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September 2025

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New AD/CVD Case Filed on Chromium Trioxide from India and Turkey 

A new antidumping and countervailing duty action has been filed on Chromium Trioxide from India and Turkey. The allegation is that imports from India and Turkey are unfairly subsidized and are being dumped.   

Full list of exporters here. 

Full list of importers here.  

Full list of census data here.  

Background on AD/CVD Investigations 

Antidumping duty (“AD”) and countervailing duty (“CVD”) investigations are brought jointly by the U.S. International Trade Commission (“USITC”) and the U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”). AD investigations are triggered when a domestic industry alleges that it has been injured by competing imports of particular goods from specific countries being sold at less than a fair value. Meanwhile, CVD investigations are triggered when a domestic industry alleges that it has been injured by competing imports that are being unfairly subsidized by their governments. The domestic industry initiating the investigation is known as the petitioner while the foreign industry participating in the investigation is known as the respondent. 

Scope of the Investigation 

The merchandise covered by these investigations is chromium trioxide (Chemical Abstracts Services (“CAS”) registry number 133-82-0), regardless of form (dry or solution).  

The products subject to the investigations are currently classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) under subheading 2819.10.0000.  

Full scope here.   

Next Steps 

The Commerce Department will determine whether to initiate […]

By |2025-09-30T12:45:15-04:00September 30, 2025|AD/CVD, U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)|0 Comments
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What Happened This Month in International Trade (September 2025)

Another busy month in international trade news. Here’s the full roundup:

Administration 
  • On September 5, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14257 modifying the scope of reciprocal tariffs. The EO carves out dozens of items, including nearly 40 minerals.  
  • President Trump threatened a 301 investigation of the European Union if it does not stop its “discriminatory actions” of large fines against U.S. tech companies. 
  • The Administration published the Spring 2025 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions. Several regulations impacting international trade were identified, including regulations from the State Department, FDA, Treasury, USDA, and the FMC. 
  • President Donald Trump announced via social media that the Administration will be imposing new tariffs on kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, upholstered furniture, brand-name pharmaceuticals, and heavy trucks. The tariffs are set to begin on Oct 1. 
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 
  • CBP published a new 2025 tariff requirements cheat sheet. View here.  
  • CBP published a press release announcing enforcement and processes for the end of the de minimis exception. 
  • CBP announced at the September COAC meeting that the agency is […]
By |2025-09-29T07:38:30-04:00September 29, 2025|news, Snapshot, Uncategorized|0 Comments
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Potential Government Shutdown on the Horizon and No Contingency Plans in Sight

Government funding will lapse at midnight on Tuesday, September 30, absent Congressional action. With a number of contentious issues still at play, including spending limits, immigration policy, and healthcare funding, some say a shutdown is looking more and more likely.

What makes this potential shutdown different from previous lapses in funding is the lack of contingency plans within the relevant agencies. The White House’s Agency Contingency Plan page is blank. 

Until agencies update their guidance, we can only look to previous contingency plans.

Below is a breakdown of previously issued agency guidance. ,

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

According to the Department of Homeland Security’s most recent contingency plan (March 2025) cargo inspection functions at ports of entry will remain active during a shutdown. However, certain activities, such as training and auditing, are not required to be carried out during this time. In addition, back-office support positions are not likely to be deemed essential and will be furloughed. Refunds, audits, ruling requests, etc., would be delayed until the shutdown ends.

There remains uncertainty around which specific offices will be deemed essential. For example, Forced Labor Communications may be furloughed, resulting in delays in reviewing the Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) and Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) allegations.

U.S. Department of Commerce

According to the Department of Commerce’s most recent contingency plan (September 2023), some International Trade Administration (ITA) […]

By |2025-09-26T09:31:00-04:00September 26, 2025|Enforcement, U.S Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), U.S. Department of State (DOS), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)|0 Comments
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CBP’s Recordation Program

Copyright 2025 Bloomberg Industry Group, Inc. (800-372-1033) Reproduced with permission. CBP’s Recordation Program

Editor’s Notes: Participation in CBP’s Recordation Program is one of the most effective ways for intellectual property rightsholders to protect their brand at the border. If you took the time to register your trademark or copyright with the USPTO, then consider taking the extra step to record that trademark or copyright with CBP. This article covers: (i) the difference between registration and recordation; (ii) key benefits of recording with CBP; (iii) how to record with CBP; and (iv) how CBP enforces IP infringement at the border.

The Most Effective Way to Protect Your Brand at the Border

For Intellectual property (IP) owners in the United States, obtaining a trademark or copyright registration is a critical step to protect their work. However, registration is only half the battle. IP owners need to have robust monitoring processes in place to find and enforce against infringers. That’s where U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) comes in. Through CBP’s recordation program, brand owners can enlist tens of thousands of CBP officers as their first line of defense against infringing imports at all 328 U.S. ports of entry. This proactive strategy empowers rightsholders to leverage federal enforcement power at the border—stopping counterfeits before they hit the market.

IP Registration vs. Recordation

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the U.S. Copyright Office are responsible for […]

By |2025-10-01T08:24:09-04:00September 26, 2025|Bloomberg, Bloomberg Import|0 Comments
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Reminder! Three Upcoming USTR Filing Deadlines

This month, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced it is seeking comments from the public and trade community on three initiatives: (i) extension of 301 exclusions; (ii) the National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers, and (iii) joint Review of USMCA.

Extending 301 Exclusions

There are currently 178 effective exclusions in the Section 301 investigation of China’s acts, policies, and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation. These products are exempt from additional 301 duties. USTR has extended these exclusions several times, including a recent 90-day extension through November 29, 2025. USTR is seeking public comment on whether any of the 178 effective exclusions warrant further extension beyond November 29, 2025.

Comments are due October 16, 2025.

National Trade Estimate Report

Each year, USTR publishes the National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers (NTE Report). USTR is seeking input to assist it in identifying significant foreign barriers to, or distortions of, U.S. exports of goods and services and U.S. foreign direct investment. 

Commenters should submit information related to one or more of the following categories of foreign trade barriers:

  • Import policies
  • Technical barriers to trade
  • Sanitary and phytosanitary measures
  • Government procurement
  • Intellectual property protection
  • Services
  • Investment

    • […]

By |2025-09-25T10:37:33-04:00September 25, 2025|Enforcement, International Trade, U.S. Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), USMCA|0 Comments
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