Surge Arresters, Protectors or Suppressors” in the “viz.”
Subject 7 – Item 108520 – Kits or Sets, visual teaching or visual management aid
Item 108520 is amended to include the term “Simulators.” Concurrently, Note, item 108522, is canceled with no further application.
Subject 8 – Pipe bending or metal bending machines
: Items 126680 and 126720 are canceled with reference to item 133300 to address interpretive concerns.