International Trade Attorney
Has it really been five years since we discussed the Federal Trade Commission’s enforcement action against Chemence, Inc. for improper Made in USA claims? Yes, five years and a few days, in fact, and the sad saga is finally over: Chemence and the FTC have resolved the case, with the details set … Read More...
Is it possible to believe that coal can show up in your stocking, even if you don’t believe in Santa Claus? Maybe not, but Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation just received another lump, on top of those from earlier in the year. It has joined the by now not-so-exclusive club called … Read More...
Customs and Border Protection Applies Acetris Health in a New Ruling Customs and Border Protection has issued its first “Trade Agreements Act” origin ruling letter since the Federal Circuit’s Acetris Health decision earlier this year. The ruling is noteworthy because it sets what I expect will be … Read More...
In light of the personal protective equipment shortages arising due to the Covid-19 virus response, it’s no surprise that the U.S. government is evaluating the adequacy of the domestic medical supply industry in general. The effort was announced in Executive Order 13944. The Commerce Department’s … Read More...
Parenting can be such a chore. Minding wayward little ones, cleaning up after them, and getting hit with six-figure Treasury Department penalties for their misbehavior can offset the joy of beholding the smiles on their cherubic faces. Did I say Treasury Department penalties? Yes, they can arise … Read More...
Importers of goods from Hong Kong can breathe a temporary sigh of relief. Customs and Border Protection has extended the deadline on which their goods must be marked as having Chinese origin. Under the original schedule, the last day on which merchandise could be designated as having Hong Kong … Read More...
While September 25, 2020 may seem far off, I expect a lot of importers of goods from Hong Kong will be keeping a close eye on the calendar until then. That’s the last date on which merchandise may be imported with Hong Kong identified as the country of origin. After that, they will be considered … Read More...
My oh my, how time has flown. The Federal Emergency Management Agency imposed COVID-19-related export controls on certain types personal protective equipment back in April 2020. This temporary rule was set to expire on August 10. Instead, FEMA has extended the expiration date, through December 31, … Read More...
DATE HELD: Thursday, February 15, 2018 The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act imposes criminal liability on United States companies for bribery of foreign officials. This webinar discussed the types … [Read More...]
DATE HELD: November 16, 2017 Customs Section 592 Penalties: Who, What, When, Why and How, reviewed the circumstances under which Customs and Border Protection can impose penalties against importers … [Read More...]