Recent developments in the ongoing IEEPA tariff litigation have brought important clarity for U.S. importers seeking refunds of unlawfully imposed duties. While uncertainty continues to surround administrative refund mechanisms, the Court of International Trade (“CIT”) has now confirmed that importers who pursue legal action can still obtain refunds, even if [...]
Read MoreImportanti sviluppi nel diritto del commercio internazionale statiunitese stanno creando una finestra di opportunità sempre più ristretta per gli importatori che desiderano preservare eventuali diritti al rimborso dei dazi imposti ai sensi dell’IEEPA. Molte aziende, tra cui Costco Wholesale Corporation, hanno recentemente avviato cause presso la U.S. Court of International [...]
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Based on the examples discussed in previous blogs, we can now start to flesh out what tariff changes may look like under the incoming Trump Administration. TIMELINE GOING FORWARD First things first, the President-Elect will take office on January 20, 2025. Because the appointed USTR must be confirmed by the Senate, the appointment process will be the first significant […]
Now let us rewind to see Trump’s tariffs in his first term and during the Biden Administration. RECENT TARIFF HISTORY While talk of tariffs is receiving a lot of media attention, it is important to temper your expectations. The best way to do this is to look at recent examples of Section 301 and Section 232 tariffs, and the processes these […]
Now let us continue discussing Trump’s tariffs in his second term. PRESIDENT-ELECT TRUMP’S PROMISES The President-Elect has not, as of yet, published a comprehensive timeline for trade related changes. Nonetheless, we can speculate as to what the Trump Administration’s trade policies will look like by using a handful of campaign statements and the official Republican Party 2024 Platform, referenced […]
Election season is over, meaning that big changes to United States trade policy could be right around the corner. While changing laws can be a source of anxiety for the trade community, our goal going forward is to explain these changes and to help the community make informed decisions. To that effect, we will be publishing a series of articles […]
On May 16, 2024, the Biden administration added 26 Chinese companies to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“UFLPA”) Entity List, primarily targeting the textile industry. This action reflects ongoing efforts to enforce supply chain transparency and address forced labor concerns. For businesses importing goods from China, these developments highlight the need for rigorous compliance and due diligence. Below is […]
In a move that underscores ongoing tensions between the United States and China, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) announced on May 14, 2024 its intention to add or increase tariffs on select Chinese-origin products. Accompanying the USTR announcement is a 193-page report assessing the effectiveness of Section 301 tariffs. While acknowledging some progress in curbing […]
In addition to the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) mandatory administrative review of the effectiveness and impact of the Section 301 tariffs, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) announced last month that it is initiating an investigation on the economic impact of Section 232 and Section 301 tariffs. The Consolidated Appropriations Act enacted on March 15, 2022, directed the USITC to […]
Great news out of the CIT! Earlier this week, on July 6, the Court of International Trade granted the Section 301 Plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction. The granting of the preliminary injunction suspending liquidation of unliquidated entries subject to the contested tariffs is an important victory for all the Section 301 plaintiffs. The preliminary injunction and the requirements set forth […]
Since September 2020, approximately 3,600 similar lawsuits challenging the Section 301 duties on imports from China have been filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade (“CIT”). Accordingly, in October 2020, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) filed a motion before the CIT requesting the court implement several case management processes, such as the designation of the HMTX Industries case […]
What is a Customs broker? Customs brokers are private individuals, partnerships, associations, or corporations licensed, regulated, and empowered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assist importers and exporters in meeting Federal requirements governing imports and exports. Brokers submit necessary information and appropriate payments to CBP on behalf of their clients and charge them a fee for this service. […]