By: Adrienne Braumiller, Partner & Founder, Braumiller Law Group
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) enforcement into forced labor practices continues into 2021, as CBP has detained 1,213 shipments that contained approximately $ 414 million of goods suspected to be made by forced labor this year.
By: Bob Brewer, Braumiller Law Group
Almost two years now into the global pandemic and the world’s two most powerful economies are having to take a hard long look at their supply chain shortcomings, as well as becoming economically self-sufficient to a great extent. During the pandemic it became painfully obvious that the U.S. has become far too dependent on China for imports of many essential needs.
By: Jennifer Horvath, Partner
U.S. CBP recently released updated requirements for importers and brokers regarding HTS subheading 9801.00.10, U.S. and Foreign Goods Returned. Often called a “9801 Claim,” importers can generally use this special duty-free tariff provision when merchandise is exported from and returned to the United States, so long as it is not advanced in value/condition, regardless of country of origin.
By: Bruce Leeds, Senior of Counsel
On Oct. 28, 2020, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on continuing education for individually licensed customs brokers. After receiving comments and feedback from the trade, CBP published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on this proposal on Sept. 10, 2021.
By: Brandon French, Associate
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP” or “Customs”) recently released its August 2021 operational statistics. These statistics are important for CBP to review monthly/yearly to better understand and ensure enforcement efforts continue to improve.
By Bonnie Kersch, Senior Trade Advisor, Braumiller Consulting Group
In September 2019, the International Chamber of Commerce released Incoterms 2020, heralded as a groundbreaking version of Incoterms that would bring great change to the supply chain community. Two years later, we look back on the changes that occurred and how they have affected us.
By: Mike Smiszek, Senior Trade Advisor, Braumiller Consulting Group
Tariffs are inherently controversial because of their financial consequences. An importer wants to pay as little duty as possible while Customs (CBP) wants to collect as much tariff revenue as possible. The one constant in this battle between industry and government is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS).
By: James Holbein, Of Counsel
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is a term describing the assortment of different financial applications enabled by blockchain technology and cryptocurrency with the aim to decentralize financial services that are currently intermediated by financial institutions.
By: Harold Jackson, Associate Attorney
Hong Kong’s change in trade status had a significant impact on the U.S. regulatory enforcement of transactions with Hong Kong entities, especially country of origin marking, assessment of Antidumping & Countervailing Duties, and controlled exports.
By: Adrienne Braumiller, Founder of Braumiller Law Group
On January 16, 2024, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) under Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement, Matthew Axelrod, disclosed significant
By: Adrienne Braumiller, Partner & Founder and Gavin Andersen, Trade Advisor
Last June (2023), in response to a ruling request from Your Special Delivery Services Specialty Logistics (YSDS), Customs
Por Brenda Cordova, Mexico Attorney, Braumiller Law Group
Uno de los requisitos más importantes para importar mercancías a México es estar registrado como importador en el registro de importadores
By: Brenda Cordova, Mexico Attorney, Braumiller Law Group
One of the most important requirements for importing goods into Mexico is to be registered as an importer under the
By Bob Brewer, Braumiller Law Group
At the core of the definition, a Parallel import is a non-counterfeit product imported from another country without the permission of the
By: Kerry Wang, Senior Associate, Braumiller Law Group
Consider this scenario: a client faced the challenge of deferring duty payments while managing a significant volume of imports destined
By Bruce Leeds, Senior Counsel, Braumiller Law Group
The First Sale Rule applies in circumstances such as the example above. A US company places an order with a
By: James R. Holbein, Of Counsel and Justin Holbein
The world of cryptocurrencies on blockchains and the world of traditional assets in markets have often stood in stark
By: Victoria Holmes, Braumiller Law Group
President elect Lai Ching-te’s victory in Taipei ignited tensions across the Taiwan strait and now the geopolitical field waits to see if China
On December 29, 2023, the United States Trade Representative issued Federal Register Notice (FR 88 90225), Extension of Exclusions and Request for Comments: China’s Acts, Policies and Practices Related to
By Adrienne Braumiller, Partner & Founder
