Trade Remedy Duties – Section 201

Trade Remedy on Solar Cells and Panels, and Washing Machines and Parts

Section 201 or “safeguard” actions are designed to provide a temporary “safeguard” in order to facilitate positive adjustment of a domestic industry to import competition. “Positive adjustment” in the law means the ability of the industry to compete successfully with imports after termination of the safeguard measure, or the industry’s orderly transfer of resources to other productive pursuits; and the ability of dislocated workers to transition productively.

Safeguard measures restrict imports of a product temporarily if a domestic industry is seriously injured or threatened with serious injury caused by a surge in imports. Global safeguard investigations do not require the finding of unfair trade practice. The relief provided under this law is temporary in order to provide the industry with time to adjust to import competition. The President determines whether to provide relief.

In-Depth Coverage: Trade Remedies

• What are Trade Remedies?
• Antidumping Duty (AD) and Countervailing Duty (CVD)
• Foreign Trade Zones and AD/CVD
• Section 301
• Section 201
• Section 232

Section 201 of the Trade Act of 1974 allows companies and industries to petition the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that their industries are being unfairly harmed by foreign products. On January 23, 2018, the President issued Presidential Proclamation 9693 and Presidential Proclamation 9694 imposing tariff rate quotas and increased duties on imports of solar cells and panels, and washing machines and parts, effective February 7, 2018. The safeguard measures include tariff rate quotas.  A tariff rate quota permits a specified quantity of merchandise to be imported at a reduced duty rate during a specified period.  For example, the tariff rate quota on solar cells allows importations of a specified quantity of solar cells at no additional duty.   After this specified quantity of solar cells is imported, additional duty is imposed on the over quota imports. These duties are eligible for drawback refunds if the products are exported. These duties are eligible for drawback refunds if the products are exported.

Please monitor the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) website frequently for the most current information: Section 201 Trade Remedy on Solar Cells and Panels, and Washing Machines and Parts

In-Depth Coverage: Country of Origin

• Country of Origin of Imported Merchandise
• Customs Ruling: Country of Origin
• Country of Origin: Food Products
• Country of Origin: Chemical and Pharmaceutical Products
• Country of Origin & Country of Manufacture: CBP vs. FDA
• Country of Origin: Substantial Transformation or Country of Assembly Test
• Country of Origin and Free Trade Agreement
• Country of Origin and Section 301

In-Depth Coverage: Cosmetics Import Requirements

• Importing Cosmetics into the U.S.
• Cosmetics – Regulations and Enforcement by FDA
• Organic Cosmetic Products
• Shelf Life and Expiration Date of Cosmetics
• Cruelty-Free or Not Tested on Animals Labeling or Claims
• Cosmetics, Drugs, or Cosmetics and Drugs
• Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program (VCRP)

In-Depth Coverage: Customs Valuation

• What is the Price Actually Paid or Payable?
• What is an assist?
• What is the First Sale Rule?
• Rebates Subsequent to Importation
• Transaction Value for Related Party Transaction
• Buying and Selling Commissions in the Transaction Value
• Valuation of Merchandise Imported on Consignment

In-Depth Coverage: USDA-Regulated Products

• Importing USDA-Regulated Food Products
• Import Regulation by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
• Food Products – FDA or USDA Regulated
• Country of Origin Labeling
• Importing Animals, Animal Products, and Biologics into the US
• Importing Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products into the US
• Labeling and Marking of Imported Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products
• USDA National Organic Program (NOP)
• Agricultural Safeguards and USDA Licensing

In-Depth Coverage: Importing Medical Device 

• Importing Medical Devices into the U.S.
• Medical Device Facility Registration and Device Listing
• Premarket Requirements for Imported Medical Devices
• Medical Device – Premarket Notification 510(k)
• Medical Device – Premarket Approval (PMA)
• Medical Device – Investigational Device Exemption (IDE)

In-Depth Coverage: Importing Food Products 

• What is FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)? 
• Prior Notice of Imported Foods
• FDA Food Facility Registration
• Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food
• Risk-Based Preventive Control for Animal Food
• Protect Food against Intentional Adulteration
• What is Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP)?
• What is FSMA Produce Safety Rule?

Customs Clearance and Import Requirements

• Entry of Imported Merchandise
• What is Section 321 Entry?
• What is Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)
• What is an Automated Broker Interface (ABI)?
• Who is Ultimate Consignee?
• What is Non-Resident Importer Program?
• Country of Origin of Imported Merchandise
• What is the Country of Assembly?
• What if the FDA's Country of Manufacture?
• Marking of Country of Origin on U.S. Imports
• What is Customs Bond?
• Reconciliation Prototype and Bond Rider
• Who Needs a Customs Broker?
• What is Customs Ruling Program?
• Classification of Imported Goods
• How is imported merchandise appraised?
• What are Import Quotas?
• What are Trade Remedy Duties?
• Antidumping Duty (AD) and Countervailing Duty (CVD)
• What is Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ)?
• What is Importer Security Filing (ISF)?
• What is Temporary Importation under Bond (TIB)
• What is In-Bond Process?

Quick Link To U.S. Customs & Import Requirements

FDA-Regulated Products and Import Requirements

• What is Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)?
• Prior Notice of Imported Foods
• Food Facility Registration
• Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food
• Risk-Based Preventive Control for Animal Food
• Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption
• What is Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP)?
• Protect Food against Intentional Adulteration
• FDA Regulated Product in Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ)
• Entry Review Process for FDA Regulated Products
• Country of Origin  VS  Country of Manufacture
• Foods Regulated by FDA or USDA: What is the Difference?
• Label and Labeling Claims for Conventional Food and Dietary Supplements
• What is USDA Country of Origin Labeling (COOL)?
• Import for Export of FDA Regulated Products
• FDA Regulated Products in Personal Baggage or Sending by Mail or Courier
• International Mail Facility (IMF) and FDA Regulation
• Importing Biological Product Regulated by CBER
• Importing Cosmetics and Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program (VCRP)
• Importing Drugs into the U.S.
• Importing OTC Drugs into the U.S.
• Importing Veterinary Drugs into the U.S.
• Importing Tobacco Products into the U.S.
• Importing Medical Devices into the U.S
• Importing Food Products into he U.S.
• Importing Radiation-Emitting Products into the U.S.

Guidance on customs & logistics solution for traditional and e-commerce importers and exporters

Importer Security Filing (ISF)

An ISF is required when cargo (ocean only) laden on vessel at a foreign port is destined for shipment to the U.S.  Under ISF rule, some importing information and details regarding cargo must be transmitted to the CBP at least 24 hours before goods are loaded onto the vessel.

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Customs Clearance

All goods imported into the U.S. are required to be declared to CBP. Our customs broker will help you stay in compliance with customs laws and regulations and clear your goods quickly and efficiently with our electronic Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) and Automated Broker Interface (ABI) Single Window System.

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Section 321 Entry

Section 321 entry allows importing free of duty and tax for shipments imported by one person on one day having a fair retail value in the country of shipment not more than $800. We provide our resident and non-resident clients with dedicated ACE eManifest solutions for Section 321 entry of all modes of transportation. 

Non-resident Importer Program

If you want to sell your products in U.S. marketplaces, but you are a business owner located outside of the U.S. and do not have an entity or presence in the U.S., you need to be established as a Foreign Importer of Record before your products can be imported into the U.S. We can help you.