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U.S. Ends De Minimis Import Exemption, Targeting Tariff Evasion and Illicit Goods
The Trump administration ended a de minimis exemption for low-value imports into the U.S., ending tax-free shipping of parcels valued at $800 or less, effective Friday, July 6, 2024, aiming to increase tariff revenues by $10 billion annually and curb illegal imports.
U.S. Ends De Minimis Import Exemption, Targeting Tariff Evasion and Illicit Goods
The Trump administration ended a de minimis exemption for low-value imports into the U.S., ending tax-free shipping of parcels valued at $800 or less, effective Friday, July 6, 2024, aiming to increase tariff revenues by $10 billion annually and curb illegal imports.
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60% Bias Score
US Imposes 40% Tariff on Transshipped Goods
The US imposed a 40 percent tariff on goods transshipped to avoid higher levies, impacting importers and potentially causing supply chain disruptions; the Department of Justice is creating a new office to combat tariff evasion, and the de minimis exemption ended in May for China and will end for all...
US Imposes 40% Tariff on Transshipped Goods
The US imposed a 40 percent tariff on goods transshipped to avoid higher levies, impacting importers and potentially causing supply chain disruptions; the Department of Justice is creating a new office to combat tariff evasion, and the de minimis exemption ended in May for China and will end for all...
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44% Bias Score
Hainan Launches Independent Customs Operation, Boosting Free Trade
Hainan Free Trade Port will implement an island-wide independent customs operation on December 18, 2024, significantly expanding zero-tariff goods to 6,600 tariff lines, reducing business costs, and attracting foreign investment to boost free trade.
Hainan Launches Independent Customs Operation, Boosting Free Trade
Hainan Free Trade Port will implement an island-wide independent customs operation on December 18, 2024, significantly expanding zero-tariff goods to 6,600 tariff lines, reducing business costs, and attracting foreign investment to boost free trade.
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60% Bias Score
Georgian Customs Delays Armenian Gas Trucks, Mirroring Cognac Export Issues
More than 50 Armenian gas trucks face lengthy delays at the Georgia-Russia border due to stricter, unexplained Georgian customs checks, mirroring earlier issues with Armenian cognac exports; drivers are concerned about gas pressure.
Georgian Customs Delays Armenian Gas Trucks, Mirroring Cognac Export Issues
More than 50 Armenian gas trucks face lengthy delays at the Georgia-Russia border due to stricter, unexplained Georgian customs checks, mirroring earlier issues with Armenian cognac exports; drivers are concerned about gas pressure.
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44% Bias Score
Morocco Closes Ceuta and Melilla Customs, Raising Border Tensions
Commercial customs offices in Ceuta and Melilla are closed, attributed by Melilla's president to Morocco's actions, despite the Spanish government linking it to the Strait Crossing Operation; the closure impacts trade and highlights Spain's border vulnerability.
Morocco Closes Ceuta and Melilla Customs, Raising Border Tensions
Commercial customs offices in Ceuta and Melilla are closed, attributed by Melilla's president to Morocco's actions, despite the Spanish government linking it to the Strait Crossing Operation; the closure impacts trade and highlights Spain's border vulnerability.
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48% Bias Score
German Customs: Surge in Chinese E-Commerce Packages, Fewer Cocaine Seizures
German customs experienced a more than fourfold increase in online trade clearances in 2024, reaching 235 million, mostly from China; seizures of cocaine fell while those of marijuana rose; and 161 war weapons were seized, compared to 19 in 2023.
German Customs: Surge in Chinese E-Commerce Packages, Fewer Cocaine Seizures
German customs experienced a more than fourfold increase in online trade clearances in 2024, reaching 235 million, mostly from China; seizures of cocaine fell while those of marijuana rose; and 161 war weapons were seized, compared to 19 in 2023.
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40% Bias Score
China Upgrades Customs Areas to Boost Foreign Trade Resilience
China announced plans to upgrade its special customs supervision areas to strengthen foreign trade resilience, involving expansion, optimized distribution, and enhanced international cooperation; this follows 2024 trade with Belt and Road Initiative countries exceeding 22 trillion yuan.
China Upgrades Customs Areas to Boost Foreign Trade Resilience
China announced plans to upgrade its special customs supervision areas to strengthen foreign trade resilience, involving expansion, optimized distribution, and enhanced international cooperation; this follows 2024 trade with Belt and Road Initiative countries exceeding 22 trillion yuan.
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56% Bias Score
US Imposes 40% Tariff on Transshipped Goods
The US government implemented a 40 percent tariff on goods transshipped through multiple countries to evade higher tariffs, impacting importers and potentially reshaping global supply chains; the de minimis exemption for low-cost parcels is also ending.
US Imposes 40% Tariff on Transshipped Goods
The US government implemented a 40 percent tariff on goods transshipped through multiple countries to evade higher tariffs, impacting importers and potentially reshaping global supply chains; the de minimis exemption for low-cost parcels is also ending.
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52% Bias Score
Hainan Launches Independent Customs Operations, Boosting Free Trade Hub Status
Hainan Island will implement island-wide independent customs operations starting December 18, 2023, significantly reducing customs checks and tariffs for goods not destined for mainland China, thereby boosting its role as a global free trade hub and attracting foreign investment, with zero-tariff po...
Hainan Launches Independent Customs Operations, Boosting Free Trade Hub Status
Hainan Island will implement island-wide independent customs operations starting December 18, 2023, significantly reducing customs checks and tariffs for goods not destined for mainland China, thereby boosting its role as a global free trade hub and attracting foreign investment, with zero-tariff po...
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine Arrests Top Customs Official in Wide-Ranging Anti-Corruption Operation
Ukrainian authorities arrested a high-ranking customs official in Kyiv on July 9th for bribery, facilitating draft evasion and illegal migration; a nationwide operation also disrupted five other customs schemes across three regions.
Ukraine Arrests Top Customs Official in Wide-Ranging Anti-Corruption Operation
Ukrainian authorities arrested a high-ranking customs official in Kyiv on July 9th for bribery, facilitating draft evasion and illegal migration; a nationwide operation also disrupted five other customs schemes across three regions.
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32% Bias Score
Russia Threatens Armenian Flower Import Ban Amidst Ongoing Customs Delays
Russia threatens to temporarily ban Armenian flower imports starting June 16th due to 13 reported pest infestations, adding to existing issues with Armenian alcohol exports being delayed at Georgian customs for over a month, impacting trade relations between Armenia and Russia.
Russia Threatens Armenian Flower Import Ban Amidst Ongoing Customs Delays
Russia threatens to temporarily ban Armenian flower imports starting June 16th due to 13 reported pest infestations, adding to existing issues with Armenian alcohol exports being delayed at Georgian customs for over a month, impacting trade relations between Armenia and Russia.
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40% Bias Score
German Customs: E-Commerce Surge, Drug Seizure Shifts, and Weapon Increase
German customs reported a more than fourfold increase in online trade clearances in 2024, reaching 235 million, mostly from China, alongside a decrease in cocaine seizures (16.3 tons vs 39.9 tons in 2023) and an increase in marijuana seizures (12.6 tons vs 8.6 tons in 2023), and a significant increa...
German Customs: E-Commerce Surge, Drug Seizure Shifts, and Weapon Increase
German customs reported a more than fourfold increase in online trade clearances in 2024, reaching 235 million, mostly from China, alongside a decrease in cocaine seizures (16.3 tons vs 39.9 tons in 2023) and an increase in marijuana seizures (12.6 tons vs 8.6 tons in 2023), and a significant increa...
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40% Bias Score
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