Adams Lee has more than twenty years’ experience providing strategic advice and legal guidance on complex international trade and administrative regulatory matters to US and foreign companies, trade associations, and foreign governments. He advises companies in a broad range of industries on international trade remedy and trade policy issues.
Adams brings a wealth of knowledge to Harris Sliwoski’s international trade practice. He is adept at quickly evaluating strategic options and developing the best comprehensive legal approach in light of relevant policy and case law. Beyond achieving significant DOC and ITC results that improve his clients’ competitive position, Adams helps them understand complex trade issues so they can make well-informed business decisions.
AD/CVD Petitions Against Erythritol from China On December 13, 2024, new antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions were filed against imports of erythritol from China. Erythritol is a natural sugar alternative. The petition was filed by one U.S. producer, Cargill, who states that they are the only U.S. producer erythritol. China accounts for almost
Sol Gel Alumina-based Ceramic Abrasive Grains from China On November 25, 2024, new antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions were filed against imports of sol gel alumina based ceramic abrasive grains from China. Ceramic abrasive grains are used as backings (i.e., sandpapers, grinding wheels, grinding cylinders, grinding discs, etc.) for high-precision manufacturing tools. The
Float Glass Products from China and Malaysia On November 21, 2024, new antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions were filed against imports of Float Glass Products from China and Malaysia. Float glass is used in a wide range of applications: architectural (windows, doors), automotive (windshields, windows), electronic, furniture, interior design applications. The petition was
Overhead Door Counterbalance Torsion Springs from China and India On October 29, 2024, new antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions were filed against imports of Overhead Door Counterbalance Torsion Springs from China and India. Overhead door springs are helical steel springs with tightly wound coils that typically are used to raise and lower overhead
Hard Empty Capsules from Brazil, China, India, and Vietnam On October 24, 2024, new antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions were filed against imports of Hard Empty Capsules from Brazil, China, India and Vietnam. Hard Empty Capsules (HEC) are unfilled cylindrical shells (usually gelatin based) that are used to hold pharmaceutical or nutraceutical products. The
On September 30, 2024, a new antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petition was filed against imports of Hexamine from China, Germany, India and Saudi Arabia. Due to its reactive nature, hexamine is used primarily as an input to produce explosives and energy products, a curing agent or catalyst in the plastics and resin industries,
Anti-dumping (AD) and Countervailing Duty (CVD) Risks Anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations can have a significant impact on businesses that import products into the United States, either directly 0r indirectly. These investigations, initiated by domestic industries, aim to protect against unfairly traded imports. Understanding the factors that trigger such inquiries is crucial for
United States Antidumping Cases Companies importing products into the United States from China may be unfamiliar with terms such as “non-market economy (NME),” “respondent,” and “surrogate values.” However, this quickly changes when such companies’ imported goods are subject to a U.S. antidumping proceeding. U.S. antidumping or “AD” cases are complex. This is especially true for
On July 10, 2024, a new antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petition was filed against imports of Tungsten Shot from China. Tungsten shot is used to produce shotgun shot. The petition was by Tungsten Parts Wyoming, Inc. Unlike most AD/CVD petition, this petitioner admits that they only began production last year in 2023, and
On June 20, 2024, two new antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions were filed against imports of: (1) Certain Brake Drums from China and Türkiye; and (2) Certain Low Speed Personal Transportation Vehicles from China. These AD/CVD investigations will be conducted by two federal agencies: the International Trade Commission (“ITC”) will investigate whether the
