EIA Files Amicus Brief in Key De Minimis Case, Building on Momentum from Court Ruling Striking Down Tariffs
May 30, 2025
In a pivotal move for the American ecommerce community, the EIA today announced the filing of an amicus curiae brief in the United States Court of International Trade (CIT) case Axle of Dearborn, Inc. d/b/a Detroit Axle v. Department of Commerce. EIA was supported in this effort by James K. Kearney, a partner in the Government Contracts and Global practice groups at Womble Bond Dickinson. …
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Court Strikes Down Tariffs: A Win for Ecommerce, But the Fight Continues
May 29, 2025
In a significant ruling for the import and e-commerce community, the United States Court of International Trade has invalidated several major tariff programs implemented by the Trump administration under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The decision, dated May 28, 2025, was issued by a unanimous 3-judge panel, which found that the President exceeded the authority granted by Congress in imposing widespread "Trafficking Tariffs" and "Worldwide and Retaliatory Tariffs".…
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CBP Publishes Guidance on Elimination of De Minimis Exception for Low-Value Imports from China and Hong Kong
April 29, 2025
On April 28, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published a public notice providing additional information regarding the elimination of the de minimis exception for goods being imported from China and Hong Kong. This notice implements changes directed by President Trump's Executive Order 14256 and subsequent amendments. These changes specifically apply to products of the People's Republic of China (PRC), which the order specifies includes products of Hong Kong.…
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Triple Threat to Ecommerce: Reciprocal Tariffs and De Minimis Changes Create Existential Crisis for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
April 10, 2025
The EIA is issuing an urgent warning to American policymakers. The recent flurry of Executive Orders concerning reciprocal tariffs and low-value imports, particularly those originating from the People’s Republic of China (PRC), represent a triple threat to the viability of countless U.S.-based small and mid-sized e-commerce companies. …
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Two Executive Orders, One Big Question Mark for Ecommerce Companies
April 3, 2025
The EIA is closely monitoring recent developments out of the White House, specifically the two Executive Orders issued on April 2, 2025, that will undoubtedly have ramifications for the ecommerce sector. We believe it's crucial for our members and the wider industry to understand the potential impacts of these presidential actions.…
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EIA Stands Strong for American Businesses & Consumers in Comments on Proposed Tariff Rulemaking
March 25, 2025
The EIA has filed comments in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection concerning trade and national security actions and low-value shipments. The EIA defends the crucial role of the de minimis exemption and cautions against proposals that would inflict harm on small businesses and consumers.…
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