Hot Topics in International Trade – The Value Manifest Update with Brenda Cordova, Braumiller Law Group
Hot Topics in International Trade – Brenda Cordova, Braumiller Law Group Mexico Legal Counsel, stops by to discuss the New Mexican Electronic Value Manifest with Bob Brewer VP Marketing & NBD of Braumiller Law Group.
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.
We Have a Guru for That
We, Braumiller Consulting Group, have a solid team of gurus for trade compliance matters related to anything you my need assistance with inclusive of: Section 301 & 232 Classification Analyses, Section 301 Tariff Impact Analyses for Imports, and Import Processes and Global Customs, Export Processes, Licensing and Agreements, Risk Assessments, US Export Classification, Duty Recovery Opportunities, Compliance Manuals, etc.
Uncertainty Surrounding the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Tax and Customs / Foreign Trade Compliance
AI is now deeply embedded in the internet and social media, producing everything from humorous content and realistic simulations to advanced automation. These capabilities have expanded beyond entertainment and productivity, reaching into areas of public administration and government oversight. This raises a critical question: if AI is transforming nearly every sector, how will it reshape tax and customs compliance, and how will it be regulated?
Potential IEEPA Refunds Guidance
The legality of the Fentanyl IEEPA tariffs and the Reciprocal IEEPA tariffs is currently pending in the Supreme Court. A decision is expected in January, although it could come sooner, though the Court may not directly address refund mechanics. Instead, it could remand the issue to the Court of International Trade (CIT), which would delay guidance for several months.
Hot Topics in International Trade Tariff Mitigation Strategies-Looking for Ideas
Looking for some ideas on how to mitigate tariffs? Have a few dragons in your supply chain? Need some assistance in planning a strategy? The trade seas probably won’t be calm anytime soon. And uncertainty has of course become the business norm. If you are seeking counsel, and not counselling, Then you may wish to chat with us in a 30-minute consultation to see if we can be of assistance. Just go to the websites and hit the Submit Your Project button.
Gavin Andersen, Associate Attorney at Braumiller Law Group
Gavin Andersen, Associate Attorney at Braumiller Law Group, sits down with Bob Brewer to discuss Gavin’s journey from working as a trade compliance analyst to eventually going to law school and becoming an attorney. They discuss his extensive formal education and the many languages he speaks.
Megan Mohler Discusses Export Compliance
Megan Mohler, Senior Associate Attorney at Braumiller Law Group, sits down with Bob Brewer to discuss the complex landscape of exports, including compliance, sanctions, tariffs and duties, as well as navigating the various agencies in different jurisdictions that oversee exports.
Monkeys and Harmonized Tariff Schedule
If classifying product within the harmonized tariff schedule was so easy that a monkey could do it, where are all those monkey classifiers? Fact is, classifying product correctly takes a certain amount of expertise. There are 21 sections, 96 chapters, 1,228 headings (4 digit codes) and 5,612 sub-headings (6 digit HS codes). Countries like the U.S. expand these 6 digit codes for a more detailed classification and getting it right the first time is essential to ensure that the supply chain is compliant.
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.