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Tariffs
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SmarTrade
USTR to Continue Section 301 Tariffs on China During Four-Year Review Process
By David M. Schwartz, Samir D. Varma, Scott E. Diamond**
On September 2, 2022, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) confirmed, as part of its statutory four-year review process under the Trade Act of 1974, that (1)…
SmarTrade
USTR Files Remand Results Explanation in China Section 301 Tariff Refund Litigation
By Scott E. Diamond**, David M. Schwartz, Samir D. Varma
On August 1, 2022, and as directed by the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) in its April 2022 decision (see Update of April 6, 2022), the Office of the…
Canadian Lawyer Mag
Recent rulings indicate ‘pay-to-play’ import duty appeals are here to stay, says lawyer
Legislative provisions require importer pay duties assessed before it can appeal
Global Policy Watch
Increased Tariffs on Certain U.S. Imports from Russia Effective July 27, 2022: What Companies Need to Know
By Kate McNulty, Shara Aranoff, Alexander Chinoy
Background As we previously reported, President Biden and Congress took steps in March 2022 to revoke Russia’s most-favored-nation (or “MFN”) trade status, known as Permanent Normal Trade Relations (“PNTR”) status…
International Trade Law
Customs Ruling of the Week – Classification of Halloween-Themed Pet Toys
In ruling N326582 (July 6, 2022), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the tariff classification of a Halloween-themed pet toys from China. The item, which is described as “2-Pack Cat…
Inside Energy & Environment
Commerce Invites Comments on Proposed Rules Implementing Presidential Emergency Declaration on Solar Tariffs
By Alexander Chinoy, W. Andrew Jack, Carol Browner, Jay Smith, William Isasi, Nicolle Wainer
On July 1, 2022, the U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) issued proposed rules implementing President Biden’s emergency declaration to provide temporary tariff relief on certain imports of solar cells and modules…
International Trade Law
<strong>Russian Goods Falling Under 576 HTS Codes Will Be Subject to 35% Duty Rate</strong>
By John Brew, Maria Vanikiotis
June 30, 2022 – The White House, continuing its efforts to escalate economic measures in response to the Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine, has published a list of 576 provisions…
SmarTrade
U.S. to Increase Tariffs on Imports of Russian Goods; G7 Leaders Commit to Further Sanctions Against Russia
By Samir D. Varma, Francesca M.S. Guerrero, Scott E. Diamond**
On June 27, 2022, President Joseph Biden issued a Presidential Proclamation announcing that the United States was increasing the duty rate to 35% ad valorem on certain products from Russia…
International Trade Law
Customs Ruling of the Week – Classification of a Robotic Vacuum Cleaner
In ruling N326460 (June 23, 2022), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the tariff classification of a robotic vacuum cleaner from China. The product is identified as the YEEDI Model…
Global Trade Policy Blog
Biden Administration Suspends Possible Tariffs from Solar Anticircumvention Inquiry
By Eric Emerson, Stephanie Wang
On June 6, 2022, President Biden issued a declaration of emergency with respect to the availability of electricity generation capacity in the United States, and pursuant to this declaration, authorized…