September 18 Deadline - Possible Section 301 Duty Refunds

September 18 Deadline - Possible Section 301 Duty Refunds

A recent lawsuit filed with the Court of International Trade (CIT) contests the duties assessed under Section 301, Lists 3 and 4A. This challenge alleges that these lists were retaliatory in nature and unrelated to China's unfair trade practices.

The filing further claims that the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) did not follow the requirements of the Administrative Procedures Act when instituting these additional tariffs.

If successful, the lawsuit could result in the complete refund of tariffs collected against goods included on lists 3 and 4A with China as a country of origin. In order to preserve a company's potential rights to refunds, importers must file their own, independent, claims with CIT by September 18, 2020.

For immediate assistance regarding this matter, please reach out to your Janel Group Account Representative. Janel Group will be following this matter closely, and further updates will be provided as they come available.