Department of Commerce Seeks Comments on Export Control Seminar Survey Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), part of the Department of Commerce, has announced a request for public comments. The request is about its “BIS Program Evaluation” information collection. This is part of the government’s effort to reduce paperwork and improve reporting. The survey helps BIS assess and improve its export control seminars. These seminars teach about export controls under BIS rules. Seminars are held both in-person and online. BIS hosts over 20 seminars each year, inside and outside the United States. The survey is voluntary. People who attend seminars fill out the survey. BIS uses the feedback to make its programs better and more useful for people who export goods. Here are some key facts: The survey can be filled out either online or on paper. The government estimates 3,030 people respond each year. Each response takes about ten minutes to complete. The total time for all responses is about 505 hours per year. There is no cost for people who fill out the survey. The survey is done with the authority of the Government Performance and Results Act. The Department of Commerce wants comments from the public and other agencies. They want advice on: Whether the survey is needed. If the survey is useful. If the time estimates are correct. How to improve the survey. How to make it easier to fill out, including the use of technology. You can send your comments by email to Nancy Kook, the IC Liaison at BIS. Make sure to use OMB Control Number 0694-0125 in your email. Do not send private or sensitive business information with your comments. All comments will become public records. The Department might publish your comment and personal information. If you want your information kept private, you can ask, but the Department cannot promise to do so. Send your comments by August 19, 2025. For questions, contact Nancy Kook at 202-482-2440 or by email. This notice was filed by Sheleen Dumas, the Departmental PRA Compliance Officer at the Commerce Department. [Federal Register Volume 90, Number 117 (Friday, June 20, 2025)] Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
BIS Briefing 2025-06-20
Commerce Department, Industry and Security Bureau Briefing 2025-06-20 Estimated reading time: 2 minutes 1. Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; BIS Program Evaluation Sub: Commerce Department, Industry and Security Bureau Content: The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB. 2. Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; BIS Program Evaluation Sub: Commerce Department, Industry and Security Bureau Content: The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Implementation of Duties on Steel Pursuant to Proclamation 10896 Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States
New U.S. Tariffs on Steel Products Begin June 23, 2025 Estimated reading time: 3 minutes The Department of Commerce announced new rules for importing steel and some steel products into the United States. These new rules start on June 23, 2025. The action follows Proclamation 10896 from the President on February 10, 2025. What Are the New Rules? Starting June 23, 2025, certain products made with steel will have new tariffs. A tariff is a tax on imports. These tariffs apply when these items are brought into the U.S. for people to use or sold from a warehouse. Which Products Have Tariffs Now? Here are the products that will now have steel tariffs: Combined refrigerator-freezers (HTSUS 8418.10.00) Small and large dryers (HTSUS 8451.21.00 and 8451.29.00) Washing machines (HTSUS 8450.11.00 and 8450.20.00) Dishwashers (HTSUS 8422.11.00) Chest and upright freezers (HTSUS 8418.30.00 and 8418.40.00) Cooking stoves, ranges, and ovens (HTSUS 8516.60.40) Food waste disposals (HTSUS 8509.80.20) Welded wire racks (HTSUS 9403.99.9020) The tariff will be added based on the value of the steel inside these products. Are There Any Exceptions? If the steel came from the United States and was melted and poured here, then made into these products in another country, the tariff does not apply. This also applies to items brought into U.S. foreign trade zones before June 23, 2025. Products listed under 9403.99.9020 may also have tariffs for aluminum content if affected by earlier rules. What Stays the Same? All other rules for steel and steel products in Annex 1 remain the same. Why These Changes? These changes make the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States match recent Presidential orders. The rules are published by the Bureau of Industry and Security. For more information, see the official notice from the Department of Commerce in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Issue 114, dated June 16, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
BIS Briefing 2025-06-16
Commerce Department, Industry and Security Bureau Briefing 2025-06-16 Estimated reading time: 3 minutes 1. Implementation of Duties on Steel Pursuant to Proclamation 10896 Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States Sub: Commerce Department, Industry and Security Bureau Content: In the Proclamation of February 10, 2025, Adjusting Imports of Steel into the United States (Steel Presidential Proclamation), the President imposed specified rates of duty on imports of steel. That Proclamation authorized and directed the Secretary of Commerce to publish modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) so that it conforms to the amendments and effective dates in the Proclamation. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a notice, Implementation of Duties on Steel Pursuant to Proclamation 10896 Adjusting Imports of Steel into the United States, on behalf of the Secretary of Commerce on March 5, 2025, that fulfilled this directive. The revised HTSUS was set out in Annex 1 to the March 5 notice. In this notice, BIS revises Annex 1 to add additional steel derivative products. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
