Trade and Manufacturing Monitor
New Bonds Needed for Importers of Products on the Section 301 List
With the Section 301 25% duties on imports of Chinese made products set to go into effect on July 6, 2018, importers should be aware that they may need to increase their bond amounts. Bonds are based on value and duty…
CIT Overturns CBP: Pets are not “Items or Personal Effects”
The United States Court of International Trade recently overturned a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) denial of a protest, in which Quaker Pet Group, LLC contested CBP’s classification of its pet carriers. The…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Gears up for Super Bowl LII
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has been preparing for more than one year for security at this year’s Super Bowl. In coordination with the Department of Defense, other federal agencies, and local law enforcement,…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Update on the Federal Shutdown
According to the Acting Commissioner of Customs, Kevin McAleenan, and other senior staff, the ports are open and Customs is coordinating with the over 40 partner government agencies with representatives at the ports.…
Say It Ain’t So Santa: Court of International Trade Decision Increases Import Duties on Santa Claus Costume
The Court of International Trade was not in the holiday spirit when it issued the decision in Rubie’s Costume Co. v. United States, Slip Op 17-147, which held that the imported Santa Claus suit cannot be considered a…