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.

 

Ma 8, 2025
U.S. and U.K. Strike Trade Deal Following Trump Tariffs
May 7, 2025
CIT Issues Classification Neither Party Advocated
May 1, 2025
A Brief Survey of the IEEPA Legal Challenges
Apr. 30, 2025
CBP Clarifies: In-Transit Tariff Exemption Applies Only to Vessel Shipments
Apr. 29, 2025
Administration to Ease Auto and Parts Tariffs
Apr. 29, 2025
Latest Executive Order Limits Tariff Stacking
Apr. 24, 2025
De Minimis Ending for Goods of China (and Hong Kong)
Apr. 23, 2025
Section 232 Takes on Medium and Heavy-Duty Trucks
Apr. 17, 2025
Another Rapid Response Mechanism Request on the Books
Apr. 16, 2025
Trump Orders National Security Investigation for Critical Minerals
Apr. 10, 2025
EU to Pause Countermeasure Response for 90 Days
Apr. 9, 2025
EU and China Strike Back with Tariffs on U.S. Imports
Apr. 9, 2025
Trump Announces 90-Day Pause on Country-Specific Reciprocal Tariffs
Apr. 8, 2025
Customs Issues "Reciprocal Tariffs" Guidance
Apr. 8, 2025
White House Indicates China Will Face (at least) 104% Duties
Apr. 4, 2025
Tariff Subheading Guidance for ‘Reciprocal Tariffs' Published
Apr. 4, 2025
Global Response to U.S. ‘Reciprocal Tariffs'
Apr. 3, 2025
Correction and Exclusions for ‘Reciprocal Tariffs' Published
Apr. 2, 2025
Trump Announces 25% Tariff on Passenger Vehicles, Light Trucks, and Auto Parts
Apr. 2, 2025
Changes to De Minimis Duty Free Treatment for Good from China and Hong Kong
Apr. 2, 2025
Reciprocal Tariffs Announced
Mar. 27, 2025
President Trump Announces 25% on Autos and Light Trucks
Mar. 25, 2025
25% Tariffs on Countries that Import Venezuela Oil
Mar. 19, 2025
AD/CVD Petitions Filed for Corrugated Boxes from China and Vietnam
Mar. 13, 2025
Countries Around the World Strike Back at the Trump Administrations Increase in Tariffs
Mar. 11, 2025
U.S. Seeking Broad Trade Agreement with India
Mar. 11, 2025
As Tariffs Loom, Steel and Aluminum Rules Remain in Flux with Lost Exclusions and Increased Duties
Mar. 11, 2025
CBP Guidance on Duties on Imports of Steel and Steel Derivative Products
Mar. 11, 2025
CBP Guidance on Duties on Imports of Aluminum and Aluminum Derivative Products
Mar. 11, 2025
Canadian 50% Steel & Aluminum Tariff Reportedly Averted
Mar. 11, 2025
Steel & Aluminum Derivatives Tariffs Outside Chapters 73 & 76 Effective This Week
Mar. 10, 2025
USTR Announces 2025 Trade Agenda
Mar. 6, 2025
Tariff Exemptions on Mexican USMCA Imports Reported
Mar. 6, 2025
All USMCA Imports Reportedly Exempt from Tariffs
Mar. 6, 2025
USMCA Tariff Exemption Executive Orders Published
Mar. 5, 2025
Senators Revise Plan to Tie Duties to Carbon Emissions
Mar. 5, 2025
Tariffs on Autos Under USMCA from Canada or Mexico Reportedly Suspended One Month
Feb. 4, 2025
Steel and Aluminum: The Gifts That Keep on Giving
Mar. 3, 2025
Timber, Lumber, and Derivatives Get Their Own National Security Investigation
Mar. 3, 2025
Canada and Mexico Duties Deadlines Arrive with No Indications of Delay
Feb. 28, 2025
Trump Indicates Likely March 4, 2025 Duty Increases
Feb. 26, 2025
Updated Guidance on Additional Duties for Imports from China and Hong Kong
Feb. 26, 2025
Copper Gets Its Turn for National Security Treatment
Feb. 24, 2025
Indictments Handed Down in Export Scheme
Feb. 24, 2025
The Next Shoe to Drop? USTR Proposes Actions Against Chinese Ships
Feb. 18, 2025
Preliminary ITC AD/CVD Determinations on Erythritol
Feb. 13, 2025
Trump Announces Marching Order for "Reciprocal Tariffs"
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
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