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Weekly Update: Week 11: March 15th – 19th

March 17, 2021

Tariff Update

The US Customs & Border Patrol (CBP) has published the guidance on customs procedures related to the four month suspension of tariffs associated with the Boeing/Airbus dispute.  As a reference, the links are provided below for both the UK and EU tariffs.

United Kingdom – United States. The alcoholic beverage products that were previously subject to the WTO 25% tariff are now suspended. Please note the below dates that reference the date the ocean vessels’ landing date at the US port:

Effective date: March 4, 2021 12:01 AM Eastern  to July 4, 2021 12:01 AM Eastern

CSMS #46561075 Notice here

European Union – United States.  The alcoholic beverage products that were previously subject to the WTO 25% tariff are now suspended. Please note the below dates that reference the date the ocean vessels’ landing date at the US port:

Effective date: March 11, 2021 12:01 AM Eastern to July 11, 2021 12:01 AM Eastern

CSMS #46590066 Notice here

Shipping Costs


The rise in worldwide container demand and COVID-related issues has led to a global increase in container delays and costs.  Elenteny Imports’ Alexi Cashen is featured in a segment with NTD News discussing the challenges facing importers.  We continued to recommend that our clients allow an additional 4 – 6 weeks for shipping delays.

Watch our NTD News interview

Fuel Surcharge Change

We recently announced an increase in our fuel surcharge reflecting the rise in oil prices.  For LCL orders placed after April 12th, fuel surcharge will rise by 2%, reversing last year’s cut.  Details can be found on our website.  For FCL orders the price change will be effective on all new orders

Distribution Updates

Elenteny’s 2021 Holiday Schedule is available on our website here.  Elenteny Imports recognizes the holidays listed and will be closed on those dates.

News to Know
There is a global initiative to bring awareness and protection to old vines, read about it in Harpers.

Hard Seltzer has made a large impact on the drinks industry, read Vinepair’slook back at two brands that are taking off.

For the second consecutive year, Veronafiere has had to cancel Vinitaly due to COVID-19, with the next edition of the fair due to take place on 10-13 April 2022. More info here.
The Drinks Business selected the best wines from their Spring Tasting featuring an exciting range of new releases that are due to hit the shelves over the coming months, check it out.
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