Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) is in the process of re-examining its approach to the applicability of transaction value in the context of post-importation adjustments for “related party” transactions. Specifically, CBP is asking the public to provide comments on the broadening CBP’s interpretation of what constitutes a “formula” for purposes of using transaction value, thereby [...]
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Request for Advance Public Comments on the Proposed Revocation of Headquarters Ruling Letter (“HRL”) 547654 and of Treatment Relating to the Applicability of Transaction Value and Post-Importation Adjustments
Monday, September 26th, 2011
DOC reduces 2009 rate for Chinese wood bedroom source
Monday, September 26th, 2011
Thomas Russell — Furniture Today, September 26, 2011 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Commerce has assigned a 7.24% antidumping duty rate for the 2009 shipments of Chinese bedroom producer Zhangjiagang Zheng Yan Decoration Company Ltd., sharply lower than the 41.75% that was previously announced. The DOC said that a review of the company had [...]
Read moreCBP Announces Temporary Closure Of Cargo Booth At Pacific Highway Crossing
Monday, September 19th, 2011
Blaine, WA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection will begin a construction project at the Pacific Highway crossing in Blaine September 19. The construction will replace the current truck primary processing booth in Lane 1, which is expected to be closed from September 19 to October 17. The other two truck processing lanes will remain [...]
Read moreTextile & Apparel Importer Trade and Transportation Conference
Monday, September 19th, 2011
The United States Association of Importers of Textiles and Apparel (USA-ITA) and the American Import Shippers Association (AISA) invite you to join us at the 23rd Annual Textile and Apparel Importer Trade and Transportation Conference on Tuesday, November 8, in New York City. We are excited to host a number of Administration officials, industry experts, [...]
Read moreThe United States is Considering Extending the U.S.-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement
Friday, September 16th, 2011
The U.S.-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement (“SLA” or “the Agreement”) entered into force on October 12, 2006 and is currently scheduled to expire on October 12, 2013. The SLA includes a provision for extension of the Agreement for an additional two years. The United States is considering extending the SLA through October 12, 2015. Interested persons [...]
Read moreKeeping the Khapra Beetle Out of the U.S.
Friday, September 16th, 2011
Pembina, N.D.—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is enforcing a federal quarantine order that began on July 30, 2011 that restricts the importation of rice into the U.S. from countries with known Khapra beetle infestations. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is restricting the importation of rice from countries [...]
Read moreSome Vehicle Lanes Now Open at San Ysidro, Calif. Port of Entry
Thursday, September 15th, 2011
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials have announced that part of the San Ysidro, Calif. port of entry has reopened for vehicle processing. At midnight Pacific time, CBP officers anticipated being able to use 13 vehicle lanes to process travelers. Depending on traffic volume, CBP would normally operate about this many traffic lanes, or fewer, [...]
Read moreAD Notices: Magnesium Metal, Small Electrodes, Steel Bar, Pipe and Tube
Thursday, September 15th, 2011
(Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services, Inc.) Following are summaries of current antidumping actions taken by the International Trade Administration. Commodity: Magnesium metal, classifiable under HTSUS 8104.11.00, 8104.19.00, 8104.30.00 and 8104.90.00. Country: Russia. Nature of Notice: Final results of administrative review of AD duty order, effective Sept. 13. One company was assigned a dumping margin [...]
Read moreNext Hearing in China Trade Investigation Approaches
Thursday, September 15th, 2011
(NWFA) On Oct. 12, the International Trade Commission (ITC) will hold a second hearing for testimony in the U.S.’s antidumping and countervailing investigation of engineered wood flooring from China. During this hearing, both sides in the investigation will make their last plea in an attempt to sway the ITC in its final decision on whether [...]
Read moreFDA Offers Guidance To Device Importers
Thursday, September 15th, 2011
(Business and Industry) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a new document that offers guidance to companies importing electronic devices into the U.S. that emit radiation. The guidance covers both non-medical and medical products, including diagnostic x-ray systems such as fluoroscopy units. The document’s goal is to provide specific recommendations that will [...]
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