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DOJ Ramps Up Enforcement Efforts Targeting Tariff Evasion and Trade Fraud

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that it is expanding its enforcement priorities to include a focus on import-related fraud — particularly schemes aimed at evading U.S. tariffs and duties. This marks a...more

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CBP Confirms Goods on “Feeder” Vessels Not Eligible for “In-Transit” Reciprocal Tariff Exception

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On May 15, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) published an FAQ stating that the “in-transit” exception for the reciprocal tariff duty rate does not apply to goods loaded onto a “feeder” vessel prior to April 5...more

Mayer Brown

The White House Announces Sweeping “Reciprocal Tariffs”

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On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order designed to address the threat posed to the United States by trade deficits....more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Exclusions From the Tariffs on Canadian and Mexican Goods Under HTS Chapters 98 and ‎‎99‎

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As outlined in our recent publication, the United States imposed a 25% additional tariff on all imports from Canada and Mexico starting March 4, with a 10% tariff specifically on Canadian energy products and potash (the...more

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New U.S. Tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China Take Effect – Retaliatory Measures Escalate Trade Tensions

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Last week consisted of many developments surrounding President Trump's tariff policy. On March 4, his sweeping new tariffs took effect, significantly altering the trade landscape for businesses engaged in international...more

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Shifting Supply Chains: How Trump's Trade Policies May Reshape Global Warehousing and Logistics

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The re-election of Donald Trump has renewed focus on policies prioritizing American interests. The “America First” agenda is expected to impact the logistics industry, both domestically and globally. As the new administration...more

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US Customs and Border Protection and Select Committee on the CCP Address De Minimis Imports from China

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On March 1, 2024, Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (“CCP”) (the “Select Committee”), Mike Gallagher (R-WI-8), issued a statement...more

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CBP Issues WRO on Work Gloves Manufactured by Chinese Company

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On April 10, 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) issued a Withhold Release Order (“WRO”) on a Chinese company, Shanghai Select Safety Products Co., Ltd. (“Shanghai Select”) and its two subsidiaries, Select...more

The Volkov Law Group

UFLPA in Focus: Lessons to Be Learned from Volkswagen’s Recent Experience

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News recently published by multiple media outlets suggest that certain subcomponents incorporated into a variety of Volkswagen-owned vehicles—including cars manufactured by luxe brands Porsche, Bentley and Audi—were sourced...more

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What Every Multinational Company Needs to Know About…The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Part I)

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We have received multiple requests to provide guidance regarding the critically important area of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). Because of the recency of the UFLPA, which went into effect on June 21, 2021,...more

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CBP Allocates Funding for Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Enforcement

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Equipped with full funding, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) now looks to heighten enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) with automotive suppliers squarely in sight....more

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Crosscurrents: The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act—Sustainability Commitments and Social Regulatory Compliance Drivers

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Sustainability and environmental, social and governance reporting (ESG”) sometimes have strange bedfellows. The social and governance components of both face ever increasing complexity. Effective June 21, 2022, the Uyghur...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Braumiller Law Group - February 2023 Newsletter

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

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New Forced Labor Presumption Creates New Challenges for Global Supply Chains

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The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act ("UFLPA" or the "Act") imposes new obligations on companies producing or sourcing goods from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China ("Xinjiang"). The key...more

Jenner & Block

Ten Questions Answered About Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

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Can you prove the absence of forced labor in your supply chain? As of June 21, 2022, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will presume that all goods manufactured in whole or in part in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region...more

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Human Rights and Supply Chain Risks: The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Part II of II)

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On December 21, 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law legislation entitled the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“UFLPA”), which came into effect on June 21, 2022. In relevant part, the law prohibits certain imports...more

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Forced Labor and the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

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Today, June 21, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“UFLPA”) comes into effect. It is the latest – and perhaps strongest – tool in the belt of U.S. regulatory and enforcement agencies to combat forced labor....more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - February 2022: Shiny New Machines – Modifications to Chapter 84 of the Harmonized Tariff...

There are new tariff classifications for machinery under Chapter 84 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS”). The changes to Chapter 84, as well as many other areas of the HTSUS, took effect on January...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - February 2022: Tariff Classification and the U.S. Federal Courts: The Twenty Most Significant...

Introduction - Tariff classification-related court precedents have significantly shaped the way importers, brokers, consultants, lawyers, and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) classify goods today under the Harmonized...more

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A New Frontier in Supply Chain Diligence: Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Becomes Law

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On Thursday, December 23, 2021, President Biden signed the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (the “Act”) into law. The Act aims to “ensure that goods made with forced labor in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the...more

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US Congress Passes the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

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The US Senate and House of Representatives have both passed HR 6256, the bicameral, bipartisan Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, with the Senate approving the measure by unanimous consent on December 16. ...more

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U.S. Importers Can Postpone Duty Payments for 90 Days, But Relief Limited

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On April 19, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the rollout of a 90-day duty deferral program for importers experiencing significant financial hardship. The temporary relief is limited in scope because it does...more

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USTR Issues Notices to U.S. Importers Related to U.S.-China Trade War Amid Coronavirus Spread

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The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has issued two separate notices of interest to U.S. importers caught in the U.S.-China trade war and that are seeking relief through Section 301 tariff exclusions....more

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Turbulence Across the Pond: United States and EU Trade Tariff Threats Over Subsidies

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The Situation: The U.S. government proposed a preliminary list of European goods potentially subject to additional tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 ("Section 301"). Also, the European Union ("EU") proposed a...more

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Understanding the 2018 U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Goods: Developing a Game Plan

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The United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) recently announced a new set of tariffs on imports of Chinese goods.1 Companies with global supply chains have been scrambling to understand the impact of the tariffs on...more

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