The FDA has proposed a new rule that would require foreign tobacco product manufacturers to register their establishments and submit product listings to the agency, aligning them with requirements already applicable to domestic manufacturers. While the rule is not yet final, it signals increased oversight of imported tobacco products and enhanced coordination between the FDA and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

On December 18, 2024, the CPSC voted to approve a Final Rule requiring importers of regulated consumer products to electronically file Certificate of Compliance data at the time of entry. The rule takes effect July 8, 2026, for most imported consumer products. This article covers what the CPSC eFiling requirement means for importers, and the steps businesses should take now to ensure compliance before the deadline.

This article explains what those visits are, what your foreign customer will be asked to produce, the statutory and regulatory authority behind the request, and the consequences when a check cannot be completed. It matters because the penalty for a failed check falls on the exporter’s ability to ship, not only on the foreign party being visited

This month, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced it is seeking comments from the public and trade community on three initiatives:

On May 7, 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade (“CIT”) issued a significant decision holding that the Trump Administration’s 10% global tariffs imposed under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 were unlawful. Just days later, on May 12, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit stepped in and temporarily stayed that ruling.

As U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) continues processing refunds of tariffs unlawfully imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), one category of entries presents a particularly complicated problem: imports that are also subject to antidumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD).

From policy shifts to regulatory updates, this month brought significant developments in international trade that could impact businesses worldwide.

Under his America First Trade Policy, President Trump has made clear that his Administration intends to use every tool available to address unfair trade practices affecting U.S. companies, workers and national security.

Whether you're a seasoned importer or just entering the trade world, keeping up with thousands of pages of regulations can be a challenge...

If a company or individual believes they have violated Foreign Trade Regulations and the U.S. Census Bureau is unaware of this violation, proactively and voluntarily disclosing the potential wrongdoing can substantially reduce penalties.

Importers of shipments containing non-compliant WPM are subject to potential hefty CBP penalties upon their first violation.

FinCEN’s March 30, 2026, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) marks a major step toward fully operationalizing the agency’s whistleblower program, designed to incentivize reporting of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), sanctions, IEEPA, and other illicit finance violations.

On March 6, 2024, the Department of Commerce, Department of the Treasury, and Department of Justice issued a tri-seal compliance note titled: "Obligations of foreign-based persons to comply...

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has recently announced a series of significant Section 301 actions targeting a range of trade-related concerns, including intellectual property protection, forced labor, and alleged unfair trade practices

The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced the initiation of investigations.

Another busy month in international trade news. Here's the full roundup:

Incoterms are a set of 11 internationally recognized rules that define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers for the sale of goods in international and domestic transactions.

Why importers who diversified out of China to FTA partners are now squarely in CBP’s forced-labor crosshairs — and the five-step package you need before your first detention notice.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled that CBP violated a pencil importer's right to due process by refusing to share the statistical...

Over the weekend, President Trump first issued a fact sheet and thereafter signed three executive orders imposing new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China: