Category: California

GSP Rocks

Written on March 2, 2011 in Arizona

Imagine a world with no wailing solos from future Eric Claptons….or ballads from the next Stevie Wonder…or drum beats from….this kid. GSP might not teach kids how to play their instruments, but it does make them more affordable.  In 2010, $84 million worth of musical instruments were imported duty free under GSP, waiving t...

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GSP Expiration Makes Valentine’s Day a Little Less Sweet

Written on February 14, 2011 in Argentina

According to the National Confectioners Association, Valentine’s Day is the fourth biggest holiday of the year for confectionery purchases (after Halloween, Easter and Christmas).  From heart-shaped boxes of chocolates to conversation candies, when people think of Valentine’s day, our minds jump straight to the sweets! Excluding my...

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Hydration Systems from the Philippines

Written on February 2, 2011 in California

When you look at a list of U.S. tariff codes, it’s often hard to visualize the products being described.  One exception is U.S. harmonized tariff schedule (HTS) number 4202.92.04: “Insulated beverage bag w/outer surface textiles, interior only flexible plastic container storing/dispensing beverage thru flexible tubing.” To ou...

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