Trade Remedies
Importers face a dizzying array of laws that have the potential to dramatically increase the cost of importing into the United States. These include antidumping duty (AD) cases, countervailing duty (CVD) cases, circumvention actions under the Enforce and Protect Act of 2015 (EAPA), Section 201 actions, Section 232 actions, and Section 301 actions. Each of these laws adds risk to your international supply chain.
Antidumping and countervailing duties are additional duties assessed against specific articles from specific countries. Antidumping duties are intended to “level the playing field” between unfairly priced imports and similar goods manufactured in the United States. Countervailing duties are intended to “level the playing field” between unfairly subsidized imports and similar goods manufactured in the United States. Importers need to know whether their product is described in an AD or CVD order, and whether the country of origin of their product is one subject to an AD or CVD order. Barnes, Richardson & Colburn attorneys are experts in helping you establish whether the goods are in scope and the country of origin. We are also expert in helping you mitigate your risk if your goods are subject to AD/CVD orders.
The Enforce and Protect Act of 2015 allowed Customs to investigate allegations that goods are imported into the United States without paying AD/CVD duties that are due. In the law this is called circumvention. EAPA investigations can lead to very significant AD/CVD bills for importers. EAPA investigations also move very quickly. Barnes, Richardson & Colburn attorneys can help you respond quickly and properly to an EAPA investigation to ensure the company puts forth the best defense possible.
Section 201 actions are called Safeguard Duties and are intended to give relief to domestic manufacturers seriously injured by increased imports of goods from abroad. Section 232 actions are invoked when the national security of the United States is endangered by imports. Section 301 is invoked when the United States is not getting the full benefit of its international trade agreements. Barnes, Richardson & Colburn attorneys can assist you in navigating imposition of these duties, seeking exclusions (when applicable), or otherwise managing the impact of these duties on your supply chain.
- Apr. 2, 2026
- Big Changes to Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum, Copper and their Derivative Articles
- Apr. 1, 2026
- CBP Publishes New Applications for ACE Portal Accounts
- Mar. 31, 2026
- CIT Potentially Broadens the Path for IEEPA Refunds—But the End Is Not Here Yet
- Mar. 30, 2026
- Section 232 Steel/Aluminum Content Reporting "Guidance"
- 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. 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. 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
- Negotiations Chosen Over Tariffs for Critical Minerals, For Now
- Jan. 15, 2026
- New 25% Tariff Imposed on Certain Semiconductor Imports
- Jan. 15, 2026
- Taiwan Said to Have Trade Deal with United States
- 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. 12, 2025
- CAFC Rules Planning Calendar Classification Already Decided
- Dec. 12, 2025
- Customs Proposes Revoking Handicap Article Status From Ramps
- Dec. 12, 2025
- USTR Greer Says More Trade Deals are Coming, While U.S. Considers USMCA Review in 2026
- 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
- Nov. 17, 2025
- Reciprocal Tariff Exemptions Expanded
- Nov. 14, 2025
- Switzerland Announces 15% Tariff Deal with the United States
- 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
- May 4, 2017
- BRC Partner Lawrence Friedman to Speak at Upcoming PERT Event
- March 8, 2017
- Barnes Partner Lawrence Friedman Quoted Regarding Tariff Engineering in Washington Post
- January 30
- David G. Forgue to Speak at Chicago Customs Broker and Freight Forwarder Association Seminar
- June 6, 2014
- Larry Friedman Elected Vice President of CITBA
- February 28, 2013
- Barnes/Richardson Client Receives De Minimis Rate in Hardwood Plywood Preliminary Determination
- December 6, 2011
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