GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN

In separate cases, CBP has determined that there is a reasonable suspicion that importers are evading the AD and CV duty orders on aluminium extrusions from mainland China (by not declaring certain door thresholds containing aluminium extrusions as subject to these orders) as well as hardwood plywood from mainland China (by transshipment through Vietnam). More

BIS is accepting comments through 24 December on the feasibility and cost of implementing a mechanism for tracking and controlling exports of electronic waste. Although no specific legislation has yet been passed mandating export controls related to e-waste, BIS is seeking public comments on various issues to help it assess the prevalence of counterfeit goods in military and civilian electronic supply chains and whether the proposed changes would adequately address this problem. More

Freedom of contract has long underpinned business to business (B2B) relationships, as distinguished from business to consumer (B2C) relationships which are heavily regulated in the EU. In B2B scenarios parties are usually free to tailor contracts according to their needs. However, this longstanding legal principle is being increasingly questioned in the food supply chain, where unfair trade practices are widespread. More

The Federal Maritime Commission is inviting comments through 6 December on its initial draft strategic plan for fiscal years 2018-2022, which provides the framework to address current and anticipated challenges in the ocean transportation industry over the next five years. More