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Supreme Court Hears Case on Presidential Tariff Authority Under IEEPA
On November 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump (No. 24-1287), a […]
President Trump Agrees to 10% Tariff Reduction After Meeting with Chinese President Xi
Update: U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Goods – What the New Trade Deal Means On November 1, 2025, the White House […]
Navigating an Ever-Changing Trade Climate: Why Expertise and Legacy Matter More Than Ever
When J.O. Alvarez, Inc. was founded in 1957 by J.O. Alvarez Sr., the world of customs brokerage looked very different. […]
🚛 Section 232 Tariffs Announced on Heavy-Duty Trucks, Truck Parts, and Buses
Updated on October 29, 2025: Link: CSMS # 66665333 – GUIDANCE: Import Duties on Medium- and Heavy-duty Trucks, Medium- and […]
Mexico’s New Customs Regulation Could Slow Cross-Border Trade
Published by J.O. Alvarez, Inc. Compliance & Southbound TeamSource: “FreightWaves – Borderlands: Mexico’s New Customs Regulation Could Slow Cross-Border Trade” […]
U.S. Extends Deadline for Trade Deal with Mexico
The Government of Mexico confirmed that the United States has agreed to extend the deadline for reaching a new trade […]
USTR Launches Section 301 Investigation into China’s Implementation of the Phase One Agreement
By Tanya Alvarez | J.O. Alvarez, Inc. Compliance Team📧 compliance@joalvarez.com The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced […]
U.S.–Canada Trade Talks Halted Following Advertisement Dispute
Update 3: Update 2: Mexican President Sheinbaum on US Ending Trade Talks with Canada: ‘We’re Going to Wait’ Update 1: […]
CBP Update: PMS Participants Must Pay Supplemental Duty Bills Electronically
Prepared by the J.O. Alvarez, Inc. Compliance TeamOctober 22, 2025 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced a significant […]
FDA Laredo World Trade Office – Saturday Coverage Update
We were informed by The Laredo Licensed U.S. Customs Brokers Association (LLUSCBA) that the FDA Laredo World Trade office will […]
📢 CBP Issues Guidance on Section 232 Import Duties for Timber, Lumber, and Derivative Products
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued new guidance under CSMS #66492057 regarding Proclamation 10976, “Adjusting Imports of Timber, […]
Update as of Oct 6: CBP Affirms ‘Open for Business’ During Government Shutdown
Updated October 6, 2025 Despite the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reaffirmed that it […]
Why Every Importer Should Have an ACE Account and Review Their Customs Statements
When importing goods into the United States, careful oversight is essential. One of the most important tools available to importers […]
📢 MPF Fee Adjustment Effective October 1, 2025
From the Compliance Team at J.O. Alvarez, Inc. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced updates to the Merchandise […]
FDA Import Processing Challenges During Government Shutdown
Quick Key Takeaways As of today, October 1, 2025, the U.S. government is officially shut down. FDA will continue import […]
