QUESTION: I am creating a documented process to instruct business divisions how to execute an AD/CVD Research for their import products. The information was derived from ACE Import data from the previous year. The goal of the process document is to have the individual review the HTS/COO and the product imported to determine if […]
QUESTION: A-570-967/C-570-968 ALUMINUM EXTRUSIONS FROM THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA Background: Extruded rectangular bar stock made in the USA (Alloy 6061) is to be exported to China. In China, the bar stock is to be machined and substantially transformed into miscellaneous parts with Country of Origin China. These parts are then to be imported back […]
QUESTION: I would like to know if any ICPA member would be interested in sharing their best practice on vetting products for AD / CVD applicability? I am particularly interested in any pro-active approaches being taken for applicability at the time of procurement and how the process is established to avoid delays at the […]
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 […]
