In this article, the third in our blog series on U.S. tariffs (check out the other two pieces on origination and classification), we continue to spotlight high-risk tariff practices and potential enforcement...more
With recent increases in U.S. tariffs and the increasing complexity of determining applicable duties for different products, importers are looking for ways to reduce their tariff exposure. Since a product’s tariff treatment...more
5/19/2025
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Customs and Border Protection ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Fraud ,
Imports ,
International Trade ,
Misclassification ,
National Security ,
Penalties ,
Tariffs ,
Trump Administration
With the recent surge in tariffs and imposition of differentiated tariffs for different countries of origin (i.e., higher tariffs for goods originating from China than from neighboring countries and potentially other...more
5/7/2025
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Country of Origin ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Enforcement Actions ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Imports ,
International Trade ,
Penalties ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs
I. Key Takeaways -
- The Secretary of Commerce is investigating the effects of imports of pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical ingredients (and their derivative products) on national security to support potential tariffs or...more
4/18/2025
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Comment Period ,
Drug Pricing ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Imports ,
Medical Devices ,
National Security ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Expansion Act of 1962 ,
Trade Relations ,
U.S. Commerce Department