June 30, 2022 – The White House, continuing its efforts to escalate economic measures in response to the Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine, has published a list of 576 provisions of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS”) under which Russian-origin products will be subject to a 35% rate of duty beginning July
ITC Section 332 Proceedings: Investigation into Economic Impacts of Section 301 and 232 tariffs.
On May 10, the US International Trade Commission (ITC) issued a Federal Register notice stating that it will conduct an investigation into the economic impacts of the Section 301 and 232 (global steel and aluminum) tariffs on US industries. See Notice.
The ITC will hold a hearing, and accept pre-hearing and post hearing briefs.
Section 301 Tariffs: USTR Four-Year Review
On May 5, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) published a Notice requesting comments from domestic industry members benefitting from the Section 301 tariffs as to whether the USTR should continue to impose Section 301 tariffs for lists 1, 2, 3, and 4A. USTR is required to review the necessity of Section 301 actions four
CBP Announces Issuance of “Known Importer Letters” to Previous Importers of Goods Subject to Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced that it will be issuing known importer letters to importers the agency has identified as having previously imported merchandise that may be subject to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). CBP aims to issue these letters in advance of June 21, 2022 – which is when the
U.S. Court of International Trade Rules USTR Violated APA When Imposing Section 301 List 3 and List 4A Tariffs on Chinese Goods
On April 1, 2022, a three judge panel of the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) unanimously found that the Office of the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR’s) imposition of Section 301 List 3 and List 4A tariffs on Chinese products failed to comply with the Administrative Procedures Act (APA). Specifically, the court ruled that
Update: Expanded U.S. Ban on Russian Imports and Russia’s Removal from Permanent Normal Trade Relations Status
President Joseph Biden formally announced via Executive Order that the following Russian-origin goods will no longer be permitted importation into the U.S. customs territory:
- Fish, seafood, and preparations thereof;
- Alcoholic beverages;
- Non-industrial diamonds; and
- Any other products of Russian Federation-origin as may be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary
Breaking News: Expanded U.S. Ban on Russian Imports and Russia’s Removal from Permanent Normal Trade Relations Status
Friday, March 11, 2022 – Today, United States President Joseph Biden formally announced via Executive Order that the following Russian-origin goods will no longer be permitted importation into the U.S. customs territory:
- Fish, seafood, and preparations thereof;
- Alcoholic beverages;
- Non-industrial diamonds; and
- Any other products of Russian Federation-origin as may be determined by the Secretary
Crowell & Moring Webinar – Government Contracts M&A Series – National Security Issues
Join us for this second webinar in our series aimed at exploring best practices in mergers & acquisitions involving government contractors. In this webinar, we will focus on national security-related issues and risks impacting transactions involving government contractors. Topics will include:
- Due diligence risk areas, including facility and personnel clearances, supply chain security, cybersecurity, export
House Trade Title Includes Changes to Trade Remedies Law
To complement legislation introduced by Ohio Sens. Rob Portman (R) and Sherrod Brown (D), the House included changes to trade remedies law in the COMPETES Act. In addition to the updates outlined in our May 2021 update, the COMPETES Act also grants U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) a statutory basis to investigate claims
USTR Releases 2022 Trade Policy Agenda and 2021 Annual Report
On March 1, 2022, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released the President’s 2022 Trade Policy Agenda and USTR’s 2021 Annual Report. These documents are issued yearly to Congress pursuant to Section 163 of the Trade Act of 1974. The agenda, which has historically been used as a messaging document, highlights the unique approach each