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Import/Export
140 published works
Focus on Regulation
FDA Issues Proposed Rule to Implement Its New Authority to Destroy Drugs Valued at $2,500 or Less That Are Refused Import Into the U.S.
By Robert Church, Jim Johnson, Sari Bourne
On May 6, 2014, FDA issued a proposed rule to implement the agency's new administrative authority to destroy drugs valued at $2,500 or less that have been refused admission during…
Canada-U.S. Blog
The ABCs of Canadian Border/Customs Laws
As 2014 begins, we want importers in to Canada to succeed in their cross-border trade activities. Here is an alphabetical guide to some the relevant Canadian customs/border issues. A = …
Focus on Regulation
CBP publishes final rule to refuse importation or conditionally release consumer products and industrial equipment noncompliant with energy conservation or labeling standards
By Lewis Leibowitz, Craig Lewis, Chandri Navarro, Julia Padierna-Peralta
On 5 July 2013, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published a final rule that amends the CBP regulations that allow CBP to deny importation of, or conditionally release, certain…
Canada-U.S. Blog
Canada Border Services Agency Has Difficulties With Cross-Border Private Sales
When a Canadian resident purchases goods outside Canada, they must declare the goods when returning to Canada. When the individual is over the exemption limit ($800 for stays outside Canada…
Milwaukee Business Lawyer Blog
Are the goods you are importing from China subject to seizure?
Governor Walker’s upcoming trip to China in April, 2013 is a good opportunity to remember potential issues involved in exporting and in particular, importing, from foreign countries. According to the Wisconsin Economic…
Canada-U.S. Blog
The Government Generally Gets Its Way
By Su Ross
Originally published by the Journal of Commerce in January 2012 - The Government Generally Gets Its Way Did you see the press coverage in August 2011 surrounding the raid by…
Global Trade Law Blog
Update on U.S.-Myanmar Relations: The Thaw Continues
By: Thad McBride and Cheryl Palmeri As we have reported in recent months, the United States consistently has been taking steps to expand diplomatic and commercial relations with Myanmar. And in…
International Law Prof Blog
More WTO News Involving Argentina
Now it is Argentina's turn to be subject to a World Trade Organization (WTO) complaint. Earlier today, both Japan and the United States requested consultations with Argentina regarding alleged import restrictions…
Focus on Regulation
Mexico Implements “Ventanilla Unica” Paperless Environment for Import and Export Operations
By Julia Padierna-Peralta, Chandri Navarro
Mexico will no longer allow the filing of import or export documentation or declarations in paper form. Effective June 1, 2012, Mexican importers, exporters and their brokers are required to use…
Canada-U.S. Blog
The Government Generally Gets Its Way
By Su Ross
Originally published by the Journal of Commerce in January 2012 - Did you see the press coverage in August 2011 surrounding the raid by Fish + Wildlife and Homeland Security…