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.

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

April 13, 2020

Whitepaper on Importing Medical Devices

July 16, 2019

New "Buy American" Executive Order Raises Steel and Iron Domestic Content Minimums

July 2, 2019

Trade Rep Proposes $4 Billion in New EU Aircraft Tariffs

July 8, 2019

USTR Issues More Section 301 Exclusions

June 25, 2019

APHIS Exempts Import Restrictions for Biological Control Organisms

June 20, 2019

Trade Representative to Launch E-Filing Portal for Section 301 Exclusion Requests

June 24, 2019

Nat'l Emergencies Bill Goes for Cmte. Markup

May 10, 2019

CBP Clarifies Effective Date for 301 Duty Increase

May 9, 2019

Section 301 Tariffs Increase and Expand

March 6, 2019

U.S. to Revoke GSP for Turkey and India

February 25, 2019

President Trump Delays Deadline for 301 Tariff Increase

February 15, 2019

Spending Package Mandates 301 Exclusion Process for Tranche 3, Improved 232 Process

January 23, 2019

US Extends Cultural Property Protection to Items from Bulgaria and China

December 19, 2018

U.S. Court of International Trade Hears Case on Constitutionality of Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Duties

December 17, 2018

CBP Releases Final Rule for Modern Drawback Claims Procedures

September 25

China Imposes Another Round of Retaliatory Tariffs

September 20, 2018

USTR Finalizes Third Tranche of Tariff Numbers Subject to China 301 Duties

September 20, 2018

China 301 List 1 and 2 Exclusion Deadlines are Fast Approaching

June 22, 2018

USTR Announces Tariffs on Retaliatory Section 301 Tariffs on Chinese Products

May 3, 2018

Argentina Agrees to Export Quotas, Avoids Section 232 Tariffs

May 1, 2018

232 Update: Exemptions Extended, Drawback Denied

April 26, 2017

CBP Announces New GSP Refund Process, Special Section 232-Related Procedures

April 13, 2018

President's Trade Authority to be Investigated by ITC

April 5, 2018

Chinese Government Requests WTO Consultations for Section 301 Tariffs

April 4, 2018

USTR Publishes Proposed List of Products Subject to Section 301 Tariffs

April 4, 2018

Chinese Government Files Retaliatory Tariff Notice with WTO, Promises Additional Ag and Automotive Tariffs

April 4, 2018

USTR to Accept Petitions Regarding GSP Modification

March 29, 2018

KORUS Agreement Reached: Autos, Pharmaceuticals, Currency the Focus of Planned Amendments

March 22, 2018

USTR Office Publishes Section 301 Report on Chinese IP, Data Transfer Policies and Practices

February 16, 2018

COMMERCE RELEASES SECTION 232 REPORTS FOR STEEL, ALUMINUM

November 28, 2017

Commerce Self-Initiates AD/CVD Investigations of Chinese Aluminum Sheet Imports

September 14, 2017

NAFTA's Fourth Round of Negotiations Scheduled for Mid-October

September 13, 2017

House Bill Introduced Prohibiting Importation of Certain Venezuelan Petroleum Goods

September 12, 2017

CBP Solicits Comments Regarding Potential Regulatory Cutbacks or Changes

September 12, 2017

NCBFAA Advocates for Bankruptcy Protections for Customs Brokers in Position Paper

August 30, 2017

Hurricane Harvey Causes Long-Term Closures in Texas Ports

August 30, 2017

Steel Execs. Write Trump: Get the Lead Out and Help the Steel Industry

August 22, 2017

USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigation of Chinese IP Policy

August 16, 2017

AD/CVD Petition on Stainless Steel Flanges from China and India Filed with ITC, DOC

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

Sample Daily Report

Sandra Friedman Interview with JOC

Real Concern About Fakes

Lacey Act Letter

CBP Reminds Import Community of Responsibility to Resolve ABI-Census Errors

Lacey Act Declaration Implementation Schedule

Customs Bulletin on Returned Containers with Chemical Residue

Guidance on MPF and Duty Preference Programs

CBP Notice Delaying HQ H026715

Alan Goggins Article on Related Party Pricing

WTO Proposal for Trade Liberalization in Environmental Goods

2008 Washington Trade and Customs Developments

ABA Customs Law Article

Customs Reauthorization Bill

CBP Announces Intent to Distribute Byrd Amendment Funds for FY 2010; Certifications due by August 2, 2010

Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

Bioterrorism Act of 2002 (FDA)

EPA Vehicle Imports

Importing Food (FDA)

Importing Medical Devices (FDA)

U.S. Bureau of Customs & Border Protection

US Steel Licensing

Recent ITC Petitions and Complaints

U.S. Dep't of Commerce, Import Administration

U.S. Int'l Trade Commission

Bureau of Industry and Security

Office of Foreign Assets Control