Update: 90-Day Duty, Tax, and Fee Postponement

April 20, 2020

On April 19, 2020, an executive order was issued instructing the Secretary of the Treasury to temporarily extend deadlines for estimated duty, tax, and fee payments for importers suffering significant financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 national emergency...

Update: China PPE Restrictions & India Lockdown Extension

April 15, 2020

China PPE Restrictions Due to the recent concerns regarding medical equipment and supplies being exported by unlicensed manufacturers, the Chinese government has enhanced the quality control of medical goods. Based on newly published regulations from Chinese Customs,...

COVID-19 Art Handler and Artist Relief Resources

April 6, 2020

Like many organizations that work with the art industry, Masterpiece International has seen a sharp decline in activity in past weeks. As most museum, gallery, foundation, and private clients have suspended their exhibition programming and artwork movements, the...

Update: Essential Workers in the U.S. & India Lockdown

April 1, 2020

For those who may have questions about ‘Essential Workers’, please review your state and local advisories for the most relevant information, for your situation. The United States Department of Homeland Security has provided guidelines and lists as support...

Update: Safety Protocol

March 24, 2020

Dear Clients and Partners, We are writing to express our concern and best wishes for your institutions, businesses, families, and communities through the COVID-19 epidemic. Like you, we have spent the last week adjusting to remote working and social distancing...

Update: Coronavirus and Business Continuity

March 18, 2020

As the Coronavirus spreads across the globe, it has and will continue to have an impact on work and personal lives. To ensure no service disruption to our customers, Masterpiece International and the Magnate Worldwide family have enacted its Business Continuity and...