Senate Hearing Takes Swipe At ‘De Minimis’ Rule That Favors Amazon, FedEx, Shein & More
When it comes to duty-free China e-commerce, an advocacy group working for Amazon and Walmart tries to get the Senate Finance Committee on their side.
CBP Released False Government Statistics
Last week, U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Office of Trade released false government statistics. CBP’s Office of Trade stated that the total value of de minimis shipments fell from $67,039,140,875 in CBP’s FY 2020, down to $39,876,651,152 in FY 2021. These numbers are not accurate, and in fact are certainly a gross, material undervaluation,…
China Solar Stocks Rise by 10%-Plus After Not Making Forced Labor List
Homeland Security’s report to Congress on June 17 calls out Xinjiang Daqo New Energy, but leaves out its Shanghai operation listed on the NYSE.
Leading Customs Authorities Make The Case Against De Minimis Commerce
Leading customs authorities make the case against de minimis commerce By Charles Benoit, CPA Trade Counsel “De minimis” treatment for imports, which is available if the shipper declares the value under $800, cannot be effectively policed, and undermines fundamental fairness. That was the message from top authorities in the customs field at a Washington International…
It’s Official: State Department Says Uyghurs Face Genocide In China
State Department says, in writing, that China is committing genocide.
CPA Conference Final Day: From Fraud To Forced Labor, How To Stop It
Customs says there is no ‘silver bullet’ to stopping the flood of fraudulent goods, or goods made from forced labor in Xinjiang, China. Meanwhile, Germany-owned Hugo Boss says they’ll still be Xinjiang cotton buyers.
CPA Annual Conference – How Customs Enforcement Can Protect Jobs and National Security.
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