Beyond the 30%: The Real China Tariffs RIGHT NOW
Think the China tariff picture is a simple 30%? Think again.
The reality for U.S. businesses navigating the complexities of importing reveals a far more expensive and tangled web of duties,
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Leaving China the Smart Way: A May 28 Free Webinar
Leaving China the Smart Way: Expert Webinar on Manufacturing Relocation
Strategies to Exit China Without Disrupting Your Supply Chain or Inviting Legal Risk
Thinking about relocating your manufacturing operations out of China? You likely recognize the rising risks—but do you…
Move Your China Trademarks NOW—Before It’s Too Late

Transferring Your China Trademarks: How to Move Them Safely and Strategically
If your China trademarks are still owned by your China-based entity or by a company actively doing business in China, you’re exposed to significant legal and operational risks. These…
Why Following Your Chinese Supplier’s Tariff Advice Could Land YOU in Jail: Part 2, It Will Likely Be Your DDP Deal That Will Put You There
How Willful Blindness and DDP Terms Can Trigger U.S. Customs Liability
One of our international trade lawyers once had a client who claimed to have shifted its manufacturing operations from China to Vietnam. Given the growing scrutiny from U.S. Customs…
Why Following Your Chinese Supplier’s Tariff Advice Could Land YOU in Jail

Chinese Supplier Tariff Advice Leads to Customs Fraud and Jail Time
This is part one of a two-part series on the growing legal risks U.S. companies face when importing from China.
Today, we focus on a mistake we see far…
How to Shut Down or Downsize Your China WFOE: The Legal and Strategic Checklist
A Comprehensive China WFOE Shutdown Checklist
Part 4 of 4: Shutting Down or Downsizing a China WFOE
In Part 1, we explored the strategic decision-making behind exiting China, including how to recognize the red flags that may signal it’s…
How to Shut Down or Downsize Your China WFOE: Part 3 – IP, Data, and Exit Strategies
How to Shut Down or Downsize Your China WFOE: Part 3 – IP Protection, Data Compliance, and Reducing Your China Risks
In Part 1 of this four-part series, How to Shut Down or Downsize Your China WFOE: A 2025 Four-Part…
How to Shut Down or Downsize Your China WFOE: Part 2 – Execution, Compliance, and Legal Pitfalls
How to Shut Down or Downsize Your China WFOE: Part 2 – Execution, Compliance, and Legal Pitfalls
In Part 1 of this four-part series—How to Shut Down or Downsize Your China WFOE: A 2025 Four-Part Survival Guide—we covered…
How to Shut Down or Downsize Your China WFOE: A 2025 Four-Part Survival Guide
How to Shut Down or Downsize Your China WFOE: A 2025 Four-Part Survival Guide
Foreign companies are exiting China in record numbers as regulatory pressure, rising costs, and geopolitical risks reshape the landscape. Whether you’re planning a full WFOE closure…
Buyer Beware: The Hidden Risks of Unpaid Tariffs Under DDP
The Hidden Risks of Unpaid Tariffs Under DDP
Many U.S. companies assume that importing under Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) terms shields them from tariffs. It doesn’t.
At our law firm, we’re seeing a sharp rise in cases where buyers thought…