Oct 16th, 2024

Trade Update for Week of October 16, 2024

UNITED STATES COURT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE Slip Op. 24-114 Before the Court in Cozy Comfort Company, LLC v. United States, Court No. 1:22-cv-00173 (SAV), Slip Op. 24-114 (October 15, 2024) were motions in limine submitted by both parties. The Court of International Trade reviewed this action pursuant to its 28…

Oct 10th, 2024

Trade Updates for Week of October 9, 2024

UNITED STATES COURT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE Slip Op. 24-108 Before the Court in Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. v. United States, Court No. 21-002157, Slip Op. 24-108 (October 7, 2024) were cross motions for judgment. The Court analyzed whether various side bars, nerf bars, and bars (collectively “subject merchandise”) attached to…

Sep 26th, 2024

Trade Updates for Week of September 25, 2024

UNITED STATES COURT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE Slip Op. 24-100 The government’s Complaint was sufficient to make an importer respond to a demand for 19 U.S.C. §1592(a) withheld duties, the Court of International Trade held in United States v. Katana Racing, Inc., Court No. 19-00125, Slip Op. 24-100 (September 9, 2024)….

Sep 26th, 2024

Trade Updates for Week of September 11, 2024

UNITED STATES COURT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE Slip Op. 24-101 Before the Court in Sea Shepherd New Zealand, et. al. v. United States, Slip Op. 24-101 (September 11, 2024) was a joint stipulation of dismissal with prejudice under USCIT Rule 41 filed by the parties. This action relates to an earlier…

Sep 16th, 2024

White House Proposes Changes to Use of Section 321 “Low Value Shipment” Provision

The Biden Administration has indicated its intention to adopt regulations sharply reducing importers’ ability to use the $800 low value shipment exemption” contained in Section 321 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. § 1321. In a September 13, 2024, notice posted to the White House website,…