Trade Remedies

Importers face a dizzying array of laws that have the potential to dramatically increase the cost of importing into the United States. These include antidumping duty (AD) cases, countervailing duty (CVD) cases, circumvention actions under the Enforce and Protect Act of 2015 (EAPA), Section 201 actions, Section 232 actions, and Section 301 actions. Each of these laws adds risk to your international supply chain.

Antidumping and countervailing duties are additional duties assessed against specific articles from specific countries. Antidumping duties are intended to “level the playing field” between unfairly priced imports and similar goods manufactured in the United States. Countervailing duties are intended to “level the playing field” between unfairly subsidized imports and similar goods manufactured in the United States. Importers need to know whether their product is described in an AD or CVD order, and whether the country of origin of their product is one subject to an AD or CVD order. Barnes, Richardson & Colburn attorneys are experts in helping you establish whether the goods are in scope and the country of origin. We are also expert in helping you mitigate your risk if your goods are subject to AD/CVD orders.

The Enforce and Protect Act of 2015 allowed Customs to investigate allegations that goods are imported into the United States without paying AD/CVD duties that are due. In the law this is called circumvention. EAPA investigations can lead to very significant AD/CVD bills for importers. EAPA investigations also move very quickly. Barnes, Richardson & Colburn attorneys can help you respond quickly and properly to an EAPA investigation to ensure the company puts forth the best defense possible.

Section 201 actions are called Safeguard Duties and are intended to give relief to domestic manufacturers seriously injured by increased imports of goods from abroad. Section 232 actions are invoked when the national security of the United States is endangered by imports. Section 301 is invoked when the United States is not getting the full benefit of its international trade agreements. Barnes, Richardson & Colburn attorneys can assist you in navigating imposition of these duties, seeking exclusions (when applicable), or otherwise managing the impact of these duties on your supply chain.

Jul. 23, 2024
Importers Required to Certify that Malaysian and Vietnamese Goods Don't Come From China
Jul. 23, 2024
OFAC's Extended Statue of Limitations
Jul. 22, 2024
Three Years in Prison for Export Violations for Hong Kong Man
Jul. 11, 2024
PVC, Aluminum, and Seafood New Target Sectors for Forced Labor
Jul. 10, 2024
Mexico and the US Have a Meeting of the Minds on Steel and Aluminum Transshipment
Jul. 9, 2024
Alleged Victim of Forced Labor in Chinese Prison Sues American Company for Damages
Jul. 8, 2024
BIS Publishes Report on Export Violations
Jul. 1, 2024
Supreme Court Overturns Chevron, Does it Impact Trade Cases?
Jun. 27, 2024
Crackdown on U.S. Outbound Investment to China
Jun. 24, 2024
AD & CVD Rates for Solar Cells of China Imposed on Imports From Vietnam
Jun. 24, 2024
$285K Export Control Penalty by BIS
Jun. 21, 2024
Illicit Houthi Shipment Sanctions
Jun. 18, 2024
The Nuclear Option: BIS's Power to Deny Export Privileges
Jun. 17, 2024
To Be or Not to Be, Is that the Question for USMCA?
Jun. 10, 2024
Importers Must Plan for Possible East Coast and Gulf Coast Strikes
Jun. 5, 2024
U.S. Company Settles Anti-Boycott Violation
May 30, 2024
USTR Requests Labor Review of Mexico's Largest Auto Assembly Plant
May 28, 2024
U.S. Companies Should Remain Vigilant for Anti-Boycott Provision
May 28, 2024
Most Section 301 Exclusions Expiring Mid-June
May 22, 2024
HTS Codes Published for Section 301 Tariff Increase
May 20, 2024
Commerce Makes Major Changes to (Some) Section 232 Exclusions
May 20, 2024
Senate Committee Takes Aim at Likely BMW and Jaguar Forced Labor Imports
May 17, 2024
DHS' Largest Ever One-Time UFLPA Entity List Expansion
May 14, 2024
Section 301 Tariffs to Remain, Increase in Some Industries
May 8, 2024
The Largest-Ever Civil Penalty for "Made in USA" Violation
May 3, 2024
Final Rule on EV Battery Tax Credit
May 3, 2024
New Bill Proposes Battery Supply Chain Tracing
Apr. 30, 2024
Understanding Exporter Liability for Re-Exports
Apr. 25, 2024
Mexico Imposes Very High Duties on Some Imports
Apr. 22, 2024
Climate and Trade Task Force Created
Apr. 16, 2024
Russian Aluminum, Copper, and Nickel Prohibition
Apr. 12, 2024
Using French and British English to Classify Imports
Apr. 5, 2024
The United States Trade Representative Grinds the Gears of the Rapid Response Mechanism with Two New Requests for Mexico
Apr. 4, 2024
End-User and End-Use Restrictions 101
Apr. 2, 2024
Customs Cracks Down on Invoice Descriptions
Mar. 22, 2024
End -User Restrictions for OFAC SDN Listed Entities
Mar. 22, 2023
DHS Gets a Budget Boost for Combating Forced Labor
Mar. 18, 2024
EAPA Final Rule Allows (Representatives of) Parties to Access Business Confidential Information
Feb. 16, 2024
Volkswagen High-End Vehicles Detained under Forced Labor Law
Feb. 15, 2024
First Bond Guidance in 33 Years Issued
Feb. 13, 2024
Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity Implemented
Feb. 12, 2024
The 2018 Trade War Has Been an Employment Failure
Feb. 9, 2024
New Export Control Know-Your-Customer (KYC) Requirements for IaaS Providers
Feb. 2, 2024
Court Clarifies What Qualifies as a "Basket Provision"
Feb. 1, 2024
Fine Makes Clear That the FTC is Serious About Made in USA
Jan. 30, 2024
Sheffield Issues Guide for the Solar or EV Battery Sectors
Jan. 26, 2024
Increased Controls of Exports Destined to Russia or Belarus