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Customs & Border Protection will Increase the Merchandise Processing Fee Effective October 1, 2018
The U. S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be increasing the merchandise processing fee (MFP) by 2.151 percent, effective October 1, 2018, for the fiscal year 2019. The assessed rate will remain the same, but the minimum and the maximum limits will be adjusted accordingly. The fees will now be reviewed and adjusted annually to account for inflation as allowed by 2015 Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act).
First Section 301 Tariffs are Now in Effect
The Office of United States Trade Representative (USTR) has imposed tariffs on 818 imported goods from China under the first round of Section 301, in response to unfair trade practices. Included items have a new 25% import tariff.
Update: The USTR has announced a finalized list of items subject to Section 301 tariffs. Five items were excluded after a two-day public hearing regarding the tariffs last month. The additional duties will begin on August 23, 2018. The Federal Register will be publishing a formal notice of the $16 billion tariff actions. If you have any questions, please contact our International department.
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3PL SERVICES IN BRAMPTON, ON
Since our early days Longways International has provided fast and reliable delivery services. We started small and grew to fit the needs of our customers, now offering added 3rd party logistics (3PL) including national trucking, cross border transportation, international freight forwarding, and customs services between the United States and Canada.
Today we ship products all over the world. Our business has changed over the years, and we have adapted to the changing global economy and the security measures necessary in modern times.
With GPS capabilities and extensive online tracking tools, we offer the latest technology to our clients while maintaining personal and customized shipping experience. For questions about our national trucking, international freight forwarding or any of our supply chain services, contact Longways International today!
