On September 14, 2024, the Cambodian government unveiled its new IP recordation system portal during a workshop at the National Customs School. Now, two weeks later, the system is fully operational. Accessible through the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) website (https://lnkd.in/g6UkZfSj), the portal requires users to create an authorized account. Currently, there is…

On September 11, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) published the final conclusion regarding the first end-of-term review of the anti-dumping and countervailing duties on laminated woven sacks imported from Vietnam. The DOC had initially imposed these duties on June 4, 2019, and initiated the first end-of-term review on May 1, 2024. The products…

Recently, the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) of India announced the acceptance of a petition to initiate an anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigation on calcium carbonate filler masterbatch originating from or imported from Vietnam. Calcium carbonate filler masterbatch is a plastic compound widely used in the plastics industry, created by combining calcium carbonate (CaCO3)…

On September 19, 2024, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issued a Statement of Reasons regarding the final conclusions related to the anti-dumping investigation of wire imported from China, Egypt, and Vietnam (WR 2024 IN). The import volumes and specific duty rates for Vietnamese exporters are as follows: Exporter Import Volume During Investigation (% of…

On September 17, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) announced preliminary results for the 20th administrative review (POR 20) of anti-dumping duties on frozen catfish fillets exported from Vietnam to the U.S. for the period from August 1, 2022, to July 31, 2023. In this review, a total of eight Vietnamese exporters were examined,…

On September 3, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) announced the initiation of the third final end-of-term review on the anti-dumping duty order regarding uncovered innerspring units from Vietnam, which are used in the production of mattresses. The investigated product is uncovered innerspring units, classified under HS codes 9404.29.9010; 9404.10.0000; 9404.29.9005; 9404.29.9011; 7326.20.0070; 7326.20.0090;…

Recently, the Department of Foreign Trade of Thailand (Investigating Authority) accepted a petition to initiate an anti-dumping investigation on cold-rolled stainless steel products originating from or imported from Vietnam, posing the risk of trade remedy investigations for Vietnamese producers of this product. The petitioner is Posco-Thainox Public Co., Ltd. The cold-rolled stainless steel (HS codes…

On September 18, 2024, the Indonesian Trade Remedy Agency initiated a safeguard investigation on certain tarpaulin fabric products. The investigated products are classified under HS codes ex3921.90.90; ex3926.90.90; ex6306.12.00. Tarpaulin fabric is a durable, flexible, and waterproof material made from various fibers such as polyester, vinyl, polyethylene, or cotton. These tarps are usually coated to…

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) refers to a system of methods aimed at resolving disputes outside of court, including mediation, arbitration, negotiation, and conciliation. ADR is increasingly valued worldwide due to its flexibility, speed, and lower costs compared to traditional litigation processes. Among these methods, mediation is one of the most common, with the goal of…

In the context of an increasingly dynamic economy, the use of assets to secure financial obligations, particularly through the mortgaging of land use rights, has become a common practice in Vietnam. Additionally, real estate valuation is an indispensable step in determining the actual value of the collateral, playing a crucial role in the appraisal and…