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Pierce J. Lee is a seasoned international trade attorney with a focus on trade remedies and customs laws. He has extensive experience representing clients in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations and administrative reviews. Pierce is also skilled in undertaking court appeals to challenge decisions by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission.

Pierce specializes in all areas of international trade law, including antidumping, countervailing duty subsidies, circumvention, and Sections 201, 232, and 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. He regularly advises clients on complex customs and tariff issues involving classification, valuation, country of origin, tariff preferences (e.g., free trade agreements), quotas, marking, drawback, verification, audit, penalties, prior disclosure, and duty evasion under the Enforce and Protect Act.

He counsels and represents clients before the Department of Commerce (DOC), International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Court of International Trade, and Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.  Pierce has served diverse clients across major industries, including steel, metals, automotive, tires, chemicals, textiles, and agriculture.

In addition to his experience in law firms, Pierce has also served as in-house counsel for one of the world’s largest steel manufacturers. During this time, he provided legal and strategic advice on international trade, customs, and government relations. This firsthand experience has equipped Pierce with a thorough understanding of corporate challenges, allowing him to offer tailored solutions and strategic insights across various aspects of international trade.

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The U.S. Department of Commerce is seeking information and public comments regarding its use of the Cohen’s d test in assessing targeted dumping. Targeted dumping refers to the practice of selling goods at prices that differ significantly among particular purchasers, regions, or time periods. Under section 777A(d)(1)(B)(i) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended…

Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce a significant legal victory on behalf of our clients, Apiário Diamante Comercial Exportadora Ltda. and Apiário Diamante Produção e Comercial de Mel Ltda. (collectively known as “Supermel”). The United States Court of International Trade, in a decision issued by Judge Timothy C. Stanceu on May 30, 2024…