Partner Government Agencies

Customs is charged with ensuring that United States laws and regulations administered by other agencies are applied properly to imports. There are more than 30 partner government agencies whose laws and regulations apply to imports. These include the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and many more. It is crucial to be prepared for Partner Government Agency requirements and, when necessary, to address any compliance issues promptly and properly. Barnes, Richardson & Colburn attorneys can help you avoid Partner Government Agency problems and address them if they arise.

 

Mar. 18, 2024
EAPA Final Rule Allows (Representatives of) Parties to Access Business Confidential Information
Feb. 16, 2024
Volkswagen High-End Vehicles Detained under Forced Labor Law
Feb. 15, 2024
First Bond Guidance in 33 Years Issued
Feb. 13, 2024
Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity Implemented
Feb. 9, 2024
New Export Control Know-Your-Customer (KYC) Requirements for IaaS Providers
Feb. 2, 2024
Court Clarifies What Qualifies as a "Basket Provision"
Feb. 1, 2024
Fine Makes Clear That the FTC is Serious About Made in USA
Jan. 30, 2024
Sheffield Issues Guide for the Solar or EV Battery Sectors
Jan. 26, 2024
Increased Controls of Exports Destined to Russia or Belarus
Jan. 24, 2024
Importer Avoids 7% Surprise on Agency Arrangement
Jan. 22, 2024
CIT Overturns AD/CVD Evasion Finding
Jan. 19, 2024
BIS's Fast-Track to Resolving Voluntary Self-Disclosure
Jan. 16, 2024
Drug Cartel Linked to $10.4 million Customs Fraud Penalty
Jan. 12, 2024
CBP Attempts to Improve the Entry Type 86 Test with Proposed Modification
Jan. 9, 2024
BIS's FAQs Highlight the Complexity of the AC/S IFR
Jan. 8, 2024
Customs Publicizes UFLPA Detention Addendum
Dec. 19, 2023
US and EU Appear to Have Trade Truce Through March 2025
Dec. 19, 2023
House Select Committee Advocates Trade Changes with China
Dec. 14, 2023
A U.S.-Taiwan Free Trade Agreement is Very Unlikely
Dec. 11, 2023
Groups Advocate Blocking "De Minimis" Entries to stop Black-Market Entry of Deadly Drugs
Nov. 28, 2023
EPA Finalizes Regulations on PFAS Reporting, Including Reporting of Imported Articles that Contain PFAS Since 2011
Nov. 10, 2023
Sheffield Hallam Forced Labor Expert Hired by DHS as Policy Adviser
Nov. 8, 2023
Focus on AGOA Renewal as GSP Appears to Languish
Oct. 30, 2023
Senator Promoting Carbon Border Adjustment Tax
Oct. 26, 2023
U.S. Sets Forth Arctic Strategy With Significant New Trade Component
Oct. 24, 2023
Commerce Continues to Issue Semiconductor Restrictions in Bid to Protect Supply Chains
Oct. 13, 2023
Understanding the Bureau of Industry and Security's Entity List
Oct. 11, 2023
49 Entities Additions to BIS for Circumvention of Integrated Circuits to Russia
Oct. 4, 2023
Supreme Court Declines to Review Case Arguing Protest Timing
Oct. 3, 2023
European CO2 Reporting Requirement Program Cast
Oct. 2, 2023
Export Enforcement Five Continues Heightened Controls for Russia
Sep. 25, 2023
The Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and a Government Shutdown: What Importers Can Possibly Expect
Sept. 5, 2023
BIS Removes 33 Parties from Unverified List, Highlights Importance of End-Use Checks in Export Compliance
Sept. 5, 2023
Alleged Export Violations Yield Criminal Charges
Aug. 18, 2023
Two CIT Decisions Clarify Some (Potential) Importer Responsibilities
Jul. 28, 2023
Study of forced labor risk in U.S. food supply provides stepping stone for future action
Jul. 27, 2023
Tri-Seal Compliance Note: Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policies
May 19, 2023
Single EU Customs Data Hub Proposed
May 8, 2023
Sanctions Can be an Acquired Problem
Jul. 5, 2022
Customs Launches Green Trade Strategy
