Tag Archives: Amendments

Sneak Peek at the Amended 2012 U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

As 2011 came to a close, President Obama signed Proclamation 8771, amending the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) with changes recommended by the World Customs Organization (WCO).  While the changes were implemented internationally on or about January 1, 2012, they … Continue reading →

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What’s in a Name? Cisco Systems, Inc. v. United States

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

What’s in a name?  To Shakespeare’s Juliet a name mattered not–Montague or Capulet–the fact is, she had the hots for Romeo.  But, in the world of Customs, a name or rather the specific and accurate identification of the goods seems … Continue reading →

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FTZ Board Seeks to Amend Regulations

Posted on November 15, 2011 by

On December 30, 2010, the Foreign Trade Zones Board (FTZ Board) issued a Proposed Rule along with a Request for Comments on amendments it plans to make to existing regulations governing Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) in the United States.  The … Continue reading →

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