In recent years, the global spotlight has illuminated the grave concerns surrounding human rights violations within China’s Xinjiang region, particularly those impacting the
By Bob Brewer, Braumiller Law Group
The implementation of trade policies in what many consider acts of protectionism and manipulation are the norm, and of course China and the
By: Vicky Wu, Partner, and Brandon French, Associate, Braumiller Law Group
On November 1, 2023, FDA issued a proposed rule that would make changes to its prior notice
By Paul Fudacz, Partner, Braumiller Law Group
On October 4, 2023, A coalition of 14 U.S. aluminum extrusion producers and labor unions filed petitions before the Department of
Brenda Cordova, Mexico Attorney, Braumiller Law Group
As we have previously explained in other articles, an IMMEX is a duty deferral program from the Mexican federal government created in
By: Megan Mohler, Associate Attorney
On October 25, 2023, the Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) published interim final rules amending the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) to add/clarify
By Bruce Leeds, Senior Counsel, Braumiller Law Group
In April of this year U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) issued Headquarters Ruling H330077. The ruling was in response
By: James R. Holbein, Of Counsel and Harold Jackson, Associate Attorney
The Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”), Made in America Office issued a Final Rule to clarify
By: Linnea Deeds, Braumiller Consulting Group
Maximizing value is crucial when companies contemplate bringing on external support for any organizational function. While a company may consider several value categories, this article
By: Victoria Holmes, Braumiller Law Group
Tensions are escalating in the South China Sea, a vital maritime route for international trade. Taiwan remains at the center of this conflict
By: Adrienne Braumiller, Partner & Founder, Braumiller Law Group
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) enforcement into forced labor practices continues into 2021, as CBP has detained 1,213 shipments that contained approximately $ 414 million of goods suspected to be made by forced labor this year.
By: Bob Brewer, Braumiller Law Group
Almost two years now into the global pandemic and the world’s two most powerful economies are having to take a hard long look at their supply chain shortcomings, as well as becoming economically self-sufficient to a great extent. During the pandemic it became painfully obvious that the U.S. has become far too dependent on China for imports of many essential needs.
By: Jennifer Horvath, Partner
U.S. CBP recently released updated requirements for importers and brokers regarding HTS subheading 9801.00.10, U.S. and Foreign Goods Returned. Often called a “9801 Claim,” importers can generally use this special duty-free tariff provision when merchandise is exported from and returned to the United States, so long as it is not advanced in value/condition, regardless of country of origin.
By: Bruce Leeds, Senior of Counsel
On Oct. 28, 2020, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on continuing education for individually licensed customs brokers. After receiving comments and feedback from the trade, CBP published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on this proposal on Sept. 10, 2021.
By: Brandon French, Associate
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP” or “Customs”) recently released its August 2021 operational statistics. These statistics are important for CBP to review monthly/yearly to better understand and ensure enforcement efforts continue to improve.
By Bonnie Kersch, Senior Trade Advisor, Braumiller Consulting Group
In September 2019, the International Chamber of Commerce released Incoterms 2020, heralded as a groundbreaking version of Incoterms that would bring great change to the supply chain community. Two years later, we look back on the changes that occurred and how they have affected us.
By: Mike Smiszek, Senior Trade Advisor, Braumiller Consulting Group
Tariffs are inherently controversial because of their financial consequences. An importer wants to pay as little duty as possible while Customs (CBP) wants to collect as much tariff revenue as possible. The one constant in this battle between industry and government is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS).
By: James Holbein, Of Counsel
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is a term describing the assortment of different financial applications enabled by blockchain technology and cryptocurrency with the aim to decentralize financial services that are currently intermediated by financial institutions.
By: Harold Jackson, Associate Attorney
Hong Kong’s change in trade status had a significant impact on the U.S. regulatory enforcement of transactions with Hong Kong entities, especially country of origin marking, assessment of Antidumping & Countervailing Duties, and controlled exports.
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