US Customs Developments, February 2010
February 2010
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Welcome to the February 2010 issue of our newsletter on Customs Developments in the US.
In this issue:
US Import Policy
- CBP Announces Plans to Develop IP Component of Importer Self Assessment Program
Tariffs and Import Restrictions
- WTO Director-General Appoints Panelists to Rule on Mexico’s Challenge Against US Tuna Labeling
- US House Members Reintroduce Footwear Legislation
- US Congress Fails to Pass a Miscellaneous Tariff Bill by December 31
- WTO Establishes Dispute Panel on China’s Complaint Against US Tire Safeguards
Preferential Duty Programs
- Importer Wins Suit Seeking Drawback on Fees Paid on Imported Petroleum
- US Congress Extends Preferential Treatment Under the ATPA/ATPDEA and GSP
- President Obama Designates Countries Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act and GSP
- CBP Amends Regulations Governing BFTA Eligibility
- USTR Accepts Petitions to Grant a Competitive Need Limitation Waiver and Revoke GSP Eligibility for Certain Products
- CIT Affirms CBP's Denial of NAFTA Refund Claim
- CIT Rules Against US Government in Penalties Case
Valuation
- CBP Revokes Ruling on the Inclusion of Commissions in Transaction Value
Country of Origin
- CBP Determines Origin of Multifunctional Machines for US Government Procurement Contracts
Classification
- CIT Affirms CBP's Classification of Wall Panels and Locator Tabs
- CIT Assigns Classification to Mellorine
- CAFC Reverses CIT Ruling on the Classification of Bottle and Jug Wraps
- CBP Seeks Comments on Petition to Reclassify Wickless Wax Objects from China
- Liz Claiborne Settles with US Government over Garments Made with Lyocell
- CBP Publishes Proposed and Final Modifications and Revocations of Prior Rulings
Procedures
- CBP Requires Tax ID Numbers for Payments
- CBP Issues Technical Corrections to the "10 + 2" Rule and Announces Escalated Enforcement
- CBP Amends Regulations on Class 9 Bonded Warehouse Procedures
- CBP Amends Regulations to Reflect Centralization of Bond Program
Consumer Product Safety
- CPSC Revised the Terms of Its Stay of Enforcement of Testing and Certification Requirements
- CPSC Issues Final Rule on Registration of Durable Infant Products
- CPSC Launches Investigation of Cadmium in Children's Jewelry
- CPSC Exempts Certain Children’s Electronic Devices from Lead Content Limits
- CPSC Issues Guidelines on Mandatory Recall Notices
Miscellaneous
- CAFC Upholds CIT Finding in Mushrooms Liquidation Case
- CIT Holds Surety Liable Under Bonds
- Spectranetics Settles with DOJ over Illegally Imported Medical Devices
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