U.S. Import Regulations

Import Related Practice Areas:

• Fines, penalties and liquidated damage claims assessed by the U.S. Customs Service as well as the detention, seizure and forfeiture of imported and merchandise by U.S. Customs
• Preparation of defense strategy relating to actual or potential government claim or action
• Advance Customs planning to prevent government claims, detect costs savings and adjust to market needs
• Programs designed to improve your relationship with U.S. Customs
• NAFTA, GSP, AGOA, CBERRA, Andean Pact and other international trade agreements
• Law enforcement actions relating to trade agreement enforcement
• Evaluation of program eligibility
• Development of import legal compliance function
• Assistance on self-assessment compliance function

Working With Other Import Regulating Governmental Agencies:

• Food and Drug Administration
• Department of Agriculture
• Environmental Protection Agency
• Drug Enforcement Administration
• Consumer Product Safety Commission
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission
• Federal Trade Commission
• Department of the Treasury
• Department of State
• Department of Commerce
• Department of the Interior