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We help clients understand and comply with requirements for the proper classification, valuation and marking of goods upon importation into the United States. We counsel them on country of origin determinations, application of free trade agreements, and supply chain planning that may affect their exposure to customs duties and tariffs. We defend their interests in responding to inquiries, investigations, audits, penalty proceedings and litigation conducted by U.S. Customs &amp; Border Protection (CBP).

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<p>We help clients understand and comply with requirements for the proper classification, valuation and marking of goods upon importation into the United States. We counsel them on country of origin determinations, application of free trade agreements, and supply chain planning that may affect their exposure to customs duties and tariffs. We defend their interests in responding to inquiries, investigations, audits, penalty proceedings and litigation conducted by U.S. Customs &amp; Border Protection (CBP).</p>

Our team includes practitioners with experience representing and defending companies from a variety of industries in front of government bodies, including CBP and the Department of Commerce. Members of our team have prior experience working in the Department of Commerce, the Department of State, the Office of the United States Trade Representative and the Court of International Trade. We work collaboratively with other members of our International Trade team to address issues involving trade remedies, export controls and sanctions, and throughout the firm to ensure ongoing and comprehensive regulatory compliance on items including government contracting and diligence reviews.

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<p>Our team includes practitioners with experience representing and defending companies from a variety of industries in front of government bodies, including CBP and the Department of Commerce. Members of our team have prior experience working in the Department of Commerce, the Department of State, the Office of the United States Trade Representative and the Court of International Trade. We work collaboratively with other members of our International Trade team to address issues involving trade remedies, export controls and sanctions, and throughout the firm to ensure ongoing and comprehensive regulatory compliance on items including government contracting and diligence reviews.</p>

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<li>Classification, valuation, origin and marking of imported goods.</li>



<li>Application of free trade agreements and other preferential tariff programs.</li>



<li>Responding to CBP CF 28 inquiries and CF 29 notices.</li>



<li>Responding to liquidated damages, pre-penalty, penalty and seizure notices for potential violations.</li>



<li>Defending clients in customs audits.</li>



<li>Crafting company compliance programs.</li>



<li>Internal company reviews, investigations of potential violations and preparation of prior disclosures to protect against exposure to penalties.</li>



<li>Requests for CBP rulings.</li>



<li>Protests and appeals.</li>



<li>Compliance with the Buy American Act, Trade Agreements Act and other domestic preference provisions in government procurement agreements.</li>



<li>Obtaining tariff exclusions from Section 301 China tariffs and Section 232 national security tariffs on steel and aluminum.</li>



<li>Scope rulings for anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders.</li>



<li>CBP’s enforcement of other regulatory disciplines such as food and drug regulations, intellectual property infringement, and consumer and product safety.</li>
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Classification, valuation, origin and marking of imported goods.

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<li>Classification, valuation, origin and marking of imported goods.</li>

Application of free trade agreements and other preferential tariff programs.

<li>Application of free trade agreements and other preferential tariff programs.</li>

Responding to CBP CF 28 inquiries and CF 29 notices.

<li>Responding to CBP CF 28 inquiries and CF 29 notices.</li>

Responding to liquidated damages, pre-penalty, penalty and seizure notices for potential violations.

<li>Responding to liquidated damages, pre-penalty, penalty and seizure notices for potential violations.</li>

<li>Defending clients in customs audits.</li>

<li>Crafting company compliance programs.</li>

Internal company reviews, investigations of potential violations and preparation of prior disclosures to protect against exposure to penalties.

<li>Internal company reviews, investigations of potential violations and preparation of prior disclosures to protect against exposure to penalties.</li>

Compliance with the Buy American Act, Trade Agreements Act and other domestic preference provisions in government procurement agreements.

<li>Compliance with the Buy American Act, Trade Agreements Act and other domestic preference provisions in government procurement agreements.</li>

Obtaining tariff exclusions from Section 301 China tariffs and Section 232 national security tariffs on steel and aluminum.

<li>Obtaining tariff exclusions from Section 301 China tariffs and Section 232 national security tariffs on steel and aluminum.</li>

Scope rulings for anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders.

<li>Scope rulings for anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders.</li>

CBP’s enforcement of other regulatory disciplines such as food and drug regulations, intellectual property infringement, and consumer and product safety.

<li>CBP’s enforcement of other regulatory disciplines such as food and drug regulations, intellectual property infringement, and consumer and product safety.</li>

<ul><li>Classification, valuation, origin and marking of imported goods.</li><li>Application of free trade agreements and other preferential tariff programs.</li><li>Responding to CBP CF 28 inquiries and CF 29 notices.</li><li>Responding to liquidated damages, pre-penalty, penalty and seizure notices for potential violations.</li><li>Defending clients in customs audits.</li><li>Crafting company compliance programs.</li><li>Internal company reviews, investigations of potential violations and preparation of prior disclosures to protect against exposure to penalties.</li><li>Requests for CBP rulings.</li><li>Protests and appeals.</li><li>Compliance with the Buy American Act, Trade Agreements Act and other domestic preference provisions in government procurement agreements.</li><li>Obtaining tariff exclusions from Section 301 China tariffs and Section 232 national security tariffs on steel and aluminum.</li><li>Scope rulings for anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders.</li><li>CBP’s enforcement of other regulatory disciplines such as food and drug regulations, intellectual property infringement, and consumer and product safety.</li></ul>

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<li>Chambers Global
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<li>International Trade: Customs (USA) (2015 to 2019, 2022 to 2024)</li>
<li>International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded (USA (2018 to 2020 to 2024)</li>
<li>International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy (USA) (2018 to 2024)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Chambers USA
<ul>
<li>International Trade: Customs – Nationwide (2021 to 2023)</li>
<li>International Trade Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded — USA – Nationwide (2023)</li>
<li>International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy — Nationwide (2017 to 2023)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>The Legal 500 United States
<ul>
<li>Dispute Resolution – International Trade – Customs, Export Controls and Economic Sanctions (2023)</li>
<li>Dispute Resolution – International Trade – Trade Remedies and Trade Policy (2015 to 2023)</li>
<li>International Trade – CFIUS – Firms to Watch (2023)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Law360 “Practice Group of the Year”
<ul>
<li>International Trade (2018)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Latinvex Top International Law Firms in Latin America (2017 to present)
<ul>
<li>Trade and Sanctions (2021 to present)</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>


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<li>Won the reversal of an erroneous CBP classification decision and a US$1 million duty bill, clearing the way for heavy machinery to be delivered to a job site on time for a largescale transportation provider.</li>
<li>Prevailed in protests challenging CBP’s decision to deny preferential treatment under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement to an automobile parts importer and manufacturer.</li>
<li>Successfully defended a forest products manufacturer in an audit over the valuation of goods subject to anti-dumping and countervailing duties.</li>
<li>Obtained full refunds of duties and cancellation of penalty proceedings arising from CBP allegations of misclassified imports over a five-year period for an international equipment manufacturer.</li>
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