Policy Updates

Japan Post has announced a suspension of international mail services destined for Cuba, with no confirmed resumption date.

Japan Post is updating its International Mail Conditions Table, covering permitted items, prohibited goods, size/weight limits, an…

Japan Post announces that merchandise and goods for sale cannot be sent internationally under the "Printed Matter" (印刷物) mail cate…

U.S. CBP has extended import restrictions on certain archaeological and ethnological materials from Türkiye, renewing the original…

As of January 1, 2026, Japan's Civil Aviation Bureau tightened explosive detection screening for international air cargo. All ship…

USTR initiated a Section 301 investigation into Nicaragua over labor rights, human rights, and rule of law concerns, potentially l…

USTR initiated a Section 301 investigation into China's semiconductor dominance strategy, potentially imposing additional tariffs …

USTR determined under Section 301 that China's strategy to dominate maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors constitutes acti…

USTR launched a Section 301 investigation into structural excess capacity in manufacturing sectors (e.g., steel, aluminum, shipbui…

Sagawa Express announced a temporary suspension of the 'Hikyaku Global Post' service for shipments to the United States. Resumptio…

From May 8, 2026, FedEx passes the DAFF Document Assessment Fee to customers for Australia imports <=AUD 1,000 subject to biosecur…

[USTR] Public Hearings Regarding Section 301 Investigations Relating to Structural Excess Capacity (AI processing failed. Please v…

From July 1, 2026, three PID codes are mandatory for each EU import with intrinsic value <=EUR150: Merchant PID, Non-standardised …

USTR Ambassador Greer issued a statement on preferential duty access for UK-produced whiskey, signaling adjustments to US-UK trade…

Japan Post will revise certain fees for the UGX Amazon FBA co-loading delivery service. Please verify the effective date and new r…

Effective July 8, 2026, eFiling is mandatory for CPSC-regulated products imported into the United States. Importers must include C…

USTR is holding public hearings on Section 301 investigations targeting countries failing to address forced labor, potentially lea…

USTR announces 35% additional tariff on cross-border ecommerce goods transiting through Chinese overseas warehouses, effective May…

Kuroneko Yamato announced changes to waybill/shipping label entry rules for International Takkyubin to Vietnam, along with schedul…

Japan Post announces new customs regulations for mail items addressed to Chile that contain goods for sale. Please verify original…