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Update: Quartz Surface Products from China – New Certification Requirements for Shipments from Malaysia

December 8, 2022

By Paul Fudacz, Partner, Braumiller Law Group

On October 21, 2022, the Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (The DOC) published its Final Scope Ruling on Malaysian Processed Quartz Slab. The DOC determined that imports of quartz slab manufactured in the People’s Republic of China (China) and processed in Malaysia are covered by the scope of the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD).

Antidumping Duties – Can I Obtain a Separate Lower Rate?

October 2, 2022

By: Paul Fudacz, Partner, Braumiller Law Group
In Antidumping (AD) investigations, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) typically selects only a limited number of exporting entities for review, with these exporters referred to as “individual” or “named” respondents. Selection of these respondents is based on U.S. Customs and Border Protection Data, and in most cases due to limited DOC resources, will consist of only a few of the largest exporters. If the selected respondents cooperate fully with the government investigation, and can demonstrate fair export pricing, they can obtain an individual AD rate that is generally favorable, or possibly de minimis, resulting in a zero rate.

Is Your Company in Compliance with US Immigration Form I-129 EAR / ITAR Certification Requirements?

August 9, 2022

By: Paul Fudacz, Partner, Braumiller Law Group

Most companies that employ non-U.S. persons in the United States are familiar with visa requirements, including completing U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Form I-129 – Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker. However, many are less familiar with the affirmative due diligence and certification requirements contained in Part 6 of the I-129.

Cautions When Marking and Labeling Goods for Export from the United States

April 10, 2022

By: Paul Fudacz, Partner, Braumiller Law Group

Many importers are familiar with marking and labeling requirements for products imported into, and sold in the U.S. These include mandatory requirements such as U.S. Customs country of origin marking and labeling requirements, Federal Communications Commission labeling for certain electronic equipment, specific labeling for certain consumer products under the Federal Trade Commission and Consumer products Safety Commission, as well as a host of other mandatory marking and labeling requirements of other regulatory agencies for specified products.

I Just Found Out My Imported Goods are Subject to Antidumping – What Should I do?

February 6, 2022

By: Paul Fudacz, Partner, Braumiller Law Group

Currently there are close to 400 active antidumping cases involving nearly 40 countries. The cases cover a wide range of products including steel commodity products and steel articles (number one category), chemical products, other metal commodities and articles, plastics and rubber products, food products, paperboard and manufactured articles. Key countries subject to ADD are China (number one country by far), Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam.

Federal Trade Commission Puts Teeth into False ‘Made in USA’ Claims Enforcement

December 6, 2021

By: Paul Fudacz, Partner, Braumiller Law Group

The U.S Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently codified product labelling rules related to unqualified “Made in USA” (MUSA) claims under 16 CFR Part 323

A Beginners Guide to Exporting – Resources for Growth

June 7, 2021

By: Paul Fudacz, Partner, Braumiller Law Group It is well known going back to the founding of our country that exporting is the most beneficial

Department of Commerce Announces General Approved Exclusions (GAEs) for Steel Articles Under the 232 Exclusions Process

February 1, 2021

By Paul Fudacz, Partner, Braumiller Law Group

The Grinch came early in 2020 with the introduction by the U.S. Department of Commerce of new steel licensing requirements that instruct importers to indicate the “country of melt and pour” on standard steel licenses imported after October 13, 2020, and also the introduction on December 14 of new certification requirements related to the Section 232 exclusion process.

Recent Changes to Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis System

October 8, 2020

By: Paul Fudacz, Partner, Braumiller Law Group

On September 11, 2020, the U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration published a final rule modifying its regulations pertaining to the Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) System. These changes include requiring steel import license applicants to identify the country where the steel used in the manufacture …

Recent CBP Entry Summary Guidance for Pipe Spools from Multiple Countries of Origin – Shapes of Things to Come?

June 1, 2020

By: Paul Fudacz, Partner, Braumiller Law Group On March 24, 2020, U.S. Customs and Border Protection published Cargo Systems Messaging Service # 42133823 “Entry Summary

Department of Homeland Security Announces Actions to Combat E-Commerce Counterfeiting

February 7, 2020

By: Paul Fudacz, Partner, Braumiller Law Group U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) data shows that between the years 2000 and 2018, seizures of counterfeit

Section 301 Considerations When Importing from a NAFTA Country

April 5, 2019

By: Paul Fudacz, Senior Associate Attorney With the advent of the Section 301 tariffs, an issue that has been raised frequently is how to accurately

New NAFTA? – What NAFTA Practitioners Can Expect Under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)

February 11, 2019

By: Paul Fudacz, Senior Associate Attorney, Braumiller Law Group, PLLC Many importers are aware that the United States, Canada, and Mexico have negotiated a replacement

Are My Goods of Chinese Origin? Update on Country of Origin Rules in view of the Section 301 Tariffs

August 15, 2018

By BLG Senior Attorney Paul Fudacz With the first round of Section 301 tariffs in place as of July 6, and with the second round

President Announces Updated Steps to Address China’s Trade Practices to Protect U.S. Technology and Intellectual Property

June 15, 2018

By Paul Fudacz, Senior Attorney BLG On May 29, 2018 President Trump updated the steps his administration initially announced in March related to trade actions

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Update: Quartz Surface Products from China – New Certification Requirements for Shipments from Malaysia

Antidumping Duties – Can I Obtain a Separate Lower Rate?

Is Your Company in Compliance with US Immigration Form I-129 EAR / ITAR Certification Requirements?

Cautions When Marking and Labeling Goods for Export from the United States

I Just Found Out My Imported Goods are Subject to Antidumping – What Should I do?

Federal Trade Commission Puts Teeth into False ‘Made in USA’ Claims Enforcement

A Beginners Guide to Exporting – Resources for Growth

Recent Changes to Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis System

Recent CBP Entry Summary Guidance for Pipe Spools from Multiple Countries of Origin – Shapes of Things to Come?

Department of Homeland Security Announces Actions to Combat E-Commerce Counterfeiting

Section 301 Considerations When Importing from a NAFTA Country

New NAFTA? – What NAFTA Practitioners Can Expect Under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)

Are My Goods of Chinese Origin? Update on Country of Origin Rules in view of the Section 301 Tariffs

President Announces Updated Steps to Address China’s Trade Practices to Protect U.S. Technology and Intellectual Property

Update on NAFTA Negotiations —April 2, 2018

NAFTA Country of Origin Marking Rules – an Overview

International Trade Commission Initiates Safeguard Investigation on Solar Panels

Overview of President Trump’s Section 232 Investigation of Foreign Steel

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