The essence of the substantial transformation rule is that a product cannot be said to originate in the country of exportation if it was not manufactured there.
The question, therefore, has been whether operations performed on products in the country of exportation are of such a substantial nature so as to justify the conclusion that the resulting product is a manufacture of that country.
Is your company falling down the rabbit hole of international trade compliance? The complex and difficult situation where one question leads to another question, problem or complication like forced labor.
By Adrienne Braumiller For over a year now, Customs has periodically mentioned the development of another pilot program which seeks to increase the agency’s flexibility
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
By: James R. Holbein, Of Counsel and Justin Holbein
Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) are a novel form of governance for blockchain-based protocols. Unlike traditional companies or non-profits,
By: Adrienne Braumiller, Founder of Braumiller Law Group and Gavin Andersen, Senior Trade Advisor, Braumiller Consulting Group and Law Clerk
This is the first of a three-part
By Bob Brewer, Braumiller Law Group
The US, Canada, and Finland are launching a joint partnership to build more ice-breaking ships to compete with China and Russia
By Bruce Leeds, Senior Counsel, Braumiller Law Group
A product has a country of origin of China, is not subject to China 301 duties and is eligible
By: James R. Holbein, Of Counsel and Harold Jackson, Associate Attorney
In the complex world of commercial international trade, contracts serve as the foundation for successful transactions.
By Paul Fudacz, Partner, Braumiller Law Group and Senior Associate Attorney Megan Mohler
On July 10, 2024, the President issued two Presidential Proclamations related to the imposition
By: Victoria Holmes, Braumiller Law Group
Imagine a world where five powerhouse nations are redefining the global economic landscape. BRICS—an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—is
By: Victoria Holmes, Braumiller Law Group
Texas isn’t just celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes and rich history—it’s a dynamic powerhouse in international and interstate trade. As the second-largest state
By: Judy Davis, Senior Trade Advisor, Braumiller Consulting Group
The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program can offer a fast thoroughfare for international trade. But navigating the annual security
By Mike Smiszek, Senior Trade Advisor, Braumiller Consulting Group
A fly on the wall at an executive retreat for Acme Super Duper Widget Company overhears the following
By Mike Smiszek, Senior Trade Advisor, Braumiller Consulting Group
One of the most anticipated decisions of the Supreme Court’s recent term was Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo.
The CTPAT portal has been a work in progress for a number of years with the latest portal update (3.0) launched at the end of 2023. Let’s take a few
The essence of the substantial transformation rule is that a product cannot be said to originate in the country of exportation if it was not manufactured there.
The question, therefore, has been whether operations performed on products in the country of exportation are of such a substantial nature so as to justify the conclusion that the resulting product is a manufacture of that country.
Is your company falling down the rabbit hole of international trade compliance? The complex and difficult situation where one question leads to another question, problem or complication like forced labor.
By Adrienne Braumiller For over a year now, Customs has periodically mentioned the development of another pilot program which seeks to increase the agency’s flexibility
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