Importers of battery chargers or external power supplies (EPSs), and manufacturers or sellers of consumer products that include battery chargers or EPSs, are likely subject to strict energy conservation standards. By virtue of Department of Energy (DOE) regulations that took effect in February 2016 and June 2018 for EPSs and battery chargers, respectively, manufacturers and
Clothing Importer faces FCA Suit and Criminal Charges for Undervaluing Goods
In today’s protectionist environment, importers are facing heightened legal risks and a potential False Claims Act (“FCA”) violation when providing information to Customs and Border Patrol (“CBP”). Earlier this month, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York filed a civil fraud lawsuit against Manhattan-based children’s apparel companies Stargate Apparel, Inc.
Steel yourselves – troubles ahead?
British Steel has entered compulsory liquidation today with EY being appointed as special managers. Is British Steel the first real victim of Brexit? First, as a result of the delay in the UK’s divorce deal, the EU delayed granting carbon credits to British Steel necessitating a £120m loan from the government to stave off significant
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
New Executive Order on IT Supply Chain Takes Aim at Huawei and Others, Poses Significant Implications for Government Contract Supply Chains
On May 15, 2019, President Trump executed a new Executive Order (EO) likely to inject increased levels of scrutiny and uncertainty throughout the vast and interconnected web of government contract supply chains. The new EO, entitled “Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain,” comes during a period of escalating trade tensions
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,