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Steel and Aluminum Increase June 4, 2025 [CLIENT ALERT]
Please be advised that continuous changes are being made to tariffs on aluminum and steel products. The Trump administration is imposing a 50% tariff on imported steel and aluminum. The exception being United Kingdom tariffs remaining at 25%. Key Points: Tariff Increases: These 50% tariff increases have gone into effect on aluminum and steel products. [...]
White House Announces Sweeping New Reciprocal Tariffs With Immediate Effect
Please be advised additional changes in Tariffs are being implemented under the Trump Administration- As of April 5th and April 9th, 2025, updated Tariffs will go into effect. Key Points: Tariff Increases: The U.S. will levy an additional 10 percent Tariff on all imports from all trading partners, effective April 5th. Tariff Increases: As of [...]
The ILA have Officially Gone on Strike at the East & Gulf Coast Ports
We want to inform you that the strikes on the East & Gulf Coast are now in progress as of 12:01 A.M. October 1, 2024. This means that these ports are now closed until further notice as long as the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) and the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) cannot come to an [...]
Transportation and Logistics Developments
At , we want to inform you of developments affecting transportation and logistics across the U.S. East Coast and Gulf ports. The looming threat of strikes are potentially happening October 1, 2024, and can disrupt the flow of shipments into the U.S. leading to delays, increased costs, and shortages in a wide range of [...]
Importing a Vehicle: What You Need to Know to Make the Process Smooth and Simple
Importing a vehicle into the United States can be a complicated process. Still, with the help of a reliable customs broker like , you can navigate through it with ease. As experts in importing, we are well-equipped to ensure that all the necessary guidelines and requirements are being met. One of our experienced customs [...]
Gateway Press Rel Announcement 11-3-23
PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT November 7, 2023 Denver, Colorado – , Inc. (GTI), a leader in Customs and Logistics for over 30 years, is proud to announce its October 2023 acquisition of Gateway CHB, Ltd (Gateway), a company specializing in international customs clearances. Gateway is a 26-year-old company that is a licensed US Customs Broker with [...]
GALLAGHER TRANSPORT ACQUIRES CUSTOMS CLEARANCE INTERNATIONAL
PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT Denver, Colorado – Gallagher Transport International, Inc. (GTI), a leader in Customs and Logistics for over 30 years, is proud to announce its December 2022 acquisition of Customs Clearance International, Inc. (CCI), a company specializing international customs clearances for Commercial and Household Goods. CCI began in January 1990, as a full-service international logistics provider, and is a licensed [...]
FOR INDIVIDUALS APPLYING FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCY
CLIENT ALERT FOR INDIVIDUALS APPLYING FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCY TAKEAWAY: For individuals who are seeking to arrive into the US, if their PRC/Green Card was approved before April 23rd – ie. they have been granted a permanent residency number – they should be allowed to arrive/import. A 60 day ban, starting April 23rd is currently in effect for [...]
Customs 101: Duty Drawback – [updated for China Tariffs]
Updated: 3/9/20 Why you may benefit from duty drawback based on the China tariffs. Unlike additional Anti-Dumping and Countervailing taxes, Section 301 China tariffs are applicable for drawback claims. Many China imports are currently taxed with the Section 301 taxes between 15% – 25%. Duty Drawback allows the importer to receive 99% of the additional [...]
IMO 2020 – REDUCING SULFUR OXIDE EMISSIONS
IMO 2020 – REDUCING SULFUR OXIDE EMISSIONS The International Maritime Organization (IMO) sees 2020 as a year of great change. Last October, IMO announced that they will be implementing a new environmental regulation that will take effect on the first day of the New Year. Effective January 01, 2020, the new IMO Low Sulfur Regulation [...]