Topic
Customs Enforcement
55 published works
SmarTrade
CIT Orders CBP to Process IEEPA Tariff Refunds for Phase 3 “Finally Liquidated” Entries
By Scott E. Diamond**, David M. Schwartz, Samir D. Varma, Francesca M.S. Guerrero, Michelle Li, Kerem Bilge
On July 17, 2026, U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) Senior Judge Richard Eaton, issued an order, which was made available today, directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to…
Clark-Esposito Law Firm, P.C.
What to Do If You Receive a CF-29 Notice of Action (VIDEO)
The Customs Form 29 is issued when CBP believes you have paid a different amount in duties than what is owed, whether due to an entry error or intentional omission.…
Clark-Esposito Law Firm, P.C.
What to Do If You Receive A CBP Penalty Notice or Pre-Penalty Notice (VIDEO)
In this video, we explain how to respond to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) penalty or pre-penalty notice and why taking timely action is critical. These notices can…
International Trade Law
USTR Proposes Sweeping Tariffs as Part of Section 301 Forced Labor Import Enforcement Investigation
By David Stepp, Simeon Yerokun
On June 2, 2026, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced a landmark set of enforcement actions under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, targeting 60 economies worldwide for failing to…
International Trade Insights
President Trump Issues Executive Order to Bolster U.S. Customs Enforcement
By Cortney Morgan, Nithya Nagarajan, Eric Dama (Former Husch Blackwell Attorney)
On June 3, 2026, President Trump issued an executive order (“EO”) directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) to reform many of its enforcement provisions. Titled “Strengthening Customs Enforcement,” the…
International Trade Law
Executive Order on Strengthening Customs Enforcement
By Valerie Ellis, John Brew, Brett Everett
On June 3, 2026, the White House issued an Executive Order ("Strengthening Customs Enforcement") that directs the U.S. Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") and U.S. Customs and Border Protection ("CBP")…
BuildSmart
A New Tool in Customs Enforcement: The False Claims Act in 2025
By Ty E. Howard, Brad Robertson, Jonathan H. Ferry, Alexis D. Gregorian
As in years past, the government continued to pursue False Claims Act (FCA) investigations and lawsuits against contractors in 2025. With over $6.8 billion in recoveries in 2025 and an…
Jotwell
IP Savvy at the U.S. Border
By Margo Bagley
Jorge L. Contreras, The Role of U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Enforcing Intellectual Property Rights, 59 Int’l Law. __ (forthcoming), available at SSRN (Sept. 2, 2025). Margo Bagley Some…
Food Safety News
FDA increases import enforcement on seafood, candy, milk products and more
By News Desk
The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent modifications…
Food Safety News
FDA steps up import enforcement for seafood, infant formula and more
By News Desk
The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent modifications…