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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 and Gavin Andersen, Senior Trade Advisor, Braumiller Consulting Group and Law Clerk
This is the first of a three-part
By Bob Brewer, Braumiller Law Group
The US, Canada, and Finland are launching a joint partnership to build more ice-breaking ships to compete with China and Russia
By Bruce Leeds, Senior Counsel, Braumiller Law Group
A product has a country of origin of China, is not subject to China 301 duties and is eligible
By: James R. Holbein, Of Counsel and Harold Jackson, Associate Attorney
In the complex world of commercial international trade, contracts serve as the foundation for successful transactions.
By Paul Fudacz, Partner, Braumiller Law Group and Senior Associate Attorney Megan Mohler
On July 10, 2024, the President issued two Presidential Proclamations related to the imposition
By: Victoria Holmes, Braumiller Law Group
Imagine a world where five powerhouse nations are redefining the global economic landscape. BRICS—an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—is
By: Victoria Holmes, Braumiller Law Group
Texas isn’t just celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes and rich history—it’s a dynamic powerhouse in international and interstate trade. As the second-largest state
By: Judy Davis, Senior Trade Advisor, Braumiller Consulting Group
The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program can offer a fast thoroughfare for international trade. But navigating the annual security
By Mike Smiszek, Senior Trade Advisor, Braumiller Consulting Group
A fly on the wall at an executive retreat for Acme Super Duper Widget Company overhears the following
By Mike Smiszek, Senior Trade Advisor, Braumiller Consulting Group
One of the most anticipated decisions of the Supreme Court’s recent term was Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo.
The CTPAT portal has been a work in progress for a number of years with the latest portal update (3.0) launched at the end of 2023. Let’s take a few
By: Adrienne Braumiller, Founder of Braumiller Law Group
Recently, President Biden signed a foreign military support bill (H.R. 815) into law, which also encompassed the 21st Century
By Bob Brewer, Braumiller Law Group
The new world order apparently has some merit as more than 30 nations have reportedly submitted applications to join the BRICS
By: Robert Stein, Braumiller Consulting Group
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” – George Santayana. As an example of this I present
By: James R. Holbein, Of Counsel and Brandon French, Senior Associate Attorney
On May 14, 2024, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released its Final Report relating
By Bruce Leeds, Senior Counsel, Braumiller Law Group
Canada has long enjoyed International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) license exemptions and minimal controls for items subject to
By: Brandon French, Senior Associate, Braumiller Law Group
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) recently released a list of Section 301 exclusions that would be extended through
By: Kerry Wang, Senior Associate, Braumiller Law Group
China’s foreign direct investment (FDI) in Mexico has seen substantial growth in recent years, reflecting a strategic alignment with
By: James R. Holbein, Of Counsel and Justin Holbein
Digital assets, including blockchain and cryptocurrency protocols and companies, have been in a defensive posture for much of
By: Victoria Holmes, Braumiller Law Group
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is a driving force behind global economic growth and development, acting as a lifeline of funding for nations around
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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