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Customs Bulletin Weekly, Vol. 56, October 26, 2022, No. 42

Below is a recap for this week’s Custom’s Bulletin.

Period of Admission and Extensions of Stay for Representatives of Foreign Information Media Seeking to Enter the United States
- This rule amends Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations to better facilitate the U.S. Government’s ability to achieve greater reciprocity between the United States and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) relative to the treatment of representatives of foreign information media of the respective countries seeking entry into the other country.
- For entry into the United States, such foreign nationals would seek to be admitted in I nonimmigrant status as bona fide representatives of foreign information media. Currently, foreign nationals who present a passport issued by the PRC, with the exception of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) or Macau SAR passport holders, may be admitted in or otherwise granted I nonimmigrant status until the activities or assignments consistent with the I classification are completed, not to exceed 90 days.
- This rule amends the DHS regulations to remove the set period of stay of up to 90 days and to allow the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to determine the maximum period of stay, no longer than one year, for PRC I visa holders, taking into account certain factors.
- This rule also announces the Secretary has determined the maximum period of stay for which a noncitizen who presents a passport issued by the PRC (other than a Hong Kong SAR passport or a Macau SAR passport) may be admitted in or […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2022-10-27T09:51:20-04:00October 31, 2022|AD/CVD, Federal Register, Import, International Law, International Trade, U.S. Court of International Trade, U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)|Comments Off

Customs and Trade Weekly Snapshot

Here is a recap of the latest customs and international trade law news:

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By Jennifer Diaz|2022-07-01T11:04:42-04:00April 15, 2022|International Law, International Trade, Trade Policy, U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)|Comments Off

Pending Section 301 Lawsuit Could be A Windfall – But You Have to Act Now

Possible Court Challenge to Section 301 Duties

A coalition of importers has just filed a Court challenge to the USTR’s imposition of Section 301 duties on certain imports from China under lists 3 and 4. These duties were imposed as part of a process purportedly intended to address intellectual property abuses by China. Specifically, this coalition has claimed that these duties were imposed contrary to law and ignored the statutory deadlines in Section 301.

Further, the coalition has argued that these duties were not imposed in response to the intellectual property violations alleged in the initiation notice, but rather were filed in response to the retaliatory tariffs enacted by China. Accordingly, the coalition argues, such tariffs were void from the initial imposition. […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2021-10-22T10:00:50-04:00September 15, 2020|China, China Trade War, Import, International Business, International Law, International Trade, IPR, Trademarks and Logos, Supply Chain, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)|1 Comment

If You are an Owner or Officer of an Importer, This Blog Post is for You

In one of the most important recent decisions, the U.S. Court of International Trade dismissed a case filed against the CEO of his importing company that had made false statements to U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the entry documents. This Court decision has significant implications for every owner, officer, and manager of any company involved in importing merchandise into the United States.

By Jennifer Diaz|2021-04-09T13:58:39-04:00February 28, 2010|NAFTA, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|Comments Off