Jurisdiction and History of Tariff Classification Litigation in the U.S.

Jurisdiction and History of Tariff Classification Litigation in the U.S.

Several tribunals and courts were established at various periods of America’s history to resolve trade-related litigation, both at the trial and appellate levels, and even the Supreme Court has played a significant role in these disputes. The jurisdiction and structure of these courts evolved as the complexities and volume of trade disputes grew.

Primer on Deemed Export Compliance

Deemed-Export-Compliance

A ā€œdeemedā€ export occurs when certain types of information are released to a foreign person. This primer seeks to describe the introductory concepts of deemed export enforcement in the United States.

China… Vietnam…What’s Next?

ustr vietnam trade section 301

Many people are aware of the Section 301 investigation into the unfair trade practices of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). However, a similar investigation has recently been initiated by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) into actions by Vietnam.

Executive Order Places Reporting Burden on Express Couriers and Customs Brokers to Report Importers

couriers brokers report importers

On Friday, January 31, 2020, President Trump issued an executive order reiterating the policy of the United States regarding persons who facilitate imports of merchandise in direct violation of Federal laws and calling for the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue a notice of proposed rule-making to establish criteria an importer must meet before obtaining an importer of record (IOR) number.