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CBP Updates Trade Community on GSP Expiration

For those of you that relied on the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and are now subject to duties, CBP sent a notice today that directly impacts you.

A previous post discussed the expiration of GSP and need for congressional action to renew it. GSP expired July 31, 2013. Importers were advised to continue to use the Special Program Indicator (SPI) “A” when importing into the U.S., which would signify a valid claim for GSP but to pay duty subsequent to that date, so that in the event of a retroactive renewal, CBP could process refunds automatically.

Unfortunately, the picture above is still correct – the trade community is in limbo – will we get our duties refunded if we are entitled to GSP? The answer… Yes, Maybe, No. Not comforting or reassuring.

Today, CBP advised the trade community that:

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By Jennifer Diaz|2021-11-09T15:04:20-05:00May 16, 2014|Customs Broker, Import, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Federal Transit Administration (FTA)|Comments Off

Say Goodbye to GSP, ATPA and ATPDEA

July 31, 2013 is the date when the expiration of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), Andean Trade Preference and Act (ATPA) and the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act (ATPDEA) will take place. Read on to ensure that you get your refunds expeditiously when/if GSP is renewed, likely after July 31, 2013.

By Jennifer Diaz|2021-11-10T14:15:37-05:00July 12, 2013|U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Federal Transit Administration (FTA)|Comments Off

Jennifer Diaz Joins Governor Rick Scott in Addressing Businesses in Bogota

On December 4, 2012, I will address companies in Bogota, Colombia to discuss the Top 10 Tips When Importing into the U.S. to Ensure Compliance. My particular topic will go into depth on the top costly mistakes I've seen importers make, and most importantly, how to avoid them. I will go into compliance with the newly enacted Free Trade Agreement and compliance with other federal government agencies (like U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and more. Importantly, I will address how to effectively deal with the U.S. government, should you have trouble while importing.

By Jennifer Diaz|2012-11-30T13:12:44-05:00November 30, 2012|Speaking, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Federal Transit Administration (FTA)|Comments Off

DR-CAFTA: Si o No? ( Yes or No?)

Just because you are importing a product from a party to the DR-CAFTA Free Trade Agreement, does not necessarily mean that the product will be granted DR-CAFTA treatment by U.S. Customs & Border Protection ("CBP"). Even if 95% of the product is made from components that all originate from DR-CAFTA party nations, that still may not be enough.

By Jennifer Diaz|2021-11-10T14:39:45-05:00September 12, 2012|U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Federal Transit Administration (FTA)|Comments Off