Monday, July 30, 2018 Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg Trade Report Properly classifying imports helps ensure a smooth transaction for any product but is especially important for items that are or might be considered medical devices regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, according to Shelly Garg, an attorney with Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg’s FDA practice. […]
Friday, July 27, 2018 Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg Trade Report The U.S. and the European Union announced July 25 “a new phase” in their bilateral relationship that will feature “strong trade relations in which both [sides] will win.” The agreement appears to ease trade tensions that have escalated in recent months as the two sides […]
Thursday, July 26, 2018 Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg Trade Report The Trump administration announced July 24 plans for up to $12 billion in assistance for U.S. farmers whose exports have been affected by restrictions imposed by foreign countries in retaliation for the administration’s increased tariffs on imported goods. However, reaction to the announcement was largely […]
Thursday, July 26, 2018 Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg Trade Report The Federal Maritime Commission has issued notice that the following amended agreements have been filed. Interested parties may submit comments by Aug. 7. THE Alliance Agreement (Hapag Lloyd AG & Hapag-Lloyd USA, LLC (acting as a single party); Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd.; and Yang […]
Wednesday, July 25, 2018 Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg Trade Report An organization known to be critical of Chinese trade policies said in a recent report that while U.S. policymakers should give due consideration to the enduring effects of the “China trade shock” they should also recognize the new opportunities and increased purchasing power it has […]
Monday, July 23, 2018 Businesses with operations in industries and/or countries identified in a new U.S. government advisory as being at high risk of violating sanctions against North Korea should closely examine their supply chains and adopt appropriate due diligence practices. This advisory highlights sanctions evasion tactics used by North Korea and notes that well-documented […]
Tuesday, July 24, 2018 Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg Trade Report The Federal Maritime Commission has published a final rule making it easier for non-vessel-operating common carriers to use negotiated service arrangements and negotiated rate arrangements. The FMC has said this rule, which will take effect Aug. 22, will relieve regulatory burdens on ocean transportation intermediaries […]
Monday, July 23, 2018 Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg Trade Report House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady, R-Texas, and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Dave Reichert, R-Wash., are calling on the Trump administration to issue regulations implementing the duty drawback provisions of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act “without further delay.” Drawback is the refund […]
Friday, July 20, 2018 Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg Trade Report Effective July 19 the European Commission imposed provisional safeguard measures on imports of a number of steel products in an effort to prevent the diversion of steel from other countries to the EU market as a result of the U.S. Section 232 tariffs on steel. […]
Friday, July 20, 2018 Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg Trade Report The following final revocations and modifications of U.S. Customs and Border Protection classification rulings are included in the July 11, 2018, Customs Bulletin and Decisions and will be effective with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after Sept. 10. Stereo Turntable […]
Thursday, July 19, 2018 Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg Trade Report Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, said July 17 that he will work to advance legislation to curtail the president’s trade authority if the Trump administration continues with its “misguided and reckless reliance on tariffs.” Hatch’s comments come amid increasing concern among both Republicans […]
Thursday, July 19, 2018 Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg Trade Report The Federal Maritime Commission has issued notice that the following amended agreements have been filed. Interested parties may submit comments by July 31. Caribbean Shipowners Association (Crowley Caribbean Services LLC; Hybur Ltd.; King Ocean Services Limited, Inc.; Seaboard Marine Ltd.; Tropical Shipping & Construction Co., […]