On March 28th, BIS issued a final rule amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to confirm that protecting human rights worldwide is a basis for adding entities to the Entity List. Additionally, BIS added 11 entities from Burma, China, Nicaragua, and Russia to the Entity List.
As reflected in the decision by the
Global Trade Talks is a podcast that shares brief perspectives on key global issues on international trade, current events, business, law, and public policy as they impact our lives. In this podcast, hosts Nicole Simonian and Ambassador Robert Holleyman talk to Jason Prince, a Crowell & Moring Partner and immediate-past Chief Counsel to OFAC
In ruling N326984 (August 2, 2022), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the tariff classification of torrefied wood pellets from Vietnam. The pellets under consideration consist of agglomerated, powdered wood by-products – which include sawdust, sawmill waste, wood manufacturing waste, and tree waste. The powdered wood is agglomerated under heat and pressure. The pelletized material
In ruling N327063 (August 3, 2022), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the country of origin of mallets. The imported mallets are identified as 12-ounce and 24-ounce Hickory 2-sided Soft Face Mallets. The mallets consist of a forged, carbon steel head and an injection-molded handle. The mallets also come with replaceable plastic caps that are
In ruling N326933 (July 27, 2022), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the tariff classification of a “2-in-1 Tot Swimmer” flotation device from China. The item comes in two different styles and functions as a swim training system to grow with children as they become more comfortable in the water. The flotation device consists of
In ruling N326746 (July 21, 2022), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the country of origin of Sea Urchin Roe Skeins. The Sea Urchin Roe (also known as “Uni”) is an organ of the sea urchin. Five strips of Uni reside within the structure of an urchin, and range in color from rich gold to
In ruling N326582 (July 6, 2022), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the tariff classification of a Halloween-themed pet toys from China. The item, which is described as “2-Pack Cat Toys,” is set of two plush pet toys that are meant for use by cats. Both toys are composed of 100% polyester woven plush fabric
In ruling N326929 (July 8, 2022), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the tariff classification of a portable chair-and-backpack from China. The product, identified as an the “Playamigo All-in-One Portable Chair & Backpack,” is a combination travel tote bag with storage compartments and a portable seat. The item is constructed of 3 internal round steel
In ruling N326692 (June 30, 2022), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the tariff classification of a plastic Apple AirPods case cover from China. The product, identified as an “AirPods Silicone Case-Black,” is made wholly from silicone plastic and is intended to be a protective cover for the Apple AirPods charging case. The cover is
In ruling N324972 (June 24, 2022), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the tariff classification and country of origin of liquid sugar from Canada. The subject merchandise contains 66.7% sugar and 33.3% water and trace amounts of Calcium hydroxide. The raw cane sugar is a product from Brazil that is granulated, diluted with water, heated