Jun. 21, 2022
EPA Issues New Form 3540-1 with Instructions for Importers of Pesticides and Devices
May 25, 2021
New Effective Date for Aluminum Licensing: June 28, 2021
May 4, 2021
Foreign Relations Committee Passes Strategic Competition Act of 2021
Feb. 16, 2021
No Refund for CBP Excise Tax Processing Error
Feb. 15, 2021
President Biden Signs Made in America Executive Order
Aug. 18, 2020
FEMA Modifies and Extends Temporary PPE Export Rule
Aug. 4, 2020
Cultural Property Committee Considers Extending Cultural Property Agreements with Italy, Colombia
Jun. 2, 2023
BRC and Attorneys Ranked in 2023 Chambers Guide
April 13, 2020
Whitepaper on Importing Medical Devices
By: Brian F. Walsh
June 3, 2019
BRC Partner Alan Goggins Interviewed on Mexico Tariffs
May 4, 2017
BRC Partner Lawrence Friedman to Speak at Upcoming PERT Event
March 3, 2017
Watch the Webinar: Consumer Products Safety and Customs Enforcement at the Border
By: Lawrence M. Friedman
February 14, 2017
BRC, Joern Law Firm to Hold Joint Webinar on Consumer Product Safety Rules and Import Requirements
By: Lawrence M. Friedman
April 27, 2015
Food Safety Modernization Act Update
April 27, 2015
Sandy Friedman provides update on Food Safety Law
July 18, 2014
BRC Advises on Ivory, Other Restricted Materials for Musical Instruments
April 01, 2014
BRC Partner David Forgue Speaks at ITCC Workshop
November 05, 2013
Barnes/Richardson Secures Unanimous Dismissal by ITC
August 23, 2013
Barnes/Richardson Attorneys Author Article on CBP's Centers of Excellence and Expertise (CEEs)
February 11, 2013
Barnes/Richardson Client Receives De Minimis Margin in Diamond Sawblades Case
February 5, 2013
Detentions, Exclusions, and Customs Protests
By: Lawrence M. Friedman
January 29, 2013
Barnes/Richardson Attorneys Publish Article on New Conflict-Minerals Regulations
November 29, 2012
New Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Resource Guide Provides Useful Guidance
September 28, 2012
Food SafetyModernization Act Registration Requirements Begin October 1, 2012 for All Food Facilities
Sept. 25, 2012
Report: Conflict Minerals and the Supply Chain
July 26, 2012
Barnes/Richardson Attorneys Co-Author Customs Year in Review for ABA International Lawyer
February 4, 2011
COMPLIANCE UPDATE: New Immigration Form I-129 Requires Certification of Deemed Export Compliance for H, L and O Petitions for Nonimmigrant Foreign Workers
January 6, 2011
FTC Focuses on Products Making Health Claims, Increases Cooperation with FDA
January 4, 2011
FTZ Board Proposes Significant Revisions to Foreign Trade Zones Regulations
January 9, 2009
Increased Penalties for Violations of Census' Foreign Trade Regulations Begins Feb. 1
September 26, 2008
Customs Changes Approach to Determining Substantial Transformation for Purposes of Country of Origin Declaration
September 16, 2008
The New Lacey Act Requirements and their Practical Application
July 24, 2008
DoD Issues Interim Rule and Request for Comments Concerning Additional Requirements for Contracts Involving Export-Controlled Items
June 5, 2008
EXPORT ALERT: Census Issues Final Rule Mandating Electronic Filing
May 30, 2008
CBP Plans C-TPAT Changes in Response to GAO Critique
April 7, 2008
The Reasonable Care Standard: Has Customs Raised the Bar?
April 1, 2008
Related-Party Pricing
January 22, 2008
Cosmetics, Drugs and Labels
October 2, 2007
Brand Owners Can Prevent Increasingly Costly Offshore Counterfeit Activities
July 13, 2007
Strategies for Dealing with Counterfeiting
September 29, 2004
Training Employees To Handle Hazmat
June 24, 2004
Bioterrorism Penalties and Mitigation
January 2003
Customs Publishes Treasury Decision On New Binding Ruling Procedures
January 1, 2003
Visas Available For Qualified International Traders and Investors