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ICYMI: President Trump Signs America First Trade Policy

One of Donald Trump’s first acts as President included signing the “America First Trade Policy” Presidential Memo. The stated purpose of the memo is to advance a “robust and reinvigorated trade policy that promotes investment and productivity, enhances our Nation’s industrial and technological advantages, defends our economic and national security, and — above all — benefits American workers, manufacturers, farmers, ranchers, entrepreneurs, and businesses.”

The Memo directs several agencies including the Department of Commerce, the Department of Homeland Security, and the United States Trade Representative to take numerous actions including:

  • Investigate the causes of the U.S.’s annual trade deficits in goods, as well as the economic and national security implications and risks resulting from such deficits
  • Investigate the feasibility of establishing an External Revenue Service (ERS)
  • Identify any unfair trade practices by other countries
  • Assess the impact of the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) on American workers, farmers, ranchers, service providers, and other businesses
  • Assess the policies and practices of major United States trading partners with respect to the rate of exchange between their currencies and the United States dollar
  • Review existing United States trade agreements and sectoral trade agreements
  • Identify countries with which the United States can negotiate agreements on a bilateral or sector-specific basis to obtain export market access
  • Review policies and regulations regarding the application of antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) laws
  • Assess how the $800 de minimis exemption impacts the loss of tariff revenues and risk of counterfeit and contraband drug imports
  • Review the impact […]
By |2025-01-24T16:14:19-05:00January 24, 2025|news|0 Comments
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Breaking Trade News: CBP Dec Update, UFLPA, BIS

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

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 

  • CBP released the December 2024 monthly update. Highlights: 
    • Identified estimated duties of nearly $7.4 billion to be collected. 
    • Stopped 1,404 shipments for further examination based on the suspected use of forced labor 
    • Seized 1,687 shipments that contained counterfeit goods  
  • CBP issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to enhance low-value shipment enforcement. 
  • CBP issued an interim final rule that requires producers of automotive parts and vehicles to supply more data elements to prove that these goods are eligible for preferential tariff treatment under the USMCA. 
  • CBP issued a proposed rule that would bans 301 goods from de minimis, and require HTS for all entries. 
  • CBP is adding two new parties (“Intermediary” and “Source”) to the list of entity party types that can input Global Business Identifiers in the ACE Cargo Release. 
  • CBP officers stationed in Chicago […]
By |2025-03-20T22:59:07-04:00January 17, 2025|news, Snapshot|0 Comments
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Customs and Trade News Weekly Snapshot

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

 Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 

  • CBP issued guidance on the modifications made to the Section 301 China Tariff Four Year Review, increasing tariff rates on five subheadings of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). 
  • CBP issued a proposed rule that would mandate the submission of more detailed electronic export manifest (EEM) data for cargo leaving the U.S. by rail. 
  • CBP officers seized several shipments of counterfeit Tiffany & Co. Pieces. If genuine, the merchandise would have an estimated total Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) value of approximately $29,989. 
  • CBP officers seized 22,000 counterfeit Pennsylvania vehicle inspection stickers that were shipped from Israel to an address in Philadelphia. The fake inspection stickers were assessed at $1,404,700, had they been authentic. 

Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) 

  • BIS issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) seeking public comment to inform a potential rule that would impose restrictions on Chinese drones. 
  • BIS published its Export Enforcement 2024 Year in Review Report.
By |2025-01-10T14:47:07-05:00January 10, 2025|news, Snapshot|0 Comments
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2024: A Year in Review

As we wrap up this extraordinary year, we want to take a moment to thank you for your trust, collaboration, and support. This year was marked by significant milestones and meaningful accomplishments, including saving our clients MILLIONS of dollars.

We look forward to working with you in 2025! 

Top 2024 Success Stories

Assisted Numerous Importers in Filing Prior Disclosures

  • Diaz Trade Law submitted numerous prior disclosures to CBP on behalf clients. CBP considered the admission of the false statements made at the time of entry as violations of Title 19, United States Code, Section 1592. However, Diaz Trade Law’s claim for prior disclosure treatment was successful and no further penalty was assessed by CBP.

 Binding Ruling Requests

  • An importer of sports equipment retained Diaz Trade Law to submit a binding ruling request to CBP. We drafted a persuasive binding ruling request and CBP agreed with our classification and issued a binding ruling reflecting the proposed HTS classification.
  • Diaz Trade Law requested a binding ruling on behalf of our client on a valuation-related inquiry. CBP agreed with our assessment and provided a binding ruling agreeing that transaction value was an acceptable formula and any adjustments to that value can be made via reconciliation.

 CPSC, EPA, and FDA Detention Assistance

  • The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) detained our client’s imported goods. CPSC found the goods to be violative and recommended Diaz Trade Law reviewed the case and received authorization from CBP to recondition the goods. CPSC released the goods saving our client from an unnecessary and costly seizure.
  • The […]
By |2024-12-27T12:20:29-05:00December 27, 2024|news|0 Comments
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Clock Ticking: Potential Government Shutdown on the Horizon

Government funding will lapse at midnight on Friday, December 20 absent Congressional action. With a number of contentious issues still at play including the debt limit, disaster aid funding, and pay raises for lawmakers, a shutdown is looking more and more likely.

Below is a breakdown of how key agencies will be impacted by a lapse in funding.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

According to the Department of Homeland Security’s contingency plan, cargo inspection functions at ports of entry will remain active during a shutdown. However, certain activities such as training and auditing are not required to be carried out during this time. In addition, back-office support positions are not likely to be deemed essential and will be furloughed. Refunds, audits, ruling requests, etc. would be delayed until the shutdown ends.

There remains uncertainty around which specific offices will be deemed essential. For example, Forced Labor Communications may be furloughed, resulting in delays in reviewing Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) and Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) allegations.

U.S. Department of Commerce

According to the Department of Commerce’s contingency plan, some International Trade Administration (ITA) activities such as trade policy negotiations will be considered necessary for national security and will operate during a shutdown.

However, many other activities are not likely to be deemed essential. For example, in the last shutdown in 2019, the ITA and the Bureau of Industry and Security operated with a significantly reduced staff and budget. All antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) investigations and administrative proceedings will stop.

U.S. Department of Treasury

Under the Department of Treasury’s 

By |2024-12-20T17:15:35-05:00December 20, 2024|news|0 Comments
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