Customs, Tariffs, and Imports
With a deep understanding of U.S. import laws, tariffs, and customs enforcement, our International Trade team guides both domestic and global businesses in complying with evolving regulations, managing tariff risks, and optimizing supply chains. We are also actively engaged in advocating on proposed regulations and legislation impacting our clients’ interests in the import arena.
Counsel for a complex regulatory landscape
In navigating U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, businesses want to minimize risks of penalties, disruptions to supply chains, and the effects of tariffs. Our team paves the way for you with options tailored to your unique business.
We help clients by:
- Strategizing on special tariffs, such as those under Section 301, Section 232, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), and antidumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD)
- Analyzing the appropriate tariff classification, country of origin, customs valuation, and preferential tariff treatment under trade agreements
- Engaging in regulatory proceedings such as in investigations (civil and criminal), detentions and seizures, penalties, and liquidated damages claims, and protecting against substantial CBP penalties via voluntary prior disclosures
- Advocating for the accurate assessment of duties or application of CBP regulations, such as in binding ruling requests, protests, responses to CBP inquiries, and litigating before the U.S. Court of International Trade and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- Ensuring compliance with forced labor and supply chain regulations, including the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
Regulatory advocacy and industry leadership
Our attorneys relentlessly monitor changes in trade and import policies to guide you through evolving government priorities. As industry leaders, we also proactively represent client interests by filing comments on proposed regulations, advocating on proposed legislation, and participating in Congressional and agency meetings.
Our customs practice involves regular interaction with key U.S. government agencies, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Foreign Trade Zones Board, International Trade Commission, and Department of Commerce. Internationally, we have advised on matters before the World Customs Organization and customs authorities in Canada and Mexico.
Ultimately, we provide the legal guidance businesses need to navigate the complexities of import transactions with clarity and confidence.