Hogan Lovells team shatters the case against glass wine bottles
Washington, D.C. – 20 September, 2024 – Hogan Lovells announced a victory for its client, Berlin Packaging LLC, in a recent ruling by the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) concerning the import of glass wine bottles.
The USITC has determined that imports of glass wine bottles from China are not causing material injury or threatening material injury to the large and highly consolidated U.S. wine bottle makers.
International Trade & Investment lead partner Jared Wessel, said: “We are pleased to have secured a favorable ruling for our client Berlin Packaging, and for the wineries and farmers that depend on Berlin to get their bottles in the quantities, shapes, and packaging that the domestic glassmakers will not provide. This is a clear win for farmers and continues our firm’s efforts to protect U.S. agriculture.”
Berlin Packaging, a prominent distributor of packaging products including glass wine bottles, argued that the high-priced and declining imports were not harmful to the dominant domestic wine bottle makers. The USITC agreed.
International Trade & Investment Counsel Mike Jacobson said: “This is the second time since 2020 that the USITC has rejected domestic glassmakers’ requests for new tariffs on glass containers. Hopefully this is the last time.”
This outcome highlights Hogan Lovells’ dedication to protecting our clients’ interests in complex trade issues.
The Hogan Lovells team consisted of Jared Wessel (Partner), Mike Jacobson (Counsel), and Lyric Galvin (Associate).
