On November 16, the U.S. signed a major multilateral supply chain agreement with its 13 Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) partners – Australia, Brunei, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. As highlighted in the IPEF joint statement, the 14 countries announced the signature of
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The ITC Continues to Play a Critical Role in Combating International Trade Secret Theft
Confirming the Federal Circuit’s 2011 decision in TianRui, the International Trade Commission has statutory authority over the importation of goods into the US incorporating misappropriated trade secrets, even if the acts of misappropriation occurred wholly outside the US.
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New Antidumping and Countervailing Duties (“ADCVD”) Petition on Aluminum Extrusions Submitted, Covering an Estimated $1.5 Billion in Imports
By Daniel Cannistra & Martín Yerovi on
On October 4, 2023, a new ADCVD petition (“the Petition”) covering an estimated $1.5 billion in imports of aluminum exclusions was submitted before the U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (“USITC.”) The Petition alleges that certain aluminum extrusion from Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, China…
Legislation on Higher Tariffs on China Seeks to Reduce U.S. Trade Deficit
By John Brew & Emily Devereaux on
The Raising Tariffs on Imports from China Act was introduced by Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and aims to increase tariffs on imports from China until the United State’s bilateral trade deficit returns to balance. In tandem with this legislation, Senator Hawley is pushing for debt limit talks to focus on the reduction of the trade…
Customs Ruling of the Week – Classification and Subheading Applicability of a Rotation Cushion
By Weronika Bukowski, Simeon Yerokun, Martín Yerovi & Emily Devereaux on
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Main Idea: HTSUS Chapter 98, Subchapter 17, U.S. Note 4(b) exclusions are determined based on weighing all criteria. Although a product may meet the definition outlined in U.S. Note 4(a), they may fit the criteria outlined in U.S. Note 4(b) and therefore be excluded.
In ruling N330488 (Feb. 9, 2023), Customs and Border Protection (CBP)…
Customs Ruling of the Week- Classification, Country of Origin, Marking and Eligibility of the USMCA for a Sucrose, Lactose and Cocoa Powder Blend (SLCB)
By Weronika Bukowski, Emily Devereaux & Martín Yerovi on
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Main Idea: When making multiple determinations in a single ruling, the totality of evidence based on each determination contributes to the final decisions.
In ruling N330744 (Feb. 28, 2023), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a decision on the classification, country of origin, marking and eligibility of the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) for a…
Customs Ruling of the Week – Country of Origin of Prepared Painting Canvas
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Main Idea: The regulations used to determine the country of origin of textile and apparel products require the sequential application of rules much like the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) in the HTSUS
In ruling N326416 (Feb. 2, 2023), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) determined the country of origin of a prepared painting canvas.
Customs Ruling of the Week- Classification and Country of Origin for a Glass Water Bottle with Aluminum Shell
By Simeon Yerokun, Emily Devereaux & Martín Yerovi on
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Main Idea: A product’s essential character and primary function are key criteria to keep in mind in for both classification and country of origin determinations.
In ruling N330046 (Feb. 2, 2023), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) determines the classification and the country of origin for a glass water bottle with an aluminum shell. The…
Customs Ruling of the Week – Country of Origin of An Aluminum Monitor Mount
By Maria Vanikiotis, Emily Devereaux & Martín Yerovi on
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Main Idea: Simple assembly operations will not substantially transform components that give shape and form (i.e., character) to the finished article and define its use.
In ruling N329853 (Jan. 12, 2023), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) considers the country of origin of the Sapper XYZ Arm Assembly (the Sapper). This product is a monitor mount…
Will Changes in Congress Finally Bring Trade Legislation?
By John Brew, Simeon Yerokun & Emily Devereaux on
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Congress failed to pass much needed and anticipated trade legislation last session. Issues the new House and Senate must face include: the extension of the Trade Adjustment Assistance, the future of the Trade Promotion Authority, renewed Generalized System of Preferences, and a new Miscellaneous Tariff Bill.
The Future of the Trade Adjustment Assistance and Trade…