We provide both pre- and post-importation counsel to clients regarding the laws and regulations enforced by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) , including:
- Product review to determine correct classification, valuation, country of origin and country of origin markings of imported goods
- Preparation of requests for binding ruling letters covering merchandise classification, valuation, country of origin, etc.
- Import transaction review, counseling and structuring to minimize duty liability
- Responding to CBP Requests for Information, Notices of Action, Notices to Redeliver and Notices of Seizure
- Preparation of Protests contesting unfavorable CBP decisions
- Preparation of Petitions for Relief in response to Seizure, Penalty and Liquidated Damages notices
- Conducting CBP and C-TPAT compliance assessments
- Developing and assisting in implementation of tailored corporate CBP and C-TPAT compliance manuals and programs
- Representing and advising clients during CBP regulatory audits
- Representing and advising clients during Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigations
- Preparation of applications for customs broker licenses and/or permits
- Responding to customs broker penalty actions
- Recording registered trademarks and copyrights with CBP. Advising and assisting clients in setting-up new import businesses. Product review to determine correct classification, valuation, country of origin and country of origin markings of imported goods
- Preparation of requests for binding ruling letters covering merchandise classification, valuation, country of origin, etc.
- Import transaction review, counseling and structuring to minimize duty liability
- Preparation of Protests contesting unfavorable CBP decisions
- Preparation of Petitions for Relief in response to CBP Seizure, Penalty and Liquidated Damages notices
- Conducting CBP and C-TPAT compliance assessments
- Developing and assisting in implementation of tailored corporate CBP and C-TPAT compliance manuals and programs
- Representing and advising clients during CBP regulatory audits
- Preparation of applications for CBP customs broker licenses and/or permits (national and district)
- Responding to CBP customs broker penalty actions
- Recording registered trademarks and copyrights with CBP.
- Advising and assisting clients in setting-up new import businesses