Are exclusion orders enforced by U.S. Customs and Border Protection?
Maiorana: Yes, exclusion orders are enforced by Customs. When the Commission issues an exclusion order there is a 60-day Presidential review period during which time the Office of the President can reverse the exclusion order because of public or foreign policy reasons. During that 60-day window, complainants and their counsel will work with Customs to assist them in preparing to enforce the exclusion order, as will respondents and their counsel. Editor: What are the advantages of a Section 337 investigation verses a civil action in federal court? Maiorana: One of the biggest advantages of a Section 337 investigation is the speed at which it is conducted. The statute states the investigation must be completed at the earliest practicable time. The typical time from initiation of the investigation until final determination by the Commission is 15 months as compared with a district court litigation which could take two or three years before going to trial. So, in view of that speed, a com
