2012: A Busy Year for Customs and Border Protection
February 20, 2013
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently released a summary of its activities in Fiscal Year 2012, which the agency says was marked by “historic
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently released a summary of its activities in Fiscal Year 2012, which the agency says was marked by “historic
Both the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have responsibilities related to the use of country-of-origin claims. While the FTC
Recent movement toward loosening export controls for commercial satellites and related items has that sector of U.S. industry crossing its fingers. Notably, the President recently
Forty years ago the way an importer cleared Customs was to prepare and file a CF3461 entry at the port of entry to obtain release,
Last month, I covered the ever-growing competitive landscape between manufacturing in Mexico and manufacturing in China. Interestingly, some of you inquired about the obvious risks
The trade of goods and services between the United States and Mexico is an essential component of both countries’ economies. As of 2011, the trade
On Feb. 5, 2010, a small company named Capintec, Inc. received a seemingly cordial and routine “outreach visit” from Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
By Mike Smiszek, Senior Trade Advisor, Braumiller Consulting Group
Punctuation matters. I’ve always remembered a poster on the wall of a co-worker’s office—this was back in the
By: Adrienne Braumiller, Founder of Braumiller Law Group
In today’s complex global marketplace, businesses are increasingly confronted with the challenges of supply chain disruptions, rising costs, and
By Bob Brewer, Braumiller Law Group
After 25 years of negotiations, the European Union and the Southern Common Market, commonly known as Mercosur, comprised of Brazil, Argentina,
By Bob Brewer, Braumiller Law Group
The United States has a long history of using tariffs. The first significant tariff legislation was the Tariff Act of 1789,
By: Brenda Cordova, Mexico Attorney, Braumiller Law Group
Recently, US elected President Trump threatened that when he takes office one of his first orders will be a
By Bruce Leeds, Senior Counsel, Braumiller Law Group
On October 23, 2024, the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls published proposed changes to the International Traffic in Arms
By: James R. Holbein, Of Counsel
This article examines the constitutional authorities and various statutes that reserve tariff authorities for Congress and some legal authorities in which
By Mike Smiszek, Senior Trade Advisor, Braumiller Consulting Group
For the better part of a decade, the United States waged an ugly dispute with the WTO over
By: Judy Davis, Senior Trade Advisor, Braumiller Consulting Group
In the global trade universe, where time holds huge importance, weak security practices in your international operations could be detrimental
By: Victoria Holmes, Braumiller Law Group
Historically, trade agreements have focused on reducing barriers to trade—such as tariffs and quotas—while encouraging economic integration and growth. Environmental protection was often
By Sarah Wirskye, Wirskye Law Firm, Of Counsel, Braumiller Law Group
President-elect Trump has repeatedly stated that he will increase tariffs. While it is unclear to what
By Mike Smiszek, Senior Trade Advisor, Braumiller Consulting Group
Several tribunals and courts were established at various periods of America’s history to resolve trade-related litigation, both at
By: Brenda Cordova, Mexico Attorney, Braumiller Law Group
On September 15th, 2024, the Mexican Congress published on the Diario Oficial de la Federacion (Mexican Official Gazette) a
By: Adrienne Braumiller, Founder of Braumiller Law Group and Gavin Andersen, Senior Trade Advisor, Braumiller Consulting Group and Law Clerk
This is the second of a three-part
By Bob Brewer, Braumiller Law Group
At a glance, gauging where we stand in our relationship with China overall, one would assume the key operative word in
By: Brenda Cordova, Mexico Attorney, Braumiller Law Group
On September 15th, 2024, the Mexican Congress published on the Diario Oficial de la Federacion (Mexican Official Gazette) a
By Bruce Leeds, Senior Counsel, Braumiller Law Group
Not only are shipments under $800 exempt from duty but they are also exempt from Section 301 duties on
By Paul Fudacz, Partner, Braumiller Law Group
On September 27, 2024, Commerce announced its affirmative final determination in the ongoing AD / CVD aluminum extrusions investigation. On the same
By: James R. Holbein, Of Counsel
The union and management teams reached a settlement agreement that was announced on October 4, 2024 to end the port strike.
By: Victoria Holmes, Braumiller Law Group
Historically, trade agreements have focused on reducing barriers to trade—such as tariffs and quotas—while encouraging economic integration and growth. Environmental protection was often
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently released a summary of its activities in Fiscal Year 2012, which the agency says was marked by “historic
Both the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have responsibilities related to the use of country-of-origin claims. While the FTC
Recent movement toward loosening export controls for commercial satellites and related items has that sector of U.S. industry crossing its fingers. Notably, the President recently
Forty years ago the way an importer cleared Customs was to prepare and file a CF3461 entry at the port of entry to obtain release,
Last month, I covered the ever-growing competitive landscape between manufacturing in Mexico and manufacturing in China. Interestingly, some of you inquired about the obvious risks
The trade of goods and services between the United States and Mexico is an essential component of both countries’ economies. As of 2011, the trade
On Feb. 5, 2010, a small company named Capintec, Inc. received a seemingly cordial and routine “outreach visit” from Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
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