Customs Compliance
Importers are legally required to use “reasonable care” in their importing activities. Practically speaking, this requires that importers commit significant resources and take steps to ensure that they have trained employees who can interpret the legal requirements applicable to the company’s imports. Maintaining appropriate training and compliance is a continuous business process.
Many companies understand that it is important to ensure that tariff classifications are accurate, all elements of value are properly reported, country of origin is properly determined and reported, and claims for special programs like the US-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement (“USMCA”) or Generalized System of Preferences (“GSP”) are supported. Most companies also understand that they are required to keep documents to support their claims in these (and perhaps other) areas. Despite their best efforts, these companies sometimes require assistance to design, document, and defend their business processes.
The attorneys at Barnes, Richardson & Colburn have substantial experience in conducting compliance audits and implementing customs compliance programs. Our audits are focused and designed to minimize business disruption. We design compliance programs meant to provide the highest level of compliance and reliability while respecting the company’s current processes. We regard these programs as being the best practical solution to continuing to do business while ensuring the required level of Customs compliance.
Contact any attorney at Barnes, Richardson & Colburn to explore whether you are complying with the Customs laws, and how to maximize your compliance with practical, business-oriented practices and procedures.
- Mar. 20, 2026
- CBP Ruling Clarifies Customs Business, Addresses AI
- Mar. 16, 2026
- USTR Initiates Forced Labor Section 301 Investigation
- Mar. 12, 2026
- Here Come the Section 301 Investigations
- Mar. 12, 2026
- CBP Updates Court on IEEPA Refund Process and Technology
- Mar. 11, 2026
- AD/CVD Petitions Announced on Lithium Battery Chemicals from China
- Mar. 10, 2026
- Bills Introduced in House and Senate to Restrict Non-Resident Importers
- Mar. 9, 2026
- States Challenge Section 122 Tariffs
- Mar. 6, 2026
- Customs Proposes IEEPA Refund Process to Court
- Mar. 4, 2026
- CIT Orders Refunds; Appeal Likely
- Mar. 2, 2026
- IEEPA Case Expedited to CIT for Relief
- Feb. 27, 2026
- New AD/CVD Petitions on Truck Bed Covers from China
- Feb. 27, 2026
- "Trade Deals" Under Reciprocal Tariff Framework Have Uncertain (and Maybe Varying) Futures
- Feb. 27, 2026
- Battle of 122 Tariffs: Is it 10 or 15%?
- Feb. 27, 2026
- Wither De Minimis After the Supreme Court IEEPA Decision?
- Feb. 23, 2026
- President to Increase Global Tariff Under Sec. 122 to 15%
- Feb. 23, 2026
- What's the Medium Term for U.S. Tariffs?
- Feb. 19, 2026
- Importers Beware: AD/CVD Scope is More Than Just the Scope Language
- Feb. 11, 2026
- Legislation Introduced to End First Sale
- Feb. 10, 2026
- United States & Bangladesh Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
- Feb. 9, 2026
- U.S. and India Announce Interim Trade Deal
- Feb. 6, 2026
- Secondary Tariffs Threatened on Countries Selling Oil to Cuba
- Feb. 6, 2026
- U.S. Finalizes Terms on Trade Agreement with Argentina
- Feb. 3, 2026
- Answering Dumping Questionnaires Just Got Harder
- Feb. 2, 2026
- Apparent India/U.S. IEEPA Duty Deal Reached
- Feb. 1, 2026
- El Salvador and Guatemala Get IEEPA Deals
- Jan. 30, 2026
- Importer Challenges Legality of Section 232 Steel/Aluminum Content "Guidance"
- Jan. 29, 2026
- CIT Relies on Merriam-Webster to Classify Crypto Mining Cards as Parts and Accessories
- Jan. 26, 2026
- BIS and Customs Funding Appropriations: Where We Are and What's It All Mean
- Jan. 26, 2026
- Trump Threatens to Increase Korean Tariffs to 25%
- Jan. 20, 2026
- Trump Threatens Europeans With More Tariffs Over Greenland
- Jan. 15, 2026
- Taiwan Said to Have Trade Deal with United States
- Jan. 15, 2026
- New 25% Tariff Imposed on Certain Semiconductor Imports
- Jan. 15, 2026
- Negotiations Chosen Over Tariffs for Critical Minerals, For Now
- Jan. 10, 2026
- CAFC Upholds Use of Domestic Sales for Transaction Value
- Jan. 5, 2026
- Upholstered Wooden Products, Kitchen Cabinets, and Vanities Tariff Hike Delayed
- Jan. 5, 2026
- CBP Mandates Electronic Refunds Effective February 6
- Dec. 23, 2025
- U.S. Imposes Phased-In Duties on Certain Nicaraguan Imports
- Dec. 23, 2025
- USTR Publishes Semiconductor Section 301 Results
- Dec. 22, 2025
- Big Fines for (alleged) Duty Evaders
- Dec. 17, 2025
- U.S. Eases Tariffs for Switzerland and Liechtenstein While Trade Deal is Negotiated
- Dec. 15, 2025
- CIT Denies Injunction in IEEPA Litigation
- December 15, 2025
- Comments on Section 232 Content "Guidance"
- Dec. 12, 2025
- USTR Greer Says More Trade Deals are Coming, While U.S. Considers USMCA Review in 2026
- Dec. 12, 2025
- CAFC Rules Planning Calendar Classification Already Decided
- Dec. 12, 2025
- Customs Proposes Revoking Handicap Article Status From Ramps
- Dec. 9, 2025
- OFAC Imposes Large Russia Penalties as 2025 Comes to a Close
- Dec. 5, 2025
- BIS Steel & Aluminum Derivative Decision Pushed to 2026
- Jan. 22, 2025
- Webinar: What We Know After the Inauguration
- Sep. 9, 2024
- McPherson to Co-Moderate Export Enforcement Discussion
- Jun. 2, 2023
- BRC and Attorneys Ranked in 2023 Chambers Guide
- March 18, 2019
- Chicago Partner Lawrence M. Friedman to Speak on How to Prepare for and Conduct Your Import Internal Risk Assessment
- March 29, 2019
- ITCC Import Export Workshop: When You Disagree with Customs...
