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The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act: What U.S. Companies with China-Based Supply Chains Should Know

Key Points - On December 23, 2021, President Biden signed the UFLPA into law after it unanimously passed both chambers of Congress. The UFLPA aims to strengthen the forced labor statute by prohibiting the importation and...more

USTR Requests Comments on Section 301 Tariffs on COVID-19 Related Products

- Late on Friday, March 20, 2020, USTR announced that it has opened a new public comment period for businesses and government agencies to request additional product exclusions from Section 301 duties for certain...more

USTR Proposes Additional Duties on $2.4 Billion in French Imports

Key Points - USTR has proposed to impose additional duties of up to 100 percent ad valorem on $2.4 billion in imports of French products in response to France’s Digital Services Tax. - The proposed duties would apply...more

The 2019 Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Petition Process Is Now Open

• The MTB process allows importers to petition to suspend or reduce normal duties paid on certain imported products for three years, as approved by Congress. • The petition process opened on October 11, 2019 and interested...more

FTC to Host Public Workshop on “Made in USA” Enforcement Program and Requests Public Comments from Interested Parties

• Today, September 26, 2019, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will host a public workshop in Washington, D.C. concerning its “Made in USA” enforcement program. A webcast will be available... • The FTC is inviting public...more

USTR Considering Additional $4 Billion in European Products for Special Duties

• The USTR will consider a second list of products, totaling $4 billion in imports, to include in its proposed duties of up to 100 percent ad valorem on EU imports. • The additional list covers 89 separate 8-digit HTSUS...more

Importers to Face Additional Duties on European Goods

• USTR has proposed to impose additional duties of up to 100 percent ad valorem on $21 billion of imports from EU member states as a result of a dispute concerning aircraft subsidies. • The proposed duties would apply to...more

DHS Proposes New H-1B Prefiling Registration System and Changes to H-1B Lottery

• Prior to submitting petitions for H-1B visas, employers first will be required to register electronically with USCIS during a designated registration period. • DHS proposes to use a computer-generated process to select a...more

DHS Proposes New Public Charge Rule

• Applicants for a green card and for most nonimmigrant visas (including work, student and tourist visas) will be subject to the new DHS rule on “public charge” determination. This will affect the processing of...more

Census Begins Review of Routed Export Reporting Requirement

• The U.S. Bureau of the Census has issued a notice requesting comments on the definition of “routed export transaction” and the responsibilities of parties in routed export transactions. Comments are due by December 5,...more

CBP Provides The Trade Community with An Opportunity to Identify Regulatory Burdens for Possible Elimination or Modification

• On September 12, 2017, U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a Federal Register notice, “Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs,” to request comments from interested parties on CBP regulations, paperwork...more

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