Legal Updates

FTC Green Guides The FTC describes their Green Guides https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/topics/truth-advertising/green-guides as providing guidance on: 1) general principles that apply to all environmental marketing claims; 2) how consumers are likely to interpret particular claims and how marketers can substantiate these claims; and 3) how marketers can qualify their claims to avoid deceiving consumers. The attached Notice from December …

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Surprisingly, the Court of International Trade (CIT) issued their decision today in the lawsuit against the USTR’s imposition of Sec. 301 Lists 3 and 4.  Unfortunately, the CIT ruled in favor of the government.  As we had stated previously, ‘whoever loses at the CIT will appeal’ and that is what will happen.  The lead counsel …

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In addition to the guidance issued by CBP, they also issued FAQs on the new postal code requirement for shipments from China (see below).  These requirements are effective on March 18, 2023. CSMS # 55423161 – UFLPA Region Alert and Postal Code Requirements FAQs U.S. Customs and Border Protection has published a Frequently Asked Questions …

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After the issuance of the guidance from CBP below, they also issued the attached “Best Practices for Applicability Reviews..”.  This document describes what an importer should know and do when a shipment is detained due to suspected forced labor.  The key is quick communication with CBP. CBP Issues Updated Forced Labor Guidance and Materials This …

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This morning CBP circulated CSMS #55222106, containing updated materials and guidance on ensuring compliance with their forced labor enforcement initiatives.  The notice has not yet been posted to the CSMS site https://www.cbp.gov/trade/automated/cargo-systems-messaging-service, but will likely be posted by tomorrow morning.  The text of the CSMS is copied below. CSMS # 55222106 – Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention …

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On March 18, 2023, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) region alert enhancement will come into effect through CBP’s Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system. The alert will “provide an early notification [by CBP] to importers of goods that may have been produced in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) which would be subject to …

In 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will increase their targeting of imports from China Read More »

Assuming the verdict holds up on an expected appeal, it could be one of the biggest government payouts in history. By: Doug Palmer | 01/04/2023 05:00 AM EST  U.S. companies have handed over nearly $161 billion to the government because of former President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods. If a long running court case pays …

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