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Methylene Diphenyl-Diisocyanate (MDI) United States custom case and lawyers
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New AD/CVD Petitions: Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) from China

Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) from China On February 12, 2025, new antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions were filed against imports of methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (“MDI”) from China. MDI is a class of isocyanates derived from aniline.  MDI is a versatile chemical intermediate that is used as an input in a wide range of

International scam recovery lawyers
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Is It a Scam? A Guide to Staying Safe Online

How to Protect Yourself from Online Fraud and International Financial Scams Our law firm has extensive experience pursuing internet scammers and fraudsters, particularly those operating across borders. These cases often involve complex investigations and international litigation, and we are uniquely equipped to handle the challenges they present. Over the years, we have dealt with a

international trademarks, patents and copyrights
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Protecting Intellectual Property via U.S. Customs

Managing Intellectual Property Rights in the U.S. Customs Regulatory Environment For companies that import products into the United States, U.S. Customs plays a critical role in enforcing intellectual property (IP) rights by ensuring that counterfeit goods and infringing products do not enter the country. This post explores how IP holders can navigate the U.S. Customs

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New AD/CVD Petitions: Temporary Steel Fencing from China

New AD/CVD Petitions: Temporary Steel Fencing from China On January 15, 2025, new antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions were filed against imports of temporary steel fencing from China. Temporary fencing is marketed primarily to construction companies and event organizers who need temporary solutions that are relatively easy to transport, assemble and disassemble. The

China Slag Pots AD CVD Case, showing Slag pots from China for Antidumping lawyers
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New AD/CVD Petitions: Slag Pots from China

Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Petitions Against Slag Pots from China On December 31, 2024, new antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions were filed against imports of slag pots from China. Slag pots are essential equipment used by steelmakers and other metallurgical industries to collect and transfer molten slag. The petition was filed by WHEMCO-Steel

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New AD/CVD Petitions: Active Anode Material from China

New AD/CVD Petitions Against Active Anode Material from China On December 17, 2024, new antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions were filed against imports of active anode material from China. Active anode material is the primary component in the anode of lithium-ion batteries used to power electric vehicles, consumer electronics, medical equipment and other

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The TikTok Ban: Just Another Brick in the US-China Decoupling Wall

I have previously written on the TikTok Ban. Legislation passed by congress and signed into law by President Biden earlier in 2024 would require TikTok’s parent company ByteDance to sell TikTok to a US company or face an outright ban in the United States. ByteDance has until January 19, 2025, to sell the app before

A package of erythritol with "Made in China" label is displayed against a digital industrial background with schematic designs and factory images.
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New AD/CVD Petitions: Erythritol from China

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

International sourcing agents: the pros and the cons
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New AD/CVD Petitions: Sol Gel Alumina-Based Ceramic Abrasive Grains from China

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