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Our team includes practitioners with experience representing and defending companies in a variety of industries in front of government bodies, including CBP, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the U.S. International Trade Commission and the Department of Commerce. We have defended clients subject to antidumping and countervailing duties, Section 232 national security tariffs, Section 301 China tariffs, Section 201 safeguard measures and other special trade remedies.

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<p>Our team includes practitioners with experience representing and defending companies in a variety of industries in front of government bodies, including CBP, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the U.S. International Trade Commission and the Department of Commerce. We have defended clients subject to antidumping and countervailing duties, Section 232 national security tariffs, Section 301 China tariffs, Section 201 safeguard measures and other special trade remedies.</p>

The team advises and represents clients with respect to:

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<p>The team advises and represents clients with respect to:</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>Interpreting exceptions to tariff rules and obtaining exclusions through administrative processes where available.</li>



<li>Developing plans and strategies for mitigating tariff liabilities.</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, including due diligence and preventive measures with respect to forced labor restrictions.</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, the Trade Agreements Act and other domestic preference provisions in government procurement agreements.</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>

Interpreting exceptions to tariff rules and obtaining exclusions through administrative processes where available.

<li>Interpreting exceptions to tariff rules and obtaining exclusions through administrative processes where available.</li>

Developing plans and strategies for mitigating tariff liabilities.

<li>Developing plans and strategies for mitigating tariff liabilities.</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>

Crafting company compliance programs, including due diligence and preventive measures with respect to forced labor restrictions.

<li>Crafting company compliance programs, including due diligence and preventive measures with respect to forced labor restrictions.</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, the Trade Agreements Act and other domestic preference provisions in government procurement agreements.

<li>Compliance with the Buy American Act, the Trade Agreements Act and other domestic preference provisions in government procurement agreements.</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 class="wp-block-list"><li>Classification, valuation, origin and marking of imported goods.</li><li>Application of free trade agreements and other preferential tariff programs.</li><li>Interpreting exceptions to tariff rules and obtaining exclusions through administrative processes where available.</li><li>Developing plans and strategies for mitigating tariff liabilities.</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, including due diligence and preventive measures with respect to forced labor restrictions.</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, the Trade Agreements Act and other domestic preference provisions in government procurement agreements.</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>

In addition to CBP’s regular efforts to collect customs duties, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) enforces tariffs and can criminally punish misconduct to deter violations. Federal prosecutors can use various statutes and existing infrastructure to cut down on transnational tariff evasion. Non-U.S. businesses must be aware of potential criminal exposure due to the extraterritorial reach of U.S. law. Cases not resulting in criminal action remain subject to CBP’s civil or regulatory enforcement. Our team, which has recent DOJ experience, CBP experience and cross-disciplinary capabilities, is well equipped to handle these matters.

<p>In addition to CBP’s regular efforts to collect customs duties, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) enforces tariffs and can criminally punish misconduct to deter violations. Federal prosecutors can use various statutes and existing infrastructure to cut down on transnational tariff evasion. Non-U.S. businesses must be aware of potential criminal exposure due to the extraterritorial reach of U.S. law. Cases not resulting in criminal action remain subject to CBP’s civil or regulatory enforcement. Our team, which has recent DOJ experience, CBP experience and cross-disciplinary capabilities, is well equipped to handle these matters.</p>

Tariff enforcement has traditionally been handled as a civil matter under CBP’s authority. Some cases of tariff evasion have also been brought under the False Claims Act. Given the centrality of tariffs in the new administration’s broader economic, immigration and national security agendas, it is likely that the DOJ will be tasked with additional criminal enforcement of tariff evasion to punish egregious instances of wrongdoing and to provide a powerful general deterrent to both U.S. and foreign businesses.

<p>Tariff enforcement has traditionally been handled as a civil matter under CBP’s authority. Some cases of tariff evasion have also been brought under the False Claims Act. Given the centrality of tariffs in the new administration’s broader economic, immigration and national security agendas, it is likely that the DOJ will be tasked with additional criminal enforcement of tariff evasion to punish egregious instances of wrongdoing and to provide a powerful general deterrent to both U.S. and foreign businesses.</p>

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why-bakerhostetler">Why BakerHostetler?</h2>


Importers and foreign manufacturers look to BakerHostetler for experienced and clear counsel on compliance with U.S. laws and regulations pertaining to tariffs, customs and imports. We team these capabilities with our deep bench of former federal prosecutors and government enforcement officials, who have years of experience successfully investigating, litigating and trying to verdict some of the nation’s most complex criminal and government matters. The team draws on this specialized international trade experience and deep connections with law enforcement agencies and other parts of the government to provide fully integrated counsel to clients.

<p>Importers and foreign manufacturers look to BakerHostetler for experienced and clear counsel on compliance with U.S. laws and regulations pertaining to tariffs, customs and imports. We team these capabilities with our deep bench of former federal prosecutors and government enforcement officials, who have years of experience successfully investigating, litigating and trying to verdict some of the nation’s most complex criminal and government matters. The team draws on this specialized international trade experience and deep connections with law enforcement agencies and other parts of the government to provide fully integrated counsel to clients.</p>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-we-help-clients">How We Help Clients</h2>


We have an extensive history of assisting clients with compliance with U.S. tariffs, customs and import regulations and responding to government enforcement actions. We leverage our international trade experience and strong connections with law enforcement and government agencies to provide comprehensive counsel, ensuring our clients navigate these challenges effectively.

<p>We have an extensive history of assisting clients with compliance with U.S. tariffs, customs and import regulations and responding to government enforcement actions. We leverage our international trade experience and strong connections with law enforcement and government agencies to provide comprehensive counsel, ensuring our clients navigate these challenges effectively.</p>

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Be sure to refer to our <a href="https://www.bakerlaw.com/services/tariff-resource-center/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Tariff Resource Center</strong></a> for up-to-date information about tariffs that can affect your business. <a href="mailto:tariffs@bakerlaw.com">Contact</a> the Tariff Task Force with any questions you may have.

<p>Be sure to refer to our <a href="https://www.bakerlaw.com/services/tariff-resource-center/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Tariff Resource Center</strong></a> for up-to-date information about tariffs that can affect your business. <a href="mailto:tariffs@bakerlaw.com">Contact</a> the Tariff Task Force with any questions you may have.</p>

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<li>Assisting clients in evaluating the application and administration of IEEPA tariffs, including administrative and judicial refund remedies.</li>
<li>Counseled clients on a variety of U.S. customs issues, including tariff classification, valuation, country-of-origin determinations, free trade agreements, penalty proceedings and duty-preference programs.</li>
<li>Represented a manufacturer of ignition and control systems for industrial engines in connection with the preparation and submission of a prior disclosure to CBP regarding potential errors in entry documents (EIN), tariff classifications and countries of origin.</li>
<li>Represented a global provider of orthopedic devices in connection with the preparation and submission of a prior disclosure to CBP regarding potential errors in entry documents, including incorrect tariff classifications and preferential duty treatment claims.</li>
<li>Represented a global materials technology and recycling group in connection with the preparation and submission of a prior disclosure to CBP regarding potential errors in entry documents, including incorrect tariff classifications and valuation, and addressed issues regarding the dutiability of certain assists, use of HTS 9801 and 9802, and temporary importations under bond.</li>
<li>Defended a heavy-equipment manufacturer from multimillion-dollar claims by CBP for penalties and unpaid duties regarding alleged misclassification of goods.</li>
<li>Engaged in a review of all of a client’s outside supplier agreements to understand tariff responsibilities.</li>
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