LinkedInFacebookInstagramXYouTube
305-456-3830|info@diaztradelaw.com

News & Articles

Call 305-456-3830 or email info@diaztradelaw.com.

Customs and Trade News Weekly Snapshot

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

 Customs and Border Protection (CBP)  

  • Upcoming trade outreach webinars: 
    • Explosives, Pyrotechnics, and Combustibles of Chapter 36 – Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. EDT 
    • Note 2(b) to Section XVI – Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. EDT 
    • What is Builders’ Joinery and Carpentry of Wood (Heading 4418) – Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. EDT 
    • Heading 8472 – Other Office Machines – Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. EDT 
    • Raising Your Knowledge of Jacks and Lifts – Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. EDT 
  • CBP Office of Trade National Commodity Specialist Division (NCSD) will be hosting a webinar on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. ET titled “Importing with Cost Certainty for Small Businesses.” The webinar will provide the NCSD’s role in the trade facilitation of small businesses importing goods into the U.S., leveraging the many benefits of CBP’s legally binding rulings program; followed by a demo of the eRulings process for requesting the Tariff classification of imported goods in advance. Register
By |2024-05-24T12:27:09-04:00May 24, 2024|Snapshot|0 Comments
Read More

Upcoming Training: CBP Regulations: Essential Practices for Import Success 

Join us in person at the World Trade Center Miami or on Zoom! Eligible for 3 CCS continuing education credits. 

 Many mistake the ease of importing to mean there is no liability or obligation on the part of the importer. However, if you import merchandise into the U.S., you may not realize, but, you are the responsible party! That means you have a duty to exercise “reasonable care” when importing.  

 What is reasonable care? Importers must conduct themselves as a reasonable importer would under the circumstance with respect to importing prior to entering goods into the United States. They must:  

  • Meet the standard to enter, classify and determine the value of imported goods 
  • Provide other information necessary to aid U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in properly assessing duties and collecting accurate statistics 
  • Determining whether other applicable legal standards and requirements have been met 

Read more about reasonable care in our Bloomberg Law article here. 

All importers should have a plan in place to navigate merchandise descriptions & classification, product valuation, country of origin, intellectual property rights, forced labor, quotas, requirements of other agencies, and more. 

In this presentation, our speakers will discuss how to comply with CBP’s vast laws and regulations. By the end of […]

By |2024-05-17T09:23:19-04:00May 17, 2024|Import, news, Speaking|0 Comments
Read More

Trade News: New Antidumping Case Filed Against Disposable Aluminum Containers, Pans and Trays from China

A petition was filed on May 16, 2024 seeking the imposition of antidumping duties on imports of disposable aluminum, containers, pans, and trays from China.

Full list of producers and exporters here. Full list of U.S. importers here.

The merchandise covered is disposable aluminum containers, pans, and trays produced primarily from flat- rolled aluminum. The subject merchandise includes disposable aluminum containers, pans, and trays regardless of shape or size. The covered disposable aluminum containers are typically used in food-related applications, including but not limited to food preparation, packaging, and baking.

Full scope here.

The Commerce Department will determine whether to initiate the investigations within 20 days. The USITC will reach a preliminary determination of material injury or threat of material injury within 45 days.

As with any proceeding, participation is very important to protect your rights. We urge anyone who imports disposable aluminum containers, pans, and trays to pay close attention to this case and to ensure that all appropriate steps are taken to mitigate any damage.

Diaz Trade Law will continue to monitor this case and share updates. For more information or questions get in touch with us at 305-456-3830 or info@diaztradelaw.com.

By |2024-05-16T17:07:20-04:00May 16, 2024|AD/CVD, U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)|0 Comments
Read More

Customs and Trade News Weekly Snapshot

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

Administration 

  • White House announces further Section 301 tariff hikes on Chinese goods. Impacted sectors include: steel and aluminum, semiconductors, electric vehicles, batteries, critical minerals, solar cells, ship-to-shore cranes, and medical products. 
  • The Administration announced several new solar panel related policies including the removal of the bifacial module exclusion under Section 201. 

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)  

  • CBP issues April monthly update. Highlights: 
    • Stopped 392 shipments valued at more than $184 million for further examination based on the suspected use of forced labor. 
    • Identified duties of nearly $6.4 billion to be collected. 
    • Seized 1,736 shipments that contained counterfeit goods valued at more than $235 million. 
  • CBP has created several resources for small businesses engaging in imports and exports. These include videos and slick sheets with access to relevant information.  
  • CBP issued guidance on importer obligations in completing origin documents.  
By |2024-05-16T13:53:45-04:00May 16, 2024|Snapshot|0 Comments
Read More

White House Announces Further Section 301 Tariff Hikes on Chinese Goods

Today the White House announced sweeping new tariffs on Chinese goods. The tariffs will apply to a range of sectors including semiconductors, steel and aluminum, batteries, and medical products.

Electric vehicles were a focus of the announcement, with tariffs to increase from 25% to 100% this year.

Impacted Industries

The new tariffs apply to $18 billion worth of Chinese imports in the following sectors:

  • Steel and aluminum – increase from 0-7.5% to 25% in 2024
  • Semiconductors – increase from 25% to 50% by 2025
  • Electric vehicles (TVs) – increase from 25% to 100% in 2024
  • Batteries
    • Lithium-ion EV batteries – increase from 7.5% to 25% in 2024
    • Lithium-ion non-EV batteries – increase from 7.5% to 25% in 2026
    • Battery parts – increase from 7.5% to 25% in 2024
    • Natural graphite and permanent magnets – increase from 0% to 25% in 2026
    • Certain critical minerals – increase from 0% to 25% in 2024
  • Solar cells – increase from 25% to 50% in 2024
  • Ship-to-shore cranes – increase from 0% to 25% in 2024
  • Medical products
    • Syringes and needles – increase from 0% to 50% in 2024
    • Certain PPE products – increase from 0-7.5% to 25% in 2024
    • Rubber medical gloves – increase from 7.5% to 25% in 2026

Why Now?

The announcement follows a statutorily required two-year government review of “Section 301” duties that were first imposed during the Trump Administration. The Special 301 review considers the current state of global IP protection and enforcement, unfair innovation policies, and market access barriers. In the […]

By |2024-05-14T11:19:37-04:00May 14, 2024|China|0 Comments
Read More
This website uses cookies and third party services. By continuing to use our website, you agree to the Privacy Policy. OK
Skip to content
Go to Top