05.18.2019
News
Welles Orr commented on the possibility of a trade agreement between the U.S. and China, and thinks the two countries will reach an agreement soon.
- Designing and assisting with the implementation of internal customs compliance programs for U.S.-based multinational companies.
- Representing a major importer of natural oils in litigation before the U.S. Court of International Trade in a tariff classification matter resulting in a significant duty refund.
- Assisting companies in the electronics, petroleum refining and automotive sectors with their applications, review by CBP, acceptance, and continued participation in the C-TPAT and the ISA program.
- Conducting an internal compliance assessment on the FTZ operations of a major auto parts importer.
- Investigating potential customs violations and preparing significant prior disclosures for clients in the consumer products, railway, petroleum, high-tech, machine tools, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors.
- Advising and representing a major air courier with respect to liquidated damage claims and in obtaining a major legislative change affecting user fees.
- Advising and representing petroleum, chemical, and wine importers before CBP and TTB with respect to obtaining drawback and the recently enacted legislation that simplified the drawback law.
- Representing a major camera and optical goods company in establishing its right to use the “first sale” rule with respect to goods imported from a related company.
- Successfully petitioning for tariff relief under the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) for products imported by a kitchen appliance company and a major camera and optical goods company.
- Assisting a Japanese electric utility company obtain an extension of time to re-export fuel assemblies covered by an AD/CVD order pursuant to Changed Circumstances Review.
- Conducting import-focused due diligence in the context of mergers and acquisitions for companies in the healthcare, defense and pharmaceutical industries.
- Counseling a medical device company on the rules of origin applicable to government procurement contracts under the Buy American Act (BAA), the Trade Agreements Act (TAA), and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
- Serving as customs counsel to major trade associations.