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Since 1986, International Development Systems has provided clients with up-to-the-minute data and analysis. Our input helps clients to make informed sourcing decisions. Starting with the U.S. textile quota program, and evolving through the development and implementation of Free Trade Agreements and trade preference programs, our experts have guided sourcing professionals through the complicated world of trade policy for twenty-five years.
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September 13, 2024 - Biden Administration Announces Actions on De Minimis : The Biden Administration today announced a series of actions it will take to address “increased abuse of the de minimis exemption,” including executive actions and urging Congressional action. ... > read more
September 13, 2024 - USTR Announces China 301 Actions Following Four-Year Review : The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announced the final actions concerning the four-year statutory review of the China Section 301 tariffs on September 13, 2024. ... > read more
September 6, 2024 - U.S. Releases July 2024 General Import Data : Textile and apparel imports in the month of July 2024 were 9,982.2 million SME valued at $10,409.2 million... > read more
September 6, 2024 - CBP Releases Trade News Snapshot Volume 6 Issue 7 : In her introduction, Executive Assistant Commissioner AnnMarie R. Highsmith commemorates the 235th anniversary of the U.S. Customs Service... > read more
September 6, 2024 - CBP Publishes Guide of Acceptable and unacceptable Cargo Descriptions : U.S. Customs and Border Protection has published a list containing examples of acceptable and unacceptable cargo descriptions to their e-commerce website. ... > read more