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Customs and Trade Law Weekly Snapshot

Here is a recap of the latest customs and international trade law news:

CBP

In Fiscal Year 2021, CBP at the LA/Long Beach Seaport seized More Than $760 Million in Counterfeit and Prohibited Products, a 652% increase over the previous year.
CBP issues guidance regarding the extension of product exclusions from additional Section 301 China duties on certain medical-care products to address COVID-19.
With changes to the HTSUS classification systems possibly coming as early as January 1, 2021, U.S. importers should review their classifications and ensure compliance with U.S. regulations

BIS

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) requests public comment regarding areas and priorities for U.S. and EU export control cooperation under the Trade and Technology Council.
- Comments are due by January 14, 2022
On November 26, 2021, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a final rule adding 27 foreign entities and individuals to the Entity List for engaging in activities that are contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States.

China

In their most substantial talk since President Biden took office, Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned that encouraging Taiwanese independence would be “playing with fire”.
On November 12, 2020, the President declared a national emergency to deal with the extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States constituted by certain companies of the People’s Republic of China.
Airbnb subject to regulatory risk under […]

Want Customs to Police Your IPR at all 328 Ports of Entry?

Did you know in FY2020, U.S. Customs seized more than 26,000 shipments worth more than $1.3 BILLION due to alleged intellectual property rights (IPR) violations? Ensure you’re on the right side of CBP enforcement and register for Diaz Trade Law’s next webinar “Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Customs (Including an Update on the Amazon Registry) – Amazon Brand Registry“ taking place on December 15, 2021. This one-hour webinar will provide best practices and TOP tips on how one can protect their IPR using U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and effective methods to go after IPR infringers.

Register today to hear directly from DTL’s president, Jennifer Diaz, Associate Attorney, Denise Calle and Of Counsel and IPR Specialist, Augusto Perera, as they teach attendees about intellectual property rights and the best ways to protect them.

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By Jennifer Diaz|2021-12-13T17:17:22-05:00December 13, 2021|Best Practices, Counterfeits, Import, Intellectual Property Rights, International Business, International Law, International Trade, IPR, Trademarks and Logos, ISF, Labeling, penalty, Pre-compliance, Seizure, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|0 Comments

Trading in Wildlife? You May Need a License

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (“CITES”) is an international agreement that strives to ensure that international trade in wild animals and plants does not threaten the survival of those species. CITES was adopted by 80 countries in 1973. The text of the agreement provides for various measures to prevent the illicit trade in goods made of endangered species. Specifically, CITES imposes controls on all import, export, re-export, and introduction from the sea, of species covered by the agreement, to be authorized through a licensing system. The species that fall within the scope of CITES are listed and maintained in three appendices based on the degree of protection required.

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By Jennifer Diaz|2021-10-26T08:45:59-04:00October 26, 2021|Best Practices, Import, International Trade, Labeling, penalty, Pre-compliance, Reasonable Care, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)|0 Comments

How to Build and Maintain an Effective Import Compliance Plan

CBP enforcement is on the rise. If your business is importing into the U.S., or wants to start, our one-hour, NEI accredited, webinar on “Building & Maintaining an Effective Import Compliance Plan” will provide best practices and TOP tips to build an import compliance plan.

Register today to to hear directly from Senior Trade Advisor, Don Woods, DTL’s president, Jennifer Diaz, and Associate Attorney, Denise Calle as they discuss real life stories, current trends/risks associated with the import process, proactive ways to stay compliant, and the importance of training to avoid costly encounters with CBP. […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2021-10-01T09:44:43-04:00October 1, 2021|ACE, Best Practices, Brokers, CBP 28, CBP 29, CEE, Counterfeits, Country of Origin, CTPAT, Currency Seizure, Customs Broker, Customs Expert, Detention, Enforcement, Forced Labor, Freight Forwarding, Import, Intellectual Property Rights, International Trade, IPR, Trademarks and Logos, ISF, Labeling, Liquidated damages, penalty, Pre-compliance, Reasonable Care, Seizure, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|0 Comments

FDA Seeks Public Comments on Proposed Final Order for OTC Sunscreen Safety

FDA is proposing to amend the Over-the-Counter (OTC) Monograph which covers sunscreen drug products for OTC human use. The public has until November 12, 2021 to submit comments on the impact the proposed changes may have on consumers and industry. This blog provides background on why FDA is considering such changes and discusses FDA’s newly deemed final order for OTC sunscreens as well as the changes included in the proposed order for sunscreens. Industry is encouraged to contact Diaz Trade Law to assess the implications of the proposed changes on its products and to assist in drafting and submitting comments to FDA.

Why is FDA Taking New Steps to Enhance Sunscreen Safety?

The 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act reformed and modernized the way FDA regulates certain OTC monograph drugs, including sunscreen.

The CARES Act replaced the rulemaking process for OTC monograph drugs with an administrative order process for issuing, revising, and amending the OTC monographs. The administrative order process gives FDA new tools to help revise the OTC monographs as science changes, innovation progresses, new data becomes available, or emerging safety signals arise.

For sunscreens specifically, in addition to establishing a deemed final order, the CARES Act requires FDA to issue a proposed order to amend and revise the deemed final order for sunscreens. The FDA believes that most sunscreens on the market will be in compliance with the deemed final order because the provisions are nearly identical to the pre-CARES Act marketing conditions for sunscreens.

As background, an OTC […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2021-09-29T13:07:06-04:00September 29, 2021|Enforcement, Import, Labeling, OTC Sunscreens, Pre-compliance, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)|0 Comments

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