Month: April 2017

Executive Order on Antidumping and Countervailing Duties

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On March 31, 2017, President Trump executed the Presidential Executive Order:  Establishing Enhanced Collection and Enforcement of Antidumping and Countervailing Duties and Violations of Trade and Customs Laws.   Based on this Executive Order, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) immediately began the process to implement this Order.   Upon announcement of this Executive Order, CBP … Read more

Understanding Antidumping and Countervailing Duties

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When U.S. Industries have suspicion that specific commodities from certain countries are being imported and sold below fair market value, they may petition the U.S. Government to impose  special duties on imports of these goods.  These duties are referred to as antidumping duties (ADD). Similarly, when U.S. Industries have suspicion that there are specific commodities … Read more