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Preferential treatment under free trade and other agreements
Case Studies
- Defended major North American performance undergarment manufacturer against US $ 2 million additional duty and penalty claim by US Customs and Border Protection alleging failure to justify claim of NAFTA eligibility. Obtained mitigation of penalty to $20,000.
- Assisted subsidiary of Japanese ball-bearing manufacturer to analyze the qualification of its merchandise for duty-free treatment under the US-Singapore FTA.
- Advised Australian government legal services provider regarding US FDA patent certification and notice requirements for new drugs, OTC drugs and dietary supplements and impact of US-Australia FTA.
- Advised EU/US ear protection device manufacturer concerning the eligibility of its earplugs and earmuffs for preferential duty treatment under the US-Australia FTA and the NAFTA, and the inventory control methods for assigning eligible status of fungible merchandise.
- Advised Australian government legal services provider on impact of US-Australia FTA on US government procurement under the Buy America Act, Trade Agreements Act and FAR, and certain state government procedures.
- Actively worked with US Customs & Border Protection, US Congressional staff, and USTR and Department of Commerce officials concerning the negotiation and implementation of various trade agreement and drawback legislation provisions.
- Assisted multinational apparel importer to determine applicability of its non-originating merchandise for tariff rate quotas under the NAFTA.
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