Origin Engineering: How Substantial Transformation Can Reduce Your Tariff Exposure
“Origin Engineering” refers to modifying the sourcing of essential product inputs or relocating key manufacturing processes from countries subject to higher tariff rates to jurisdictions with more favorable trade treatment. It is one of the most effective tools available to importers navigating elevated tariff exposure.
Customs Enforcement Overhaul: What Importers and Brokers Need to Do Now
On June 3, 2026, President Trump issued Executive Order 14411, “Strengthening Customs Enforcement,” directing the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to tighten importer eligibility, increase disclosure obligations, and expand enforcement measures across the U.S. import system.
New Executive Order Strengthening CBP Enforcement
President Trump signed the new Executive Order “Strengthening Customs Enforcement.” This new order from the administration tackles different administrative priorities related to customs: Customs Reform and Combatting Customs Fraud. The order-related fact sheet goes into detail about how the Executive Order addresses these objectives and how this will affect importers moving forward.
Section 232 and Iron: What CBP’s New Guidance Means for Your Imports – The Difference Between Steel and Iron Has Never Mattered More
We are operating in one of the most volatile trade environments in recent memory. Tariff policy is shifting faster than most compliance programs can absorb. In that context, CBP’s March 15 guidance on Section 232 content value is not just a technical update. It brings meaningful clarity and importers who move quickly may find real money on the table.
CBP Statute of Limitations Waivers – Overview of Issues and Operation
Many trade practitioners that have had experience with a CBP prior disclosure or penalty action have encountered a request by CBP to execute a Statute of Limitations (SOL) waiver. These are usually accompanied by a request for the importer to provide a corporate resolution or the equivalent evidencing the authority of the SOL waiver signatory to sign the waiver on behalf of the importer / company.
Let’s Be Serious
It’s really no surprise that US Customs enforcement seems to be much more stringent these days given the mandates by the current administration. It would behoove one to, become more self-aware in the supply chain. Yes, we put out fires for a living but we also assist those who are proactive, implementing strategies and best practices to avoid those fires in the first place. Being proactive, it begs the question, when was the last time you conducted an audit of your supply chain classifications? Remember, Customs can go back five years in their audit of your supply chain. Global Trade Compliance is what we do at Braumiller Law Group.
CTPAT: An Anchor for Weathering the Trade Storms
A few weeks ago, at the Trade and Cargo Security Summit, held in New Orleans, we learned that CBP (Customs and Border Protection) WAS NOT going to discuss the current administration’s policy during the conference. (Cue the dramatic music). Will you feel better if I tell you the groan across the audience was conspicuously audible? No? Well, I tried.
Terrified by Tariffs
Terrified by Tariffs. Bob Brewer, VP Marketing and NBD for Braumiller Law Group sits down with Jim Holbein, Of Counsel. Braumiller Law Group to discuss the current landscape in tariffs and trade.
Coping with Tariffs
Coping with Tariffs. Bob Brewer, VP Marketing and NBD for Braumiller Law Group sits down with Jim Holbein, Of Counsel. Braumiller Law Group to discuss the current landscape in tariffs and trade.
Black Space
Space is not totally dark as there is always some visible light, even among space dust particles. Such is the case with the moon. There is no dark side of the moon. The moon rotates along an axis with the earth, what is know as Tidal Locking, so we simply never see the other side. In addition, there is no such thing as zero gravity since when you are in orbit you experience a state that is called “zero gravity” or “microgravity” but gravity still affects your motion. An object in orbit is essentially in free fall. A satellite orbiting Earth is constantly being pulled toward Earth by gravity but it is moving sideways so fast that it follows a curved path that continuously missed Earth entirely. The principle applies to any object in orbit. Dig deep, peel back the onion, uncover the facts. It’s how we help our clients overcome CBP missing the science behind the exact makeup of their product and subsequently mistakenly not allowing an exclusion, and assigning a Section 301 tariff via a different HTS code, which BLG regularly files protests against. At BLG we love the science behind Global Trade Compliance.