In NY N302852, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the classification of unisex below-the-ankle cycling shoes from China. The three pairs of cycling shoes: Bont Vaypor+, Bont Vaypor XC and Bont Riot Buckle, are designed using specially engineered materials for performance with strength and weight requirements. Each style has the provisions for the
Brexit – Time to Leave EU Extended
UK Votes – will not leave EU on March 29, 2019
Summary:
- On March 14, 2019, the UK Parliament voted to extend Article 50 (the formal mechanism for leaving the EU). It will not leave the EU on March 29, 2019.
- Separately, MPs passed on taking charge of the Brexit process going forward,
UK Parliament Rules Out No-Deal Brexit – Update as of March 14, 2019
No-Deal, No Brexit, and the Withdrawal Agreement all remain on the table.
Summary:
- On March 13, 2019, UK Members of Parliament voted 321 to 278 to rule out a No-Deal Brexit in any scenario. MPs had earlier on Wednesday voted in favour of rejecting No-Deal. This was yet another attempt to convince Parliament
Brexit Update
Brexit: What just happened and what does it mean?
Summary:
- On March 12, 2019, the UK Parliament again rejected the Brexit “Withdrawal Agreement” that was negotiated with the EU. The UK Government announced today (March 13, 2019) that import tariffs will be cut to zero on 87% of imports to the UK as part
Crowell & Moring Expands International Trade and Global Practices with Four Senior Lawyers; CMI Breaks New Ground in Shanghai
Leading Team Assists Clients with Global Expansion in Asia
Los Angeles – March 11, 2019: Crowell & Moring LLP is broadening its ability to help multinational clients navigate global expansion and regulatory compliance in China and the Asia Pacific by adding four international trade and global employment lawyers: partners Nicole J. Simonian and Evan Yee-Fan
Customs Ruling of the Week – Electric Bicycle with Golf Bag Compartment
In Ruling NY N302731, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently discussed the classification of an electric bicycle from China. The bike is a two wheeled, battery powered cycle. It is equipped with handlebars for steering, lights, a twist grip accelerator, brakes, and a special golf bag compartment. 
The importer stated that the bicycle
Customs Ruling of the Week: Selenium Shot and Powder…and a Partial Duty Exemption under 9802, HTSUS
In NY N302578, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the classification of selenium shot and selenium powder (CAS#7782-49-2) from China. The product consists of selenium steel which is manufactured and processed in the U.S. and China. The crude selenium or selenium-bearing raw material is sourced from various countries, including the U.S. In the U.S.,
Trump Announces Postponement of Section 301 Tariff Increase
On Sunday, February 24, 2019, President Trump announced that he will be postponing the scheduled Section 301 tariff increase from 10 percent to 25 percent on $200 billion worth of imported Chinese products due to “substantial progress” in ongoing trade negotiations between the two countries. The tariff increase was originally scheduled for this Saturday, March
Ruling of the Week (2/21/19) –The Tariff Classification of a Pet Treat Dispenser with a Camera!
In NY Ruling N302431 (Feb. 5, 2019), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the tariff classification of a pet treat dispenser with a camera! The country of origin of the imported product was China. The pet dispenser consisted of an HD camera with night vision, a microphone and speaker, a treat tossing mechanism, and
OFAC Enforcement Action: Do You Know What Your Subsidiaries Are Doing?
On February 14, 2019, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced it had assessed a civil monetary penalty of over $5.5 million dollars against AppliChem GmbH (AppliChem) of Darmstadt, Germany (a company that manufactures chemicals and reagents for the pharmaceutical and chemical industries) for 304 violations of the Cuban Assets Control Regulations, 31 C.F.R.