- March 23, 2018
- BRC Partner Brian Walsh To Speak on Protests, Prior Disclosures, Penalties, Redelivery Notices & Liquidated Damages
- January 22, 2018
- BRC Partner David Forgue to Speak on Classification Processes
- May 4, 2017
- BRC Partner Lawrence Friedman to Speak at Upcoming PERT Event
- March 16, 2017
- Partner David Forgue Quoted in International Trade Today
- March 16, 2017
- Partner David Forgue Quoted in International Trade Today
- March 8, 2017
- Barnes Partner Lawrence Friedman Quoted Regarding Tariff Engineering in Washington Post
- March 2, 2017
- David G. Forgue to Participate in Georgetown International Trade Update
- February 14, 2017
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BRC, Joern Law Firm to Hold Joint Webinar on Consumer Product Safety Rules and Import Requirements
By: Lawrence M. Friedman - January 30
- David G. Forgue to Speak at Chicago Customs Broker and Freight Forwarder Association Seminar
- April 27, 2015
- Food Safety Modernization Act Update
- April 27, 2015
- Sandy Friedman provides update on Food Safety Law
- March 23, 2015
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Partner Larry Friedman's Workshop on Tariff Engineering at the International Compliance Professionals Association
By: Lawrence M. Friedman - February 20, 2015
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Partner Larry Friedman Moderates Panel on the Role of Use in Tariff Classification
By: Lawrence M. Friedman - February 10, 2015
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From Moveable Type to Home Manufacturing in Five Easy Centuries: Some Trade Implications of 3D Printing
By: David G. Forgue - December 16, 2014
- Brian Walsh Honored by Chicago Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association
- December 15, 2014
- Helena Sullivan Presents to Fashion and Int'l Trade Committees of NYC Bar
- November 21, 2014
- Larry Friedman Presented Webinar for International Compliance Professionals Association
- October 24, 2014
- Trek Leather and the Decline of Reasonable Care
- October 9, 2014
- 3D Printing: A Manufacturing Revolution and (Potential) Compliance Headache
- September 4, 2014
- Misrepresentation of Country of Origin Results in Recent False Claims Act Penalties
- June 6, 2014
- Larry Friedman Elected Vice President of CITBA
- March 28, 2014
- Larry Friedman Speaks at ICPA Conference
- March 3, 2014
- BRC Partner Quoted in Korean Orange Juice Investigation
- Oct. 30, 2013
- Barnes/Richardson Partner David Forgue Publishes Third Article on M&A Due Diligence
- Oct. 30, 2013
- Risk Mitigation in International Trade
- September 20, 2013
- Barnes/Richardson Partner Cortney O'Toole Morgan to Speak at ACI's U.S. Customs Compliance Boot Camp
- August 23, 2013
- Barnes/Richardson Attorneys Author Article on CBP's Centers of Excellence and Expertise (CEEs)
- July 30, 2013
- Barnes/Richardson Attorneys Co-Author ABA Year in Review Articles
- May 28, 2013
- Chambers Recognizes Barnes/Richardson Partners as Leading Lawyers
- May 8, 2013
- Barnes/Richardson Partner Quoted by International Trade Today
- April 8, 2013
- Barnes/Richardson Partner Quoted in Ria Novosti Article
- February 5, 2013
- Detentions, Exclusions, and Customs Protests
- Dec. 12, 2012
- Why Sound Due Diligence Is Crucial in Global Business
- December 6, 2012
- Barnes/Richardson Partner Moderates Panel on CIT Litigation Issues
- July 26, 2012
- Barnes/Richardson Attorneys Co-Author Customs Year in Review for ABA International Lawyer
- Jun. 6, 2012
- Firm Posts ITCC Presentation on Valuation
- Apr. 9, 2012
- Army Reservist Permitted to Sit for Customs Broker Exam
- December 6, 2011
- The Latest Lurking International Trade Liability
- December 6, 2011
- David Forgue on The Latest Lurking International Trade Liability
- November 21, 2011
- THE INTERNATIONAL LAWYER - Customs Law
- October 27, 2011
- CBP Changes Rules for Sampling and Offsetting in Prior Disclosures
- Jun. 10, 2011
- Challenging Customs Denial of Prior Disclosure
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