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CBP Releases Guidance related to Complying with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

June 12, 2022

By: Adrienne Braumiller, Partner & Founder, Braumiller Law Group

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) released its first set of guidance relating to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“UFLPA”), which is set to take effect on June 21, 2022. CBP’s guidance takes the form of a website that is a homepage for UFLPA-related guidance, FAQs, webinars, graphics, and CBP contact information. This essential UFLPA homepage can be accessed at: www.cbp.gov/trade/forced-labor/UFLPA.

Russian Sanction Updates and Reporting Requirements: What are your Responsibilities under OFAC?

April 10, 2022

By: Adrienne Braumiller, Partner & Founder, Braumiller Law Group

In response to the Russian Federations’ (“Russia”) invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. Government has recently announced expansive economic sanctions against Russia and its economy. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) imposed sanctions against multiple parties in Russia to deplete Russian resources for purposes of ending the war.

Critical Updates from the U.S. Trade Representative – The U.S.-China Trade Relationship

April 10, 2022

By: Adrienne Braumiller (Partner and Founder) and Harold Jackson (Associate)

Since taking office as the U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”), Katherine Tai has prioritized trade policies focused on protecting American workers’ rights and promoting sustainable environmental practices through trade agreements.

The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act & The Future of Forced Labor Enforcement

February 7, 2022

By: Adrienne Braumiller, Partner & Founder, Braumiller Law Group

The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“UFLPA”), which takes effect on June 21, 2022, bans the importation of all goods made in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (“XUAR”) in China. President Biden signed this law on December 23, 2021, which unanimously passed both houses of Congress.

Trump-Era Tariffs – Any Relief On The Horizon?

December 6, 2021

By: Adrienne Braumiller, Partner & Founder, Braumiller Law Group

The costly Trump-Era tariffs and trade policies have largely remained in effect nearly a year into the Biden Administration. Now more than ever, importers are looking for ways to avoid or mitigate duty exposure. Below is the lowdown of present relief from the Trump tariffs and a forecast of further relief to come.

Customs and Border Protection’s Recent FAQs on Forced Labor Enforcement

October 5, 2021

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.

Forced Labor in Xinjiang: What you need to know

August 6, 2021

By: Adrienne Braumiller, Founder & Partner, Braumiller Law Group

Human rights violations run rampant within China’s Uyghur Autonomous Region (Xinjiang), targeting ethnic and religious minority groups such as Uyghurs, ethnic Kazakhs, and ethnic Kyrgyz. The PRC government in Xinjiang has unjustly imprisoned more than one million individuals from these minority groups since 2017.

Non-Preferential Origin Rules – Which Do You Prefer?

August 5, 2021

By: By Adrienne Braumiller, Partner & Founder, Braumiller Law Group

There are two basic sets of country of origin rules that may apply to imports: (1) The preferential origin rules for articles considered “originating” under a free trade agreement; and (2) the non-preferential rules for articles not qualifying under a free trade agreement.

Latest Update on Section 301 Litigation

June 7, 2021

By: Adrienne Braumiller, Founding Partner, Braumiller Law Group On June 1, 2021, the U.S. Government, in the ongoing Court of International Trade (“CIT”) litigation over

Why the Meyer Decision isn’t a Lemon: Modern Use of “First Sale”

April 6, 2021

By Adrienne Braumiller, Braumiller Law Group

A March 1st decision out of the CIT has caused a stir in the global trade industry because of the CIT opinion’s apparent uncertainty of the applicability of the “first sale” rule in transactions with non-market economy manufacturers and the broader implications of that uncertainty.

Forced Labor Initiative Among ‘Tough Stance’ on China for 2021

February 2, 2021

By Adrienne Braumiller, Braumiller Law Group

Companies can expect to see ramped up enforcement on forced labor and increased scrutiny in their supply chains, among other trade-related initiatives of the new Biden Administration.

The Art of Deal Making: Using External Expertise Effectively

January 14, 2021

By Adrienne Braumiller and Bob Brewer, Braumiller Law Group

Adrienne Braumiller is the founder of Braumiller Law Group PLLC and an innovative force in international trade law. With more than 25 years of experience, she is widely recognized as a leading authority in Customs, import, export, foreign-trade zones, free trade agreements and ITAR compliance.

Current Relations with China: How Could this Affect Trade?

December 13, 2020

By Adrienne Braumiller, Founding Partner, BLG

On December 2nd, the House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill that may ultimately cause Chinese companies to be delisted from the U.S. stock exchange

To File or Not to File Protests?

October 9, 2020

By: Adrienne Braumiller & Vicky Wu Braumiller Law Group
George Tuttle III, Law Offices of George R. Tuttle

On September 10, 2020, HMTX Industries and related companies, Halstead and Metroflor, filed a lawsuit in the Court of International Trade (“CIT”) alleging that the U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) exceeded its authority when it issued tariffs under …