News & Insights
USTR EXTENDS EXISTING SECTION 301 CHINA TARIFF EXCLUSIONS, AGAIN
On December 26, the USTR announced that it is once again extending the only remaining exclusions from the Section 301...
November Food and Agriculture Regulatory Recap
OFW’s Food & Agriculture team regularly monitors announcements and policy issuances from FDA, USDA, and other agencies to keep our...
Importing Human Food to the U.S.: FDA Requirements, Prior Notice & What Importers Must Know
OFW’s Customs and Trade team regularly assists food importers with import compliance and enforcement matters. Importers of human foods should...
International Travelers Beware: CBP Seized More Than $7 million from Travelers Across the U.S. in October 2023
Did you know that if you travel to the U.S. carrying large amounts of money, you are required to report...
Upcoming State Effective Dates for PFAS in Food Packaging
Food manufacturers should be aware of some upcoming compliance deadlines in various states that have banned Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances...
Scope Comments in Antidumping and Countervailing Investigations on Aluminum Extrusions Due November 13, 2023
As per the Department of Commerce’s (“Commerce”) notices published on October 31, 2023 in the Federal Register, Commerce has initiated...
Arkansas Becomes the First State to Enforce Foreign-Ownership Land Restrictions
On October 17, 2023, Arkansas became the first state to enforce a state law banning certain foreign entities from owning...
Decoding CBP’s Modernized Customs Broker Regulations – What You Need to Know
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued the final rule modernizing the customs broker regulations 19 CFR 111 with an...
OFW Lawyers Recognized in the Best Lawyers 2024
OFW Law proudly congratulates seven of our lawyers: Brett Schwemer (Managing Principal), Stephen Terman (Principal), Arthur Tsien (Senior Counsel), Richard...
THOMAS PAHL JOINS FIRM AS OF COUNSEL
OFW is pleased to announce that Thomas Pahl has joined the firm as Of Counsel. Mr. Pahl will focus his...
FDA’s Focus on Cybersecurity Creates Avoidable Risk for Management
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been actively working to address cybersecurity concerns related to medical devices. On...
USTR Extends Existing Section 301 China Tariff Exclusions
The USTR announced that it is extending the only exclusions from the Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin goods that currently...
OFW and AFI Invite You to a Food Industry Update: Trends in Customs and Trade and Litigation
Thursday, September 21 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Click here to register for this event. Space is limited. In today’s...
Antidumping and Countervailing Duties Petitions Filed on Pea Protein from China (8/30/23 Update)
** 8/30/2023 UPDATE ** On August 28th, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) issued a preliminary determination that the U.S....
Dillard to Provide Webinar on USDA Meat and Poultry Labeling Requirements
OFW Law’s USDA Practice Head, John Dillard, will be providing a free webinar on USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) regulatory...