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Supply Chain Updates—August 25, 2026 Newsletter
Tariff and Trade Update: Global supply chains continue to adjust to changing trade requirements, evolving transportation networks and shifting demand patterns. This month’s update highlights the most relevant tariff developments and practical supply chain considerations for importers and exporters. Section 338 Canada Tariffs Now in Effect: The additional 50% duties on certain…
Supply Chain Updates—August 13, 2026 Newsletter
Tariff and Customs Update: Customs requirements and tariff measures continue to evolve, creating new considerations for importers. Businesses should remain attentive to payment requirements, tariff actions, and classification and documentation accuracy as regulatory changes continue. Section 301 Forced-Labor Tariff Measures: New Section 301 measures resulting from Forced Labor Import Prohibition (FLIP) investigations remain in effect, establishing additional duties of 10% or 12.5% for covered economies, subject to applicable exclusions and exceptions.…
Supply Chain Updates—August 3, 2026 Newsletter
Tariff and Customs Update: Global trade regulations continue to evolve, creating new considerations for importers and supply chain teams. Imperative Logistics remains focused on helping customers understand changes, evaluate potential impacts, and develop proactive strategies to maintain compliant and efficient supply chains. CAPE Refund Process Continues as CBP Advances Implementation CBP’s Commercial Automated Processing Environment (CAPE) refund process remains active, with eligible refunds being processed and distributed daily. Entries…
Premium Transportation Logistics Transfers Ownership
Toledo, Ohio, July 1, 2019 – Premium Transportation Logistics’ (“PTL”) Senior Management Team, comprised of current President, Jeff Curry, longtime PTL Operations Manager, Keith Avery, and expedited transportation sales veteran, Brad Kelley, announced today that it has acquired PTL from Magnate Worldwide. PTL will continue to serve the ground expedite market in North America.
Newsflash: Section 301 Exclusions
The U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) has granted 214 exclusions for products included in “List 1” of the Section 301 tariff action against China. The exclusions are retroactive to July 6, 2018 and remain in place for one year after publication in the Federal Register.
Masterpiece Introduces Turtle North America
An innovative, safe and sustainable museum crate is now available in the U.S., Canada and Mexico
Newsflash: U.S. Customs (“CBP”) Voiding Importer of Record Numbers
Please be advised, that U.S. Customs (“CBP”) has begun voiding Importer of Record numbers that they deem to be inactive. CBP considers an Importer of Record number that has not been used in over one year and does not have any pending Customs transactions associated with it to be inactive and thus voided.
Newsflash: India and Turkey to be Terminated from GSP
Please be advised, India and Turkey will be terminated from Generalized System of Preferences (“GSP”) according to U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”).
Newsflash: Exclusion Process Mandated for Tariffs on $200 Billion in Goods from China
Please be advised, U.S. Congress has ordered the creation of a process for requesting product-specific exclusions from the Section 301 additional tariffs on $200 billion worth of imported goods from China. These tariffs are currently 10 percent but are scheduled to be increased to 25 percent as of March 2, 2019.
Magnate Worldwide Welcomes Dante Fornari as New CEO
Chicago, IL – February 1, 2019 –Magnate Worldwide (“MWW”) today announced the appointment of Dante Fornari as its new Chief Executive Officer. Fornari is an accomplished executive with more than 25 years of experience in the Transportation and Logistics industries.
Masterpiece International’s Marine Division Upgrades
New York, NY – January 22, 2019 – Masterpiece International’s Marine Division has grown in size and resources as the company is doubling down on one of its specialty niches. With a new operational team in place and more sales support in key Marine markets, the new team will continue to provide top service to the international yacht and boat shipping markets around the globe.
Newsflash: US-China Tariff Agreement Effective on December 1st
Though originally anticipated to become effective January 1, the U.S. has decided to postpone the List 3 (U.S. 301) tariff increases, which contains over 5,000 tariff lines. The White House has agreed to delay the list 3 tariffs for 90 days from December 1.
