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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 held a call to inform the trade community about port disruptions due to the migrant crisis at the Southwest border. Key updates:
- The Eagle Pass Port of Entry has suspended rail operations. No rail passage north or south until further notice.
- The El Paso field office is not processing northbound commercial traffic on the Bridge of Americas.
CBP announces increase in COBRA fees – CBP is adjusting certain customs user fees and corresponding limitations established by the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) for Fiscal Year 2024.
CBP officers in Louisville seized a shipment containing 1,747 pieces of counterfeit designer rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings.
CBP officers at Chicago O’Hare’s International Mail Branch, seized a shipment containing 67 pieces of counterfeit designer watches, bracelets, handbags, and scarves. If genuine, would have had a combined Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) over $1 million.
EAPA case update – EAPA Cons. Case 7724: WHP Associates LLC (Final Administrative Determination)
- The importer was investigated for importing lightweight thermal paper from the […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2023-09-22T11:13:57-04:00September 22, 2023|Snapshot, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Dana Watts, Of Counsel Attorney, Joins Diaz Trade Law, Bringing Extensive Expertise in Customs and International Trade Law
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Dana Watts, Of Counsel Attorney, Joins Diaz Trade Law, Bringing Extensive Expertise in Customs and International Trade Law
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Dana Watts, Of Counsel Attorney, Joins Diaz Trade Law, Bringing Extensive Expertise in Customs and International Trade Law

Diaz Trade Law is excited to announce that Dana Watts has joined the firm as an Of Counsel Attorney, further strengthening its capabilities in customs and international trade law. Dana has extensive experience working in renowned D.C. law firms on a wide variety of customs-related matters. With an impressive track record spanning many years, Dana Watts has established herself as a seasoned practitioner of customs law. Her practice encompasses a comprehensive array of customs-related areas, including but not limited to forced labor-related detentions, customs valuation, tariff classification, Section 301 and Section 232 tariffs, country of origin and marking determinations, customs-related False Claims Act litigation, and free trade agreements.

Dana is well-versed in navigating the complex regulatory landscape and maintains a proven track record of successfully filing protests, prior disclosures, ruling requests, and responses to Requests for Information (CF-28s) and detention notices with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Her strategic counsel has assisted companies of all sizes and in a wide variety of industries in crafting customs compliance materials, conducting merger and acquisition-related due diligence, and identifying avenues for customs-related cost savings.

Dana Watts brings has been a licensed U.S. Customs Broker for over twelve years. Her expertise also covers sanctions, export controls, CFIUS notices, trade-related merger and acquisition due diligence, antidumping and countervailing duty cases, and Section 337 litigation.

By Jennifer Diaz|2023-09-12T14:51:40-04:00September 11, 2023|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Customs and Trade News Snapshot
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Customs and Trade News Snapshot

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

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

The National Commodity Specialist Division, Office of Trade, presented the next round of approximately 35 commodity-specific, educational webinars to support internal and external stakeholders. See the full list of webinars and RSVP here.
CBP Reimbursable Services Program 2023 Selection Announced – CBP announced the selection of 39 stakeholders to participate in the Reimbursable Services Program (RSP). The Reimbursable Services Program is a key component of CBP’s public-private partnerships and is an opportunity for the agency to proactively work with stakeholders and communities to identify business solutions for various border management needs. The application period opened on Feb. 1, 2017, and will remain open indefinitely, with evaluations beginning in March, July, and November of each year, CBP said.
Louisville CBP intercepts shipments of counterfeit designer jewelry & phone cases worth over $1.7 Million.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has advised that an updated Drawback Error Dictionary (v23) has been posted on the agency’s website here.
A new AD and CVD case has been filed against “Pea Protein” from China. The case was brought by Puris Proteins Ltd. The product is a high protein content protein powder made from Peas. The Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission will conduct the investigations. Within the next 45 days, the ITC will determine if there is a reasonable indication that the imports are injuring or threatening to injure the U.S. industry.

Federal Trade […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2023-07-14T14:29:32-04:00July 14, 2023|Uncategorized|0 Comments