In an attempt to become a modern hub in Southern China for domestic and international arbitration, the Government of Shenzhen announced at the end of December 2017 that it was combining two arbitration centers. The previous Shenzhen Court of International
International Trade Law Compass
The International Trade Law Compass, published by Fox Rothschild LLP, focuses on developments in international trade law including tariffs, trade agreements, customs regulations, and foreign investment controls. It covers topics such as U.S. trade policy changes affecting imports and exports, compliance with trade agreements like USMCA, tariff disputes and retaliations, country of origin marking requirements, and regulatory updates on foreign investment reviews under laws like FIRRMA. The blog provides guidance on trade compliance, certificates of origin, and the impact of geopolitical events on trade relations, particularly between the U.S., China, Canada, and Hong Kong.
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Revisions to FCPA Enforcement Policies Still Pose Tough Questions for Honest Companies
In recent remarks, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein announced significant revisions to the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) policies for enforcing the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The policy revisions make permanent many of the aspects of the FCPA Pilot Program…
Chemical Duties: Federal Circuit Affirms Decision of U.S. Court of International Trade
In a customs classification case, Chemtall, Inc. v. United States, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a U.S. Court of International Trade (“CIT”) ruling that the vinyl polymer acrylamide tertiary butyl sulfonic acid was properly classified…
E.U. Financial Leaders Respond to the Proposed U.S. Tax Plan
Some of the most important trade partners of the U.S. are raising concerns about the proposed U.S. plan to overhaul its tax code. The finance ministers of Europe’s five largest economies voiced concerns about the tax plan in a letter…
Enhanced Sanctions on Russia’s Energy Sector
In consultation with the Department of State and pursuant to Executive Order 13662, the Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) has updated Directive 4, which will expand sanctions on the Russian energy industry.
The new rules issued…
CBP Holds That Roasting Changes Coffee’s Country of Origin
In a recently issued Final Determination, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) confirmed that the roasting of coffee beans substantially transforms the beans into a product of the country in which the beans were roasted.
Coffee producer Keurig Green…
Santa Claus Costume Classified as “Fancy Dress” for Import Duty
Just in time for the holiday season, the U.S. Court of International Trade (“CIT”) recently held that certain components of a Santa Claus suit were of such quality that they should be subject to apparel duties, not the free duty…
Trump Nominates Commissioners to the International Trade Commission
President Donald Trump announced his nomination of two Commissioners to the United States International Trade Commission (“ITC”) on September 28, 2017.
The two nominees are Dennis M. Devaney and Randolph J. Stayin. If approved, Devaney of Michigan will serve the remainder…
CIT Upholds CBP Classification of “Optical” Data Modules
In a recent decision, the United States Court of International Trade (CIT), upheld the classification of United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) with regard to fiber optic telecommunications modules, finding that the “optical” quality of fiber optics trumped…
U.S. Lifts Sudan Sanctions
On October 12, 2017, the United States lifted its general commercial embargo on Sudan. Because Sudan has played a role in international terrorism, the U.S. has maintained a comprehensive embargo against Sudan since 1997. These sanctions were contained in executive…