QUESTION: We special ordered a small number (less than 20) custom-made, expensive solar modules from a supplier in Europe. We will be using these modules to calibrate equipment. They will not be used as a way to generate solar energy in lieu of traditional methods nor are they an item that is available on the […]
QUESTION: I assume that if the “Have” been box is checked on a Reimbursement Certificate, somewhere / somehow the amount of reimbursement is required to be reported. I have 4 licensed brokers on staff and we have reached out to our Center but no one can advise the actual protocol for reporting reimbursement. Does anyone […]
QUESTION: Since the time the Trump administration took office, has there been an increase in AD/CVD petition filings? Is there a way to track this? ************** Answers: https://www.usitc.gov/petitions_and_complaints ************** The Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration has a web site called ACCESS for filing and monitoring cases. Here is the link: https://access.trade.gov/public/home.aspx In ACCESS, there […]
QUESTION: With the EO by President Trump on AD/CVD, what would the membership suggest for Importers to do to ensure that they are compliant with AD/CVD regulations? What would be the best way to review the import processes to identify potential risks? Are there any tools or systems out there in which the Importers can […]
QUESTION: I am curious of the membership’s view (particularly legal eagles) of the new ADD/CVD order (A-570-042; C-570-043) on stainless steel strip from China. We source parts from China that are made of stainless steel strip that meets the thickness and dimensions in the scope. All of the parts we source are cut […]
QUESTION: We import articles that may be a part of the scope of a current ADD/CVD order. The articles in question are tapered roller bearings, and the specific HTS named in the scope is, among other HTS codes 8708.99.8180. In multiple rulings, Customs has stated that when a tapered roller bearing is imported […]
QUESTION: We have parts that fall under the scope of ADD 570-967 for aluminum extrusions. The HTS code for these parts is not listed in the order, and we are getting push back from the broker saying they can’t declare it in their system bc it is not “flagging”. Yet, we get parts “flagging” […]
QUESTION: The Department of Commerce has issued a recent Scope Ruling dated 15 August 2016 covering 4 AD cases and 3 CV cases. In this ruling they have determined that various sizes of pipe welded together and fitted with fittings (bends, elbows, tees, nipples, flanges, etc and better known as a “pipe spool”) should be […]
QUESTION: I am looking for the regulation on recordkeeping requirements for entry type 3 ADD/CVD. i cannot seem to find where it spells out what is required. =========== Answer: I believe they are the same, 5 years from date of import. Exceptions being disclosures, drawbacks, etc. ==================== Addl Answers: Sorry for the late reply. By […]
QUESTION: Is there a way to submit product to customs so they can determine if it is subject to Anti-dumping duty? If so, what is the process? =================================== Answers: Customs is not the agency that has primary responsibility for making determinations concerning the scope of an antidumping or countervailing duty order. The Department of Commerce, […]
QUESTION: We recently came across some old ADD/CVD entries going back to 2001 – mainly candles from China. Due to the age, how can I track down the status of the entry, especially since the entries were filed with brokers that the company no longer uses. Can anyone in the group share process of how […]
QUESTION: I recently came across a possible import subject to ADD. Product is a manhole cover/ring imported to the US from China classified under 7325.10.0010. What next steps should I take? ================================= ANSWERS: Potentially unpaid antidumping dumping duties is an area of great focus at the moment and is the impetus for the new Enforce […]
