Questions from Business Law

Q: U.S. presidents have considerable authority from Congress to protect

U.S. presidents have considerable authority from Congress to protect domestic industry from foreign competition. But that authority has its limits. Are you able to list and describe the range of optio...

Q: According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, in

According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, in 2015 there were $1.1 billion of “large residential washers” imported from China. Whirlpool, a Michigan manufacturer, filed petitions for AD duties on w...

Q: The 2012 amendments to the CVD statute, cited in this chapter

The 2012 amendments to the CVD statute, cited in this chapter, permits CVD duties on imports from NME countries retroactively to 2006. Wireking, an affected importer, argued that this violated the Ex...

Q: During the recession of 2009, the U.S. government

During the recession of 2009, the U.S. government financially “bailed out” the American automotive industry. The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers then petitioned the Ministry of Commerce...

Q: In a U.S. AD investigation, the ITA requests

In a U.S. AD investigation, the ITA requests information from foreign producers or exporters on the foreign market value of their product in their home market. Respondents are expected to comply in a...

Q: Use the Customs Rulings Online Search System (CROSS) on the

Use the Customs Rulings Online Search System (CROSS) on the website of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to find rulings that might help in determining the following classifications: a. You intend t...

Q: Assume your cellphone is assembled in China from parts that originate in

Assume your cellphone is assembled in China from parts that originate in dozens of countries. What factors must you be able to prove to U.S. Customs in order to mark the phone as “Assembled in China?...

Q: Allstar imported a polyester fleece textile product that is similar to a

Allstar imported a polyester fleece textile product that is similar to a blanket, but has sleeves for arms. It was in one size only, measuring 71 × 54 inches, with sleeves 28 inches long. There was no...

Q: CamelBak imported backpacks used for outdoor activities and designed to deliver “

CamelBak imported backpacks used for outdoor activities and designed to deliver “hands-free” water on-the-go. Each of the subject articles is a textile bag with padded shoulder straps and an insulated...

Q: Was this confiscation a commercial activity in which a private businessperson could

Was this confiscation a commercial activity in which a private businessperson could engage? Was the Cuban government’s assertion of rights to post-intervention sums paid for cigars a commercial act? I...