New Section 301 Vessel Fees: What You Need to Know About Implementation
The U.S. Trade Representative has established significant new fees affecting vessels arriving at U.S. ports, set to take effect on October 14, 2025. Here’s what
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The U.S. Trade Representative has established significant new fees affecting vessels arriving at U.S. ports, set to take effect on October 14, 2025. Here’s what
The Trump administration’s Reciprocal Tariff Executive Order, signed April 2, 2025, represents one of the most sweeping changes to U.S. trade policy in decades. With
As of March 12, 2025, the United States has implemented expanded Section 232 tariffs, imposing a 25% duty on imported steel and aluminum products. These
Recent discussions with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials in Houston have provided important clarifications on visa requirements and enforcement protocols for maritime operations.
The Office of the United States Trade Representative has unveiled a potentially transformative fee structure targeting Chinese maritime dominance. After investigating China’s targeting of maritime,
The U.S. maritime industry is facing a tidal wave of frustration as a massive fee hike for Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection (AQI) services comes crashing
Important Clarification: US Flag Vessels Only First and foremost: This enforcement change only affects US-flagged vessels. Foreign-flagged vessels operating in US waters are not subject
The newly introduced Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act arrives at a critical moment for American maritime power. While
When operating foreign-flagged vessels in the United States, ensuring the timely and duty-free delivery of urgent ship spares can be challenging. Ship spares in transit
US-flagged vessels, pivotal to the nation’s maritime economy and defense, are subject to specific regulations when undergoing repairs or modifications abroad. Upon returning to the