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False Claims and Trade Compliance: Enforcement Examples (Part III of III)

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In the prior post, I cited three significant risk areas for False Claims Act (“FCA”) risks and trade compliance: (1) Valuation; (2) Misclassification and (3) Country of Origin. On April 18, 2025, the United States filed a...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Customs Fraud Investigations Will Be a DOJ Area of Focus

On May 12, 2025, Department of Justice (DOJ) Criminal Chief Matthew Galeotti issued a memorandum addressing the “Fight Against White-Collar Crime.” The memorandum lists several priorities for white-collar criminal...more

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Are there ways to reduce the customs value of goods and thereby reduce tariffs?

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 consequences. ...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

What Every Multinational Company Should Know About … Customs Enforcement and False Claims Act Risks (Part III)

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Our previous article on What Every Multinational Company Should Know About … Customs Enforcement and False Claims Act Risks (Part I) outlined how import-related risks have substantially increased given the combination of the...more

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Are There Legitimate Ways to Achieve More Advantageous Tariff Classifications?

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

The Volkov Law Group

Episode 369 -- Stepping Into the Enforcement Spotlight -- Customs and Border Patrol and Import Enforcement

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What if your next import shipment becomes the centre of a federal enforcement action — not because of criminal intent, but because of a mistake? In today’s episode, Michael Volkov breaks down the expanding power and reach of...more

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Can I Avoid New U.S. Tariffs by Routing Goods Through Different Countries? (Spoiler Alert: No)

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

The Volkov Law Group

Reviewing the CPB Enforcement Process Under 19 U.S.C. § 1592 (Part II of II)

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CPB’s administrative enforcement program is robust and increasing, especially with the importance of trade and tariff enforcement.  There are a lot of “ins and outs” (Big Lewbowski Here) to the administrative process which...more

Torres Trade Law, PLLC

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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Stepping Into the Enforcement Spotlight — Customs and Border Patrol and Import Enforcement (Part I of II)

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The Trump Administration is committed to a re-defined objective of fair trade. This will have a significant impact on all businesses, across all operational functions. This is not surprising — for years, the United States...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

What Every Multinational Company Should Know About … Customs Enforcement and False Claims Act Risks (Part II)

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As detailed in Part I of our three-part series on Minimizing Customs Enforcement and False Claims Act Risks, the combination of the new high-tariff environment, the heightened ability of Customs (and the general public) to...more

Seward & Kissel LLP

Undervalue at Your Own Risk: The False Claims Act Comes for Imports

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While some enforcement areas have taken a pause this year, False Claims Act enforcement—especially around customs duties—is moving and likely to get busier. Just last week the U.S. Department of Justice filed a complaint...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

The Trump Administration’s Sweeping New Tariffs Heighten False Claims Act Risks for U.S. Importers

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As the business community adjusts to the reality of the Trump Administration’s sweeping new tariff regime, importers and other organizations that rely on imports should be mindful that with the expansion and sharp increases...more

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Illegal E-Cigarette Sales Targeted by AG Enforcement Efforts

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A group of 29 Republican state and territorial AGs sent a letter to federal officials and agencies urging them stop the marketing and sale of illegal Chinese e-cigarettes in the United States. In the letter, the AGs...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - April 2025 - USMCA – We Have Some Good News and Some Terrible News

As is well known the US has imposed duties of 25% on imports from Canada and Mexico. This means that those imports will take the regular duty plus 25%. For example, a switchgear assembly classified under 8537.10.91 made in...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

What Every Multinational Company Should Know About … Customs Enforcement and False Claims Act Risks (Part I)

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As detailed in our prior article on “What Every Multinational Company Should Know About … The Rising Risk of Customs False Claims Act Actions in the Trump Administration,” the Department of Justice (DOJ) is encouraging the...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: What Companies in Germany Need To Know

The European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD or Directive) entered into force on July 25, 2024, establishing a framework for companies to address risks and adverse impacts on human rights and...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

New Executive Order Authorizes the Imposition of Secondary Sanctions on Foreign Financial Institutions Facilitating Russia’s...

Key Points - On December 22, 2023, President Biden issued E.O. 14114 “Taking Additional Steps With Respect to the Russian Federation’s Harmful Activities.” Specifically, E.O. 14114, which amends E.O. 14024 and E.O. 14068,...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

[Webinar] Becoming a Customs Broker: CBLE Prep Course - January 17th, 10:00 am CT

Are you interested in becoming a Customs Broker? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We offer a Virtual 12-week Customs Broker License Exam Prep Course starting January 15, 2023. This course's design helps you...more

Torres Trade Law, PLLC

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

White & Case LLP

Supply Chain Compliance with Human Rights and Environmental Obligations

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The United States, the European Union, and Germany have recently adopted or proposed new rules requiring enhanced due diligence in supply chains, targeting human rights and environmental issues. This alert examines key...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - February 2023 - Should You File a Prior Disclosure in 2023?

2023 is more than a brand-new year – it is an opportunity for your company to prioritize supply chain and customs compliance. For some companies, this means filing a prior disclosure with U.S. Customs and Border Protection...more

Oberheiden P.C.

Recent Developments in BIS Charging Letter Protocols Could Damage Your Company’s Reputation

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The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) in the United States Department of Commerce has experienced a surge in recognition and importance over the past year. This Bureau, and particularly the Office of Export Enforcement...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - February 2022: New Importer, Old Baggage – Successor Liability for Antidumping &...

Imagine your company imports products from a vendor in Vietnam and sells them at a competitive margin in the U.S. Business is so-so until the Department of Commerce conducts an Antidumping or Countervailing Duty (“AD/CVD”)...more

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How China's New Export Control Law May Impact Your Business

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On October 17, the Standing Committee of the 13th National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China adopted the Export Control Law of the People's Republic of China (Export Control Law). The new law becomes...more

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