Tag: Korea
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India’s trade remedies authority pushes forward a sweeping set of anti-dumping investigations into imported solar encapsulants from China, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam, tightening the screws on the supply chains that feed the world’s third largest solar market. NEW DELHI, AUG. 2 – India’s Directorate General of Trade Remedies moved its high-stakes anti-dumping investigations into…
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On June 2, 2026, in Ottawa, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson, sat down with the Republic of Korea’s Chief of Staff to the President and Special Envoy for Strategic Economic Cooperation, Kang Hoon-Sik. The meeting, held alongside a Korea-Canada forum on energy, resources and supply-chain cooperation co-hosted by Korea’s Ministry of…
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Canadian surtax remission, scope rulings, and sourcing alternatives. Chinese EV 100% surtax and steel/aluminum 25% surtax compliance.
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K-beauty U.S. import tariff. Korean skincare, BB cream, sheet masks. HTS 3304, KORUS preference, FDA, Section 122.
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Introduction: Billions in Savings, Mostly Unclaimed The United States currently maintains free trade agreements with 20 countries, each offering reduced or zero-duty rates for goods that meet the agreement’s rules of origin. Collectively, these agreements offer importers access to duty savings that can completely eliminate the tariff burden. And yet, a substantial portion of eligible…
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Answer Capsule The EU maintains over 40 preferential Free Trade Agreements covering 70+ trading partners, reducing tariffs between the EU and partner countries. To claim preferential tariff rates, importers must ensure goods meet rules of origin (regional content requirements) and provide proof through EUR.1 certificates, REX declarations, or origin statements. Many FTAs enable cumulation of…
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Peacock Tariff Consulting Answer Capsule Icelandic fish comprises 40%+ of merchandise exports, but faces significant tariff barriers globally. The EU applies autonomous quotas, the US charges tariffs on processed fish, and Asian markets demand rules of origin compliance. Individual Transferable Quotas (ITQs) and MSC certification shape trade, requiring specialized tariff knowledge. Iceland’s Fisheries: The Economic…
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Peacock Tariff Consulting Answer Capsule Iceland’s EEA membership grants single market access to EU industries while maintaining EFTA independence and 40+ bilateral FTAs. Fisheries are excluded from EEA benefits, forcing bilateral protocols. Recent agreements with China, India, and post-Brexit UK reshape Iceland’s trade landscape for importers and exporters. Understanding Iceland’s Multi-Layered Trade System Iceland’s trade…
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Peacock Tariff Consulting Answer Capsule: The European Union’s sanctions and export control framework has dramatically expanded since 2022, affecting any business trading with or within the EU. This guide covers the key EU sanctions regimes (Russia, Belarus, Iran, North Korea, Myanmar), the Russian sanctions packages (14+ rounds), dual-use goods regulations, screening obligations for exporters and…
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Executive Overview: The Perfect Storm of Tariffs and Demand Decline The North American beauty industry faces a convergence of challenging headwinds in 2026. Mexico’s new tariffs on Asian imports, ongoing CUSMA trade uncertainty, and persistent tariff burdens on European sourcing create cost pressures incompatible with consumer spending patterns. Beauty products, predominantly discretionary purchases, face demand…