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n May 30, 2019, President Trump threatened to implement a 5% tariff, starting on June 1, on all Mexican imports if the country did not stop the increasing number of migrant persons crossing the U.S. and Mexican border. The White House also posted a statement that laid out the increase of tariffs if no
Webinar – From NAFTA to USMCA – What is the Future of International Investment Protection for US Investors?
Webinar/CLE – Understanding the False Claims Act (FCA) Risks Facing U.S. Importers
Webinar – Tuesday, June 11, 2019
12:00 – 1:00 pm EDT
In recent years, there has been a steady rise in the number of lawsuits brought under the False Claims Act (FCA) alleging that importers have concealed obligations to pay duties to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The increase in the number of qui tam
Customs Ruling of the Week – Classification of a “smart” coffee table
In HQ H301075, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reviewed the classification of a “smart” coffee table called “Sobro.” The product comes in the form of a coffee table with the following dimensions: 43.1 x 22.8 x 17.5 inches. Its construction material (i.e., wood, metal, plastics, or other) was not specified in the request, although the
Webinar – Update on the Trump China Tariffs – What is Going On?
Webinar on May 17, 2019
Starts: 12:00 PM (EDT)
Ends: 12:30 PM (EDT)
Ends: 12:30 PM (EDT)
Join the Crowell & Moring trade team for a 30-minute update on the U.S.-China trade negotiations, the imposition of tariffs, and the continued escalation of tensions from the White House. Hear the latest on President Trump’s potential next steps, the status of
China Releases Product Exclusion Process for Certain U.S. Products Subject to Additional Retaliatory Tariffs
On May 13, 2019, the Chinese Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council (CTCSC) issued CTCSC Announcement [2019] No. 3 announcing China’s retaliatory measures in response to the United States’ latest increase of Section 301 tariffs from 10% to 25% on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports.
According to the CTCSC Announcement [2019] No. 3,
Section 301 List 3 Goods Must Enter U.S. by June 1 to Avoid 25 percent Tariffs
In a soon to be published Federal Register Notice, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is modifying its May 9, 2019 notice increasing tariffs on Section 301 List 3 goods from 10 percent to 25 percent on May 10.
The May 9 notice included an “on water” exception for items exported to the United
Customs Ruling of the Week – Classification of the Temi S1 Personal Computer Robot
In NY N303699, Customs and Border Protection reviews the classification of the Temi S1 Personal Computer Robot (Temi PC). It is described as a mobile and fully functional automatic data processing (ADP) machine. The Temi PC is comprised of a tablet PC permanently mounted onto a motorized pedestal-type chassis. The tablet is a