National Association of Manufacturers Sues CBP Over Excise Tax Drawback Provisions

The National Association of Manufacturers filed a lawsuit with the Court of International Trade over new regulations that prevent drawback for goods subject to excise taxes. Among other arguments in the April 17 filing, the association said the drawback changes related to excise taxes, which were implemented as part of a general overhaul of drawback under the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act, go against the expressed aim of lawmakers. The court should vacate the rule's excise tax drawback provisions, said NAM.