Customs Law
"Semi-random postings on the state of American customs law, international trade law, bicycle commuting, technology and whatever else strikes my fancy."
Author: Lawrence Friedman is a partner at Barnes, Richardson & Colburn in Chicago.
Blawg Related Categories: Administrative Law • Government Law • International Law • Partner
Recent Posts from Customs Law
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CPSC Activity and Big Bugs
Here are some things I need to get off my desk before they are too old to be of use to you.On June 29, the CPSC published a Federal Register Notice proposing a rule to…
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New from the Wild West
I tweeted this story (see my problem?) but it was recently tipped to me from another lawyer, so I'll give it some coverage here.It seems that Jesus Argandona has been sentenced to a year in…
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Master of My Domains
I'm starting to wonder about what belongs on this blog. For that, you can blame Twitter.I find I am posting the odd bits of customs related news here because I can toss off a tweet…
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Gilda Toasts US in Court
Gilda Industries v. U.S. has been going on for a while now. The underlying issue is whether the U.S. properly assessed retaliatory duties on Gilda's imported toasted breads as part of the EC-Beef Hormones dispute.…
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Late News: Canada Rulings/Tire Decision
At the moment, I am continuing my tour of places called St. John. St. John, USVI, is one of my very favorite places on the planet. A few years ago, I was thrilled to get…
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Questions Predominate in HTSUS Classification
Value Vinyls, Inc. is an interesting classification case in that it all turns on the meaning of one word. As Groucho might say, it's a simple word you hear every day (well maybe not every…
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Quick Updates
While I hate to do this, I also know that I don't have time to blog all these stories. Plus, there is no reason for me to summarize what is easily digested. So, here is…
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Heartland Retroactive
Heartland By-Products is a case that has generated more controversy and new law than most.To make sense of what follows, you need to understand how appeals work at the Court of Appeals for the Federal…
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Sometimes, it's Just a Screw
I started my career in as a customs lawyer under the old Tariff Schedule of the United States, before anything was Harmonized. Under the TSUS, it was a common and legally sound argument that merchandise…
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Small Business Trade Bill
The Chair of the Senate's Committee on Small Business has introduced the Small Business International Trade Enhancements Act of 2009. So far, I can't find the text on line, but the link goes to the Committee…