Register to attend our short, 30-minute web seminar on November 15th at 2pm ET. Is a fast rollout of a “lite” HS classification and validation solution right for you? Or are you ready for a simple upload and go review of existing classification across multiple...
Pricier than Platinum, Palladium Trade Surges
As investors bet on the future of gasoline fueled automobiles, palladium trade is on the rise, and with it the price of this precious metal. The price of palladium has surged 39% so far this year, making it the leading contender for the title of best performing...
U.S. Opens AD/CVD Investigation into PET Resin Imports
Commerce Dept. considers whether imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) from five countries harm domestic producers. Canada launches its own inquiry into PET resin imports. The U.S. Commerce Dept. International Trade Commission (ITC) announced October 17 the...
WSJ Traces Businessman’s Links to North Korea Trade
The U.S. has implemented new sanctions aimed at cutting off business networks that direct goods and currency to North Korea. As reported by the Wall Street Journal, a current FBI inquiry into the business activities of a Chinese business owner (who has not been...
Free Web Seminar: Food Importers Must Urgently Comply with a Critical Regulation
Register to attend on Oct 17th at 2pm ET Please join us for a free web seminar featuring U.S. FDA regulatory expert Bracey Parr from Register Corp, and Descartes’ domain specialist, Lisa Wallerstein, as we cover the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP)....
U.S. Ethanol Exports Face New Tariffs
Rising U.S. ethanol exports are facing new tariffs in key markets – first China and now Brazil. Will protectionism reshape the renewable fuels market? U.S. ethanol exports have been hit with a new tariff by top market Brazil. Industry watchers, who keep close tabs on...
U.S. Broadens North Korea Sanctions
President Trump’s executive order authorizes the Treasury Dept. to enforce economic sanctions against foreign companies, financial institutions and individuals that do business with North Korea. A new executive order signed Thursday by President Trump significantly...
Condition Whiskey: Southeast Ports Get Set for Hurricane Irma
Preparations are underway at ports in the projected path of Hurricane Irma, expected as of Friday morning to move up the Florida Keys and hit the continental U.S. near Miami this weekend. The ports of the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico are closed – the Coast...
Carriers Face Congestion in Aftermath of Harvey: Transport Topics
While ports across Texas resumed operations, the intermodal chain continued to face challenges in Hurricane Harvey’s wake, reports Transport Topics. After closing to brace for the powerful hurricane, ports at Corpus Christi, Galveston and Houston returned to normal...
Commerce Dept. Imposes Steep Duties on Biodiesel Imports
Preliminary determination in AD/CVD investigations sets rates as high as 68 percent for duties on biodiesel imports from Argentina and Indonesia. Duties are applied 90 days retroactively to Argentine shipments. The Department of Commerce has determined that exporters...



