Trade and Manufacturing Monitor

News and insight from our international trade practice group

Goodbye “Made in Hong Kong,” Hello “Made In China”

Updated August 24, 2020 : CBP has extended the transition period for compliance with this rule change by 45 days until November 9, 2020. See the CSMS notice here . Yesterday, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) issued…

A First Step: BIS Eliminates Certain Hong Kong Export License Exceptions

Today the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced that it is suspending license exceptions for exports, re-exports, or transfers to or within Hong Kong that provide differential treatment than license…

Congress Passes Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act

Last week, Congress sent to the President’s desk a bill supporting pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019, sponsored by Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), passed the Senate by…