Export Compliance -- Why All The Fuss?
Margaret M. Gatti of Gatti & Associates
(Article appeared in the 1999 Official Export Guide) All Rights Reserved Up until recently, not much free press w.
Marking Country of Origin
US Customs Service
This guide gives an overview of the rules requiring the country or origin to mark all goods it exports.
Determining Export License Requirements
Margaret M. Gatti of Gatti & Associates
April 1999 All Rights Reserved The need for an export license must be assessed at two different levels. The fir.
Informed Compliance By Importers
Margaret M. Gatti of Gatti & Associates
In late 1993, U.S. Customs implemented an action plan that was designed to significantly increase importers' compli.
WTO Talks To Continue in Geneva after Seattle Failure
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
The failure this month of the Seattle Ministerial this month effectively ends the prospects for a comprehensive rou.
Precision in Protests Required
Martin J. Ward of Law Office of Stephen J. Leahy
COURT FINDS IMPRECISE PROTEST INVALID Most importers and Customs Brokers know that an importer can contest a Cus.
International Trade Regulation
Richard G. Dearden and Wendy J. Wagner of Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP
"Security trumps trade has become a political mantra in the United States " since the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The most serious issue affecting Canada 's international trade performance today is unrestricted access to the U.S. marketplace. The Canadian government has restructured institutions to adjust to this new trade and security nexus.
FAQ: Import Questions
Gatti & Associates
What is the meaning of "importation"? Are U.S. importers free to deal with all countries when importing prod.
International Trade Regulatory Considerations in Legal Auditing and Due Diligence
Edward F. Gerwin and Eric L. Hirschhorn of Winston & Strawn LLP
Increased concern about national security has led the U.S. government to more aggressively enforce regulations governing imports, exports, and related areas. While the rules governing international trade are complex and sometimes counterintuitive, compliance should be a necessary component of internal legal auditing programs.
Canadian Approaches to International Trade Regulation
Richard G Dearden of Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP
"Security trumps trade has become a political mantra in the United States" since the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The most serious issue affecting Canada's international trade performance today is unrestricted access to the U.S. marketplace. The Canadian government has restructured institutions to adjust to this new trade and security nexus.
U.S. Import Requirements
US Customs Service
This pamphlet is a general explanation of import requirements for a person interested in establishing an importing business or a person who may be importing a personal shipment whose value is in excess of $2,000.
Import Record-Keeping Requirements
Margaret M. Gatti of Gatti & Associates
Import record-keeping requirements are prescribed in Customs' regulations 19 C.F.R. Part 163. These regulations we.
Quad Officials Discuss Structure of Year 2000 WTO Services Talks
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
The Quad countries have begun initial discussions regarding the structure for the next round of WTO services t.
Opportunity: Vietnam
Michael M Sax of Michael M. Sax
Mr. Sax sets forth tips for those considering taking advantage of the rapidly expanding opportunities in Vietnam.
Japan--U.S. Trade ReportFAX
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
Topics in this issue of the JapanÃÂUS Trade ReportFAX: foreign reaction to reinstitution of "Super 301"; Congress still pressing administration on steel; US proposes forum on bilateral disputes and deregulation.
Import Compliance--Still A Hot Topic
Margaret M. Gatti of Gatti & Associates
Import Compliance has been a hot topic for U.S. Customs - and for U.S. importers - since 1993 when Congress passe.
Annual Review of the 1995 U.S.-Japan Flat Glass Agreement
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
During the annual review of the 1995 U.S.-Japan flat glass agreement held on May 27-28 in Washington, D.C., U..
U.S. Sets Preliminary Plan for Addressing Concerns over Japanese Steel Imports
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
Under heavy domestic pressure, the Clinton Administration last week issued a Congressionally mandated "St.
United States And Japan Agree To Start "Steel Dialogue"
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
Following the past year's contentious exchanges between Japanese and U.S. officials over Japanese steel exports to .
China Customs Practices: Corporate Compliance Takes Priority
James M. Zimmerman of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P.
When China joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) in December 2001, it agreed to reduce its average tariff levels to approximately 11 percent-12 percent (from 42 percent in 1992). The tariff reductions, however, resulted in a significant loss of revenue to the Chinese government.
Opportunities In Importing and Exporting
Small Business Administration
This Small Business Administration publication provides information about opportunities for small businesses.
Japan--U.S. Trade ReportFAX -- 01/11/99
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
Discussed in this issue: US sets preliminary plan for addressing concerns over Japanese steel imports; GOJ-EU alliance developing regarding WTO Year 2000 framework; other trade news in brief.
Clinton Administration Releases Semi-Annual Report on the U.s.-Japan Auto Agreement
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
Yesterday the Clinton Administration released its fifth semi-annual report on the U.S.-Japan Automotive Agreement which calls on Japan to "take concrete steps to further open and deregulate its automotive sector.
Other Trade News in Brief
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
Ports Dispute Update The Japanese Transport Ministry plans to amend the Harbor Transport .
FAQ: Export Questions
Gatti & Associates
What does the term "export" mean? Which U.S. government agencies control the export of products from the U.S.? .
The Emerging International Legal Marketplace
Ward Bower of Lexpert
Increasing volumes of world trade in both goods and services have resulted from the relaxation of international trade barriers through GATT, GATS and regional trading blocks (EU, EEA, NAFTA, Mercosur, ASEAN, etc.
Don'ts of Importing
Margaret M. Gatti of Gatti & Associates
(Article appeared in the 1996 Custom House Guide) All Rights Reserved .
Harbor Maintenance Tax Unconstitutional
Charles H. Critchlow of Coudert Brothers LLP
How an Arcane Constitutional Provision Became a Billion Dollar Government Headache Everyone remembers the Reag.
Congress Pressures USTR to Investigate Alleged Violations of the U.S.-Japan Insurance Accords
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
Earlier this month, several members of Congress at the urging of certain U.S. insurance companies exerted pressure on USTR Barshefsky to review more thoroughly alleged violations of the U.S.-Japan insurance accords.
Under these agreements, Japanese insurance companies are prohibited from entering Japan's third sector (or specialty insurance market) until certain liberalization measures have been adopted to promote competition in the primary sectors of property and casualty insurance.
Customs' Enforcement of U.S. Customs Laws
Margaret M. Gatti of Gatti & Associates
(Article appeared in the 1998 Custom House Guide) All Rights Reserved The Customs Code (19 U.S.C. 1646a) and th.
Japan--U.S. Trade ReportFAX--Nov. 1998
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
Discussed in this issue: US continues to press Japan to Deregulate; Forestry and Fisheries dispute; other trade news in brief.
Antidumping and Countervailing Duties -- A Preventive Approach
Patrick F J Macrory of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
This paper will examine the possibility making changes that will favorably affect the results of a dumping comparison or a countervailing duty investigation, without significantly changing the company's economic position.
Taxation of Export Profits
Margaret M. Gatti of Gatti & Associates
(Article appeared in the 1995 Official Export Guide) All Rights Reserved Exporters generally don't consider tax.
Overview of Current Export Controls
Margaret M. Gatti of Gatti & Associates
(Article appeared in the 1998 Official Export Guide) All Rights Reserved Introduction Export controls imposed .