Supply Chain Contracts
THE VIGILANT VIGIL – 27th EDITION
Welcome, visitor, to the Vigil. Here you will find a summation of current global trade changes and regulatory updates. We aim to deliver helpful insights in a timely and relevant manner, to help you remain vigilant in an ever-evolving trade environment. The Editing Director (T.E.D.)’s Foreword: CLUTCH YOUR PEARLS… AND THEN READ THE FEDERAL…
Section 232 Tariffs and Mill Certificates: How We Help You Prove Metal Origin and Avoid 200% Duties
Picture this: your aluminum shipment clears customs, then an audit hits. You cannot produce a mill certificate proving where the metal was smelted and cast. Overnight your duty rate jumps to 200 percent. We see this scenario too often, and it is exactly why Section 232 compliance is top of mind for importers of steel,…