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Canada-U.S. Blog
Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act Passes Second Reading In Canada’s Senate
Canada On March 7, 2017, BillC-31 "An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and Ukraine" passed second reading in Canada’s Senate. Bill C-31 is now being reviewed…
International Trade Law Compass
CIT Finds Thanksgiving Feast Is Not a ‘Ritual’
In a recent decision, the Court of International Trade shot down an importer's argument that its Thanksgiving and Christmas-themed serve ware and dinnerware should be exempt from duties as instruments…
The Right Coast
DON’T TAX ME BRO. Court Rules “Snuggies” are Blankets, Not Robes | RedState
Snuggies, the sleeved fleece coverings, should be classified as blankets for tariff purposes, not like robes or priestly vestments, a federal trade court ruled Feb. 10 ( Allstar Mktg. Grp.,…
The Right Coast
DON’T TAX ME BRO. Court Rules “Snuggies” are Blankets, Not Robes | RedState
Snuggies, the sleeved fleece coverings, should be classified as blankets for tariff purposes, not like robes or priestly vestments, a federal trade court ruled Feb. 10 ( Allstar Mktg. Grp.,…
International Trade Law
Opportunities for Remission and Repayment of EU Customs and Anti-Dumping Duties
By Charles De Jager, Jeffrey I. Snyder, John Brew
Recent Trends Following Entry into Force of Union Customs Code (UCC) Under EU customs law, economic operators can obtain reimbursement or remission of customs duties, broadly speaking, in three different…
Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer
Webinar: This Year in Trade — C&M’s First 100 Days Series
From economic sanctions to import tariffs, the incoming Trump administration has suggested it will seek to implement almost immediately significant changes in international trade policy and enforcement. In addition to…
Virgin Islands Law Blog
Legislature Approves Bill that Would Eliminate Customs Duties in US Virgin Islands
By Tom Bolt
The Legislature of the Virgin Islands recently approved Bill No. 31-0398, a new bill eliminating customs duties in the Territory. These duties generate approximately $12 million every year, but for…
Global Policy Watch
The President’s Long-Forgotten Power To Raise Tariffs
President-elect Trump’s expressed interest in possibly raising tariffs on imported goods has prompted considerable effort in trying to understand the scope of Presidential authority to raise tariffs. While the Congress…
The Right Coast
Donald Trump Warns of 35% Tariff For Companies That Move Abroad
Donald Trump warned U.S. companies of retribution or consequences, such as a massive tariff, if they leave the country.via fortune.comA bad idea.
China Law Insight
加工贸易优惠多，“雷”区也需慎防
By King & Wood
作者：海关与贸易合规团队 金杜律师事务所 中国能在短短30多年里迅速成为世界屈指可数贸易大国，其中加工贸易功不可没。据海关总署的统计数据，2015年我国加工贸易模式下进出口额占全部进出口额比重约为35%；但随之而来的则是加工贸易企业（以下简称“加贸企业”）频频因违反海关规定被科以重罚。加工贸易领域，既是企业发展机遇重重的福音地，也是稍有不慎即违规的多雷区。加贸企业的日常经营决策，往往是悬崖在左、深渊在右，一旦偏离海关法律法规的要求，就可能导致企业遭受巨额行政罚款甚至被追究刑事责任；很多加贸企业因此被主管部门下调信用等级，严重影响其日常进出口活动。 那么加贸企业日常经营中应如何防雷避雷，别让加贸企业的巨轮说翻就翻呢？且让我们从典型违规案例入手，娓娓道来。 全文阅读，请点击此处。