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.
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- Jul. 28, 2023
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- Jul. 27, 2023
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- Jul. 24, 2023
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- Jul. 17, 2023
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- Jul. 7, 2023
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- Jul. 6, 2023
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- Jun, 30, 2023
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- Jun. 28, 2023
- The World Customs Organization Elects a New Leader
- Jun. 26, 2023
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- Jun. 23, 2023
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- Jun. 22, 2023
- Customs Broker Continued Education Requirements Finalized
- Jun. 20, 2023
- De Minimis Entries in Congressional Sights
- Jun. 15, 2023
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- Jun. 9, 2023
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- Jun. 9, 2023
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- Jun. 1, 2023
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- May 30, 2023
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- May 30, 2023
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- May 29, 2023
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- May 24, 2023
- CBP Issues Flurry of Forced Labor Guidance
- May 24, 2023
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- May 24, 2023
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- May 19, 2023
- Single EU Customs Data Hub Proposed
- May 19, 2023
- BIS Issues New Russia Export Restrictions
- May 16, 2023
- Proposed Modification AD/CVD Regulations
- May 15, 2023
- Some in Senate Losing Patience with China
- May 8, 2023
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- Jun. 2, 2023
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- 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
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From Moveable Type to Home Manufacturing in Five Easy Centuries: Some Trade Implications of 3D Printing
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- December 15, 2014
- Helena Sullivan Presents to Fashion and Int'l Trade Committees of NYC Bar
- November 21, 2014
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Larry Friedman Presented Webinar for International Compliance Professionals Association
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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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