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New AD/CVD Petition Against Imports of Certain Chinese Mobile Access Equipment

Background on AD/CVD Investigations

Antidumping duty (“AD”) and countervailing duty (“CVD”) investigations are brought jointly by the U.S. International Trade Commission (“USITC”) and the U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”). AD investigations are triggered when a domestic industry alleges that it has been injured by competing imports of particular goods from specific countries being sold at less than a fair value. Meanwhile, CVD investigations are triggered when a domestic industry alleges that it has been injured by competing imports that are being unfairly subsidized by their governments. The domestic industry initiating the investigation is known as the petitioner while the foreign industry participating in the investigation is known as the respondent.

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By Jennifer Diaz|2022-07-08T09:19:42-04:00March 25, 2021|AD/CVD, Best Practices, Customs Expert, Enforcement, Export, Import, International Law, International Trade, Pre-compliance, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|3 Comments

Commerce Department Issues Rule Securing Digital Supply Chains Against Foreign Adversaries

Co-Authored by Sharath Patil

Background on Securing Information Technology & Communications Supply Chains

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By Jennifer Diaz|2022-07-07T15:07:12-04:00February 16, 2021|China, China Trade War, Cuba, Export, International Trade, Iran, Supply Chain, U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)|0 Comments

U.S. Ends Differential Treatment for Hong Kong

On Tuesday, August 11, 2020, United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced via Federal Register Notice that all items made in Hong Kong and destined for the U.S. must now indicate “China” as the country of origin.

Hong Kong’s unique political situation as an autonomous city-state initially called for specially tailored laws and regulations governing items imported into the United States. For more than 20 years the US recognized the separation between China and Hong Kong, evidenced by the requirements to distinguish between the two. Additionally, in light of the Section 301 investigation of China’s acts, policies, and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation; as well as the regime’s human rights and forced labor abuses, the United States is especially keen on identifying items produced in China.

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By Jennifer Diaz|2022-07-07T14:24:50-04:00August 19, 2020|AD/CVD, Best Practices, China, China Trade War, Customs Expert, Enforcement, Export, HTSUS, Import, Intellectual Property Rights, International Business, International Law, International Trade, IPR, Trademarks and Logos, Supply Chain, Technology, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|0 Comments

PC WIRE STRAND AVAILABILITY AT RISK

Guest article authored by David Craven, an expert on AD/CVD matters and Martindale-Hubbell A-V rated attorney, who serves Diaz Trade Law clients in an Of Counsel capacity.

Do you use, or are you planning to use PC Wire Strand?

PC Wire Strand is a critical raw material used in the production of pre-stressed concrete. The availability of such a product is now at serious risk, which would make producing pre-stressed concrete difficult and expensive. A trade action has just been filed, seeking to impose anti-dumping and countervailing duties on imports from fifteen countries (Argentina, Columbia, Egypt, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates). This investigation is being conducted in parallel by two separate Federal Agencies; The International Trade Commission which decides whether the U.S. industry is being injured by the imports and the U.S. Department of Commerce which decides the amount of any duties.

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By Jennifer Diaz|2022-07-07T14:13:35-04:00April 20, 2020|AD/CVD, Import, International Law, International Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|1 Comment

BREAKING NEWS: China Trade War Update – List 4A Reduced to 7.5% and List 4B will NOT become effective on 12/15

We have been monitoring for a news update on whether U.S. & CHINA reached a “PHASE ONE DEAL” since we last wrote about it on October 11, 2019. Two months later, the USTR published a press release confirming that the United States and China have reached an historic and enforceable agreement on a Phase One trade deal and President Trump tweeted the announcement noting that this “is an amazing deal for all”.

What does the “Phase One Deal” Include?

The deal requires structural reforms and other changes to China’s economic and trade regime in the areas of intellectual property, technology transfer, agriculture, financial services, and currency and foreign exchange.
The Phase One agreement also includes a commitment by China that it will make substantial additional purchases of U.S. goods and services in the coming years.
Importantly, the agreement establishes a strong dispute resolution system that ensures prompt and effective implementation and enforcement.
The United States has agreed to modify its Section 301 tariff actions in a significant way.

What is the Impact on Section 301 Tariffs?

Lists 1, 2, 3 will continue to be subject to 25% tariffs
- Approximately $250 billion of Chinese imports
List 4A has been reduced to 7.5% from 15%
- Approximately $120 billion of Chinese imports
- The effective date for the reduced tariff has NOT been announced.
List 4B will not become effective on December 15.

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By Jennifer Diaz|2021-06-04T15:22:59-04:00December 13, 2019|AD/CVD, China, China Trade War, Counterfeits, Import, International Business, International Law, IPR, Trademarks and Logos, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|2 Comments

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