Since the inception of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), importers globally have started to become acutely aware of potential forced labor risks hidden beneath intricate supply chains....more
The case is instructive because these fees must be a “condition of sale” to be dutiable. Therefore, it is critical for importers to review the specific circumstances of their import transactions before including or excluding...more
Trade Agreements Act compliance changed fundamentally three years ago. Or, so we thought on December 7, 2016, when the U.S. Court of International Trade (“CIT”), the appellate body for country of origin determinations issued...more
A recent ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) has important implications for importers and manufacturers making “Made in USA” claims for products assembled from imported components. While the case concerned...more