- The U.S. trade landscape is changing due to the “America First” national-security platform.
- New regulations under IEEPA, Section 232, and Section 301 target cross-border transactions.
- Customs compliance is now seen as a national-security issue.
- The False Claims Act is used to enforce tariff and customs duty compliance.
- Federal officials equate tariff fraud with sanctions and pursue it aggressively.
- Misclassified or undervalued imports can lead to severe legal consequences.
- The article examines the Justice Department’s enforcement strategies and offers guidance for companies.
- New trade policies are framed as responses to national emergencies.
- Executive Order 14257 imposed a ten-percent duty and potential reciprocal tariffs.
- Additional surcharges and duties were placed on various imports, including Chinese goods and steel.
- DOJ prioritizes prosecuting trade and customs fraud.
- CBP refers all suspected violations for prosecution without a grace period.
Source: jdsupra.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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