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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…
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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…
Sports Sandals Not Classified as Sports Footwear, Appeals Court Affirms
A three-judge panel of the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled May 13 that certain Teva brand…
US, Korea Get Tough on Verifying Compliance with FTA Claims
Two years after the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (UKFTA, also known as KORUS) was implemented, and with…
Press Release: EU Shrinks Fat Tax on Skinny Jeans
Miami, FL (March 26, 2014)–A major duty hike levied by the European Union last year against imports of…
STR: E.U. May Drastically Reduce Tariff Hike on Women’s Premium Denim
After imposing an additional tariff on U.S.-made women’s premium jeans last year, the European Commission has…
Mexican Apparel Export Factories Take Hit from Higher Taxes, Tougher Requirements
Mexican factories manufacturing goods for export were broadsided earlier this year by tax law changes that…
First Sale: A Win for Importers, Vendors and Factories
First sale import pricing can be a huge win for apparel importers, vendors and factories alike. With the…
Advice to Start-Ups: Make it in the USA
Made in USA just makes sense for small and medium sized businesses, says Tom Travis, principal at Sandler…