🚢Notice of Shipping Agreements Filed by Federal Maritime Commission
The Federal Maritime Commission announces the filing of the SVL/MSC Slot Charter Agreement, allowing ServiPort Marine Line to charter space to MSC for trade between Port Everglades, FL, and Puerto Cortes, Honduras. Interested parties can submit comments regarding the agreement within specified timeframes.
Learn More🌍Analysis of the US-Guatemala National Transfer Agreement
The Department of Homeland Security is publishing the Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Guatemala relating to the transfer of nationals of Central American countries to Guatemala, effected by exchange of diplomatic notes on June 11 and 13, 2025. The text of the diplomatic notes is set out below.
Learn More💊Final Determination on Pirfenidone Tablets' Country of Origin
This document provides notice that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a final determination concerning the country of origin of pirfenidone tablets. Based upon the facts presented, CBP has concluded that the pirfenidone tablets would be the product of a foreign country or instrumentality designated pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 2511(b).
Learn More🌍Sabine Pass LNG Export Amendment Notice and Business Impact Overview
The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) of the Department of Energy (DOE) gives notice (Notice) of receipt of an amendment (Amendment), filed on June 6, 2025, by Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC and Sabine Pass Liquefaction Stage V, LLC (collectively, Sabine Pass). Sabine Pass is amending its pending application requesting long-term authorization to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) filed on March 1, 2024, and later supplemented (together, 2024 Application), to change the requested export volume and export term. No other part of the 2024 Application is affected. Sabine Pass filed the Amendment under the Natural Gas Act (NGA).
Learn More🚗New Tariff Rates for UK Automobile Imports Under Executive Order 14309
Executive Order 14309 of June 16, 2025 (Implementing the General Terms of the United States of America-United Kingdom Economic Prosperity Deal) (Executive Order 14309) establishes a tariff rate quota on automobiles that are products of the United Kingdom (UK), provides for preferential tariff treatment for automobile parts that are products of the UK and for use in UK automobiles, and removes certain tariffs from products of the UK that fall under the World Trade Organization Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft. Executive Order 14309 provides that the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is to publish a notice in the Federal Register to modify the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) to conform with that treatment.
Learn More🚢Notice of New Shipping Agreement Filed by Federal Maritime Commission
The Federal Maritime Commission announces the filing of the ZIM/ONE ZGT Space Charter Agreement, authorizing ZIM to charter shipping space to Ocean Network Express for trades between U.S. ports and various South American and Caribbean ports. Interested parties are invited to comment on the agreement to inform the commission's review process.
Learn More📡Final Determination on Trimble R980 GNSS Receiver Country of Origin
This document provides notice that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a final determination concerning the country of origin of the Trimble R980 Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Receiver. Based upon the facts presented, CBP has concluded that the last substantial transformation of the R980 GNSS Receiver occurs in the United States.
Learn More🌊National Ocean Month 2025 Proclamation and Business Implications
The proclamation for National Ocean Month 2025 underscores the significance of America's oceans in trade, resource management, and national identity. The President's commitment to maritime dominance includes initiatives for offshore critical minerals and commercial fishing, aiming to enhance U.S. economic interests while encouraging public reflection on ocean value for security, environment, and recreation.
Learn More⚓Federal Maritime Commission Notice on Shipping Agreements
The Federal Maritime Commission announces the filing of agreements related to the MSC/ZIM Cooperative Working Agreement, detailing changes in geographic scope and provisions due to evolving trade conditions. Interested parties are invited to comment within specified timeframes, with details available through the Commission's website.
Learn More🌾USDA Codex Notice on SPS Standards and Public Comments
This notice informs the public of the sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) standard-setting activities of the Codex Alimentarius (Codex), in accordance with section 491 of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979, as amended, and the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. This notice also provides a list of other standard-setting activities of Codex, including commodity standards, guidelines, codes of practice, and revised texts. This notice, which covers Codex activities during periods of June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025 and June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026, seeks comments on standards under consideration and recommendations for new standards.
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