Two years after declaring a national emergency and instructing the US Department of Commerce (Commerce) to pause the imposition of AD/CVD duties applicable to certain imports of crystalline silicon photovoltaic solar cells...more
The long-awaited decision by the Court of International Trade (“CIT”) was not the outcome thousands of importer companies were hoping for. On March 17, 2023, the CIT determined that the United States Trade Representative...more
On Friday, March 17, the United States Court of International Trade (“CIT”) upheld the List 3 and List 4 tariffs imposed on Chinese imports in litigation brought by more than 3600 importers challenging the United States Trade...more
In a highly significant decision on March 17, 2023, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued an opinion upholding the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) imposition in 2018 and 2019 of a third...more
A recent decision by the U.S. Court of International Trade ("USCIT") means that tariffs on imports from China under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 will remain in place for now. In 2018, the United States imposed...more
The legality of the Section 301 Actions for List 3 ($200 Billion Trade Action) and 4a ($300 Billion Trade Action) continues to be contentiously disputed before the Court of International Trade....more
On August 1, 2022, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) filed remand results with the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) in a major litigation over the lawfulness of import duties levied on Chinese goods...more
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced that beginning May 7, 2022, it will accept requests from members of the domestic industry that have benefitted from the current Section 301 tariffs on imported goods of...more
Since taking office as the U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”), Katherine Tai has prioritized trade policies focused on protecting American workers’ rights and promoting sustainable environmental practices through trade...more
On April 1, 2022, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued a decision in a major litigation regarding the legality of certain import duties imposed on Chinese-origin goods under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974....more
In Husch Blackwell’s December 2021 Trade Law Newsletter, you’ll learn about the following updates in international trade and supply chain law: •President Biden issued a Proclamation to update the Harmonized Tariff...more
Husch Blackwell’s third-annual international trade law year-in-review report provides a detailed look at how 2021 played out and takes a peek at how 2022 might develop. As companies begin to strategize on what a second year...more
After a summer of wrangling, Plaintiffs in the ongoing Court of International Trade (‘CIT’) case challenging List 3 and 4A Section 301 duties on imports from China got a big win: in September the Government conceded that it...more
How companies should navigate today’s shifting global trade landscape and remain in compliance amid increasing government scrutiny. What it means for your strategic business planning. We all know global trade policy...more
We previously alerted domestic importers on the option of litigating to recover List 4A duties, and that bulletin is available here. At the time one year ago domestic industry had taken note of a lawsuit before the Court of...more
In Husch Blackwell’s June 2021 Trade Law Newsletter, you’ll learn about the following updates in international trade and supply chain law: •Biden Administration took recent actions related to products from China’s...more
A recent (March 1, 2021) Court of International Trade ("CIT") opinion, Meyer Corp. v. United States,1has potentially wide-ranging implications for global supply chains, because it calls into question use of the "first sale"...more
The U.S. Court of International Trade's ("CIT") decision calls into question the application of the "First Sale" rule to goods imported from China. The CIT in Meyer Corporation, U.S. vs. United States weighed in on the...more
In Husch Blackwell’s February 2021 Trade Law Newsletter, you’ll learn about the following updates in international trade and supply chain law: •USITC determined that imports of blueberries do not injure U.S. industry- ...more
Welcome to the inaugural edition of Lowenstein Sandler’s Trade Matters. Each month, we will cover important developments related to international trade law and compliance. We look forward to a continuing dialogue with our...more
If your company has paid Section 301 duties on products of China included in List 3 and List 4(a), there may still be an opportunity to file a suit to potentially recover duties paid. On February 5, 2021, the US Court of...more
Since trade policy almost always involves the application of tariffs, we begin with “China Tariffs – What to Expect from the Biden Administration,” an issue top of mind for many executives who have business interests in China...more
Many U.S. importers are facing a dilemma after paying duties on Chinese-origin goods covered by the Trump administration’s Section 301 tariffs. Although certain goods may have been or are now subject to a retroactive duty...more
A recent dispute between an importer and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) serves as a stark reminder that the “substantial transformation” test used to determine the country of origin of imported goods is far from...more
The U.S. Court of International Trade's (CIT) docket is brimming these days, all thanks to importers who have initiated more than 3,500 actions to date challenging the Trump Administration's use of Section 301 of the Trade...more