US extends deadline for payment of duties and taxes, provides guidance on ruling requests and issues a statement regarding COVID-19
On 20 March 2020, the United States (US) Trump Administration announced three key statements related to trade matters impacted by the novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Extension provision for payment of duties and taxes
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) announcing that extensions to payments of customs duties, taxes and fees may be approved.1 Approvals will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Requests for additional days for payment should be sent to the Office of Trade, Trade Policy and Programs at [email protected].
