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Mexico Implements Import Licensing Requirement for Footwear
As previously reported, the Mexican government issued a decree on August 29, 2014, announcing a new set of…
Mexico Announces Comprehensive Program to Fight Unfair Textile and Apparel Imports
The Mexican government announced earlier this month a set of measures aimed at combatting unfair trade…
Apparel Companies Under Threat from “Made in USA” Cases Under California Law
U.S. apparel companies that use de minimis amounts of foreign-made components such as zippers or buttons in…
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Major Overhaul to Focused Assessment Program Could Mean More Testing, Longer Audits
A major facelift to the Focused Assessment program U.S. Customs and Border Protection uses to evaluate…
First Sale Rule to Remain Unchanged for Now
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reportedly opted not to make changes to the First Sale Rule…
CBP Policy Shift on Post-Entry Preference Claims to be Topic of Aug. 27 Webinar
Importers are growing increasingly concerned about an unexpected change in policy by U.S. Customs and Border P…
U.S. Customs Could Hinder Importers’ Use of First Sale Rule
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has proposed changes to its First Sale Rule that could make it more…
Apparel Industry Targeted for “Made in USA” Claims
Apparel companies are beginning to receive letters that raise the specter of significant potential liability…
US Removes Swaziland, Reinstates Madagascar for AGOA Benefits
President Obama issued June 26 a proclamation making two changes to the list of sub-Saharan African countries…
Football Clothing Not Classified as Sports Equipment, Court Says
The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed June 20 that certain football jerseys, pants and…
USTR Releases Summary of U.S. Objectives in TPP
Following repeated and widespread calls for more transparency into the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations…
Court Upholds Broad Interpretation of Government Instrumentality Under Anti-Bribery Law
An appellate court decision upholding the federal government’s broad interpretation of which foreign…