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💰Changes in IRS Interest Rates Affecting Customs Duties for Businesses

This notice advises the public that the quarterly Internal Revenue Service interest rates used to calculate interest on overdue accounts (underpayments) and refunds (overpayments) of customs duties will decrease from the previous quarter. For the calendar quarter beginning January 1, 2025, the interest rates for underpayments will be 7 percent for both corporations and non-corporations. The interest rate for overpayments will be 7 percent for non-corporations and 6 percent for corporations. This notice is published for the convenience of the importing public and U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel.

📊Notice of Membership Changes in America's DataHub Consortium

The Department of Justice announces membership changes for America's DataHub Consortium under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. Four entities, including Optimal Solutions Group and University of Southern California, have joined, with implications for antitrust liability and compliance among participating businesses. The consortium’s collaboration remains open to new members, ensuring ongoing adjustments as needed.

📦Expedited Reviews for Uncovered Innerspring Units Trade Notice

The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of expedited reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 ("the Act") to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty orders on uncovered innerspring units from China, South Africa, and Vietnam would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.

🔗Notice on Customer Experience Hub Membership Changes and Implications

The Department of Justice announces changes in membership for the Customer Experience Hub, pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The notice indicates new organizational memberships aimed at fostering collaborative initiatives in enhancing customer experience, while maintaining transparency in organizational changes. The CX Hub intends to continue filing notifications as adjustments occur.

🏢Notice on ODVA Membership Changes Under Antitrust Act

The Department of Justice's notice details changes in the membership of ODVA, Inc., as part of compliance with the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. It outlines new members joining the cooperative and those withdrawing, indicating the dynamic landscape of business alliances and research collaborations in various global markets.

📈Notice on Antitrust Compliance for Decentralized Storage Alliance

The Department of Justice announced a membership update for the Decentralized Storage Alliance Association. This notice details the addition of new members and the intention to file further notifications. The document highlights the implications of antitrust regulations under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act, relevant to businesses involved in decentralized storage.

⚖️AIM Photonics Membership Changes and Antitrust Notice Details

📦USPS Notice on New Priority Mail and Ground Advantage Agreement

The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

🇺🇸OECD Global Tax Deal

The memorandum addresses the OECD Global Tax Deal, clarifying that prior commitments have no effect within the United States unless Congress acts. It outlines measures to protect U.S. businesses from extraterritorial tax measures, affirming a commitment to national economic sovereignty. The document emphasizes the need for future compliance assessments against discriminatory foreign tax practices.

📬Postal Service Performance Report and Public Comment Invitation

On December 30, 2024, the Postal Service filed the FY 2024 Performance Report and FY 2025 Performance Plan with its FY 2024 Annual Compliance Report. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.