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Trump Tariff Survival Guide

With U.S. trade policy constantly evolving and Customs enforcement increasing, importers face more pressure than ever to ensure customs compliance from the beginning. One misstep – whether it is a misclassified product, an...more

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Trump Tariffs Raise False Claims Act Risks as Customs Enforcement Increases

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During his 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump made tariffs a cornerstone of his foreign and domestic policy. With new 25% tariffs now imposed on Mexico and Canada, along with an additional 10% tariff on imports from...more

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DHS, Treasury, and CBP Seek to Modify the De Minimis Exemption from Duties and Fees for Low Value Shipments, Including to Prohibit...

19 U.S.C. § 1321(a)(2) authorizes administrative exemptions from duty, tax, and formal entry procedures for shipments of certain imported articles, including articles valued at $800 or less. The importing community often...more

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Five Compliance Best Practices for … CTPAT Compliance Requirements

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As an accompaniment to our biweekly series on “What Every Multinational Company Should Know About” various international trade, enforcement, and compliance topics, below find an update to our series on compliance checks that...more

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Key Trade Issues to Watch in 2025: A Preview Series

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As we look ahead to the new year and the many changes it will bring, the Venable International Trade and Logistics Group will be issuing a series of brief client alerts previewing key trade areas and issues to watch in 2025....more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

December 2024 Newsletter - Braumiller Law Group

In today’s complex global marketplace, businesses are increasingly confronted with the challenges of supply chain disruptions, rising costs, and fierce competition—all exacerbated by trade remedy tariffs. While many of these...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Jurisdiction and History of Tariff Classification Litigation in the U.S

[Written by: Mike Smiszek, Senior Trade Advisor, Braumiller Consulting Group] Several tribunals and courts were established at various periods of America’s history to resolve trade-related litigation, both at the trial and...more

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Five Compliance Best Practices for … Customs Housekeeping

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As an accompaniment to our biweekly series on “What Every Multinational Company Should Know About” various international trade, enforcement, and compliance topics, below find an update to our series on compliance checks that...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Customs and Border Protection proposes expansion of Biometric Fee for H-1B and L-1 visa petitions

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has proposed a new rule for the 9-11 Response and Biometric Entry-Exit Fee for H-1B and L-1 Visa Petitions. Under the proposal, the fee requirement would be expanded to nearly all covered...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Level-Up Your CTPAT Portal

When I think of a portal my mind goes immediately to science fiction gateways in time. The literary skills of H.G. Wells in the classic Time Machine, or some of the works of Michael Crichton. Traversing the fantastical realms...more

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As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns: May 2024

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Welcome to the May 2024 issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month. We bring you the most recent and...more

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As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns - April 2024

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Welcome to the April 2024 issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month. We bring you the most recent and...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - April 2024 - La importancia de las Claves de Pedimento en el Régimen Aduanero de las IMMEX

En México, un régimen aduanero es el destino o tratamiento que se da a los bienes objeto de control aduanero de conformidad con la naturaleza y propósitos de una operación aduanera. Las empresas con un programa IMMEX pueden...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - April 2024 - De Minimis An Ever-Growing Problem of De Maximus Proportion

From Wikipedia: De minimis is a Latin expression meaning “pertaining to minimal things”, normally in the terms de minimis non curat praetor. (“The praetor does not concern himself with trifles”) or de minimis non curat lex...more

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InterConnect Newsletter - Q1 2024

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Courts have clearly established that a shipper cannot prevail in a freight claim against a carrier if an “Act of God” caused the freight loss or damage. The Act of God defense is an original, and one of the most...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Braumiller Law Group & Braumiller Consulting Group February 2024 newsletter

Last June (2023), in response to a ruling request from Your Special Delivery Services Specialty Logistics (YSDS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued HQ H324098, clarifying what it means to be an “owner or purchaser”...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - February 2024 - What is the “First Sale” Rule and How Does it Affect Me?

Carol works in import compliance for Acme Corporation. Her customs broker advises her of a shipment from Kung Pao Industrial Company in China and asks for clearance instructions. Carol has never heard of Kung Pao Industrial...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

[Webinar] What is a "First Sale" Transaction, and What Do You Do About it? - April 11th, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm CST

Join Braumiller Law Group Senior Counsel Bruce Leeds for the next few presentations in a monthly series regarding Hot Topics in International Trade Compliance...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

[Webinar] Assistance With Assists - March 7th, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm CST

Join Braumiller Law Group Senior Counsel Bruce Leeds for the next few presentations in a monthly series regarding Hot Topics in International Trade Compliance...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

[Webinar] Reconciling Reconciliation - February 8th, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm CST

Join Braumiller Law Group Senior Counsel Bruce Leeds for the next few presentations in a monthly series regarding Hot Topics in International Trade Compliance...more

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CBP Further Defines Customs Business in New Ruling

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A recent ruling analyzed whether certain functions performed in preparation for filing an entry with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) arise to the level of “Customs Business” that must be performed by a licensed...more

Torres Trade Law, PLLC

Should I File a Customs Prior Disclosure?

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Many importers have experienced at one time or another that horrible, stomach-turning feeling that comes with the realization that merchandise they have been importing has been entered under the wrong HTS code, with the...more

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What You Need to Know about 19 USC 1592

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In 2022, Customs and Border Protection (“CBP” or “Customs”) processed $3.35 trillion in imports, issued 2,121 penalties, and collected $19.3 million from penalties and liquidated damages. Section 1592 of the Tariff Act of...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 12th Advanced Forum on Import Compliance & Enforcement - November 7th - 8th, Washington, DC

Back by popular demand! Join U.S. imports/customs controls experts and supply chain professionals at ACI’s Advanced Forum on Import Compliance and Enforcement, taking place November 7–8, 2023, in Washington, D.C....more

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Snapshot: New Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Petitions on Aluminum Lithographic Printing Plates from China and Japan

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On September 28, 2023, Eastman Kodak Company filed antidumping duty (AD) petitions on Aluminum Lithographic Printing Plates from China and Japan, and a countervailing duty (CVD) petition on the same product from China....more

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