Customer Advisory: U.S. Compliance Update

• Indonesia Eyes Signing Trade Deal with the U.S. in January 2026
  The deal is expected to reduce tariffs from 32% to 19%, granting U.S. products broad market access in exchange for Indonesian critical minerals. In addition, Indonesia recently signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) for broader access for products like palm oil, while also negotiating with the EU (IEU-CEPA) and India. These efforts are intended to boost exports, secure supply chains, and integrate Indonesia into global trade, leveraging its rich mineral resources.
• USTR Announces Further Action on Chinese Semiconductors; Delayed until June, 2027
  The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has determined that China’s targeting of the semiconductor industry for dominance is “unreasonable,” “unconstrained,” and “creates vulnerability in sectors critical to the functioning of the U.S. economy.” To implement this determination, subchapter III of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) has been modified, effective December 23, 2025. The additional rate of duty under heading 91.05 will be increased on June 23, 2027, on top of the current 50% rate. The USTR will announce the amount of the increase in a Federal Register notice to be issued at least 30 days prior to that date. China has vowed retaliation if this is implemented.
• ACE Portal Updates Expanded to Enable Electronic Refund Enrollment

REMINDER / INFO FOR OUR READERS:

• Medical Device Facility Registration & Listing
  Annual Renewal Period with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – Opened October 1, Expires December 31
• Biological Material Importation: An Overview Webinar by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 12:00 p.m. EDT
• International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) Frequently Asked Questions
• Check National Trade Fact Sheets by State

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