BakerHostetler‘s International Trade group, stationed in Washington DC, has notable expertise in assisting clients in the manufacturing, medical device, forest products, and chemicals industries. In the customs space, the team is capable of providing compliance counsel, structuring supply changes, addressing country-of-origin questions, and litigating on behalf of their clients. Michael S. Snarr represents a variety of U.S.-based importers in a challenge to the imposition of 301 duties on imports from China. The firm’s export controls branch handles compliance assessments, international investigations, and due diligence with Melissa Mannino a well-regarded lawyer in this market. Barbara Linney and Lana Muranovic, who is based in Houston, are important team members.
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‘Exceptional responsiveness and attention to detail. ’
‘Rockstar level of performance from Melissa Mannino! ’
‘Very friendly, collaborative working style, paired with deep expertise and experience. ’
‘Lana Muranovic, Houston, is very humble, yet hugely competent and experienced, a delight to work with, extremely careful attention to technical detail ’
Key clients
- NOA Brands America Inc.
- C-Port International
- Resolute Forest Products, Inc
- Conseil de l'industrie forestière du Québec
- Pentair Filtration Solutions
- Component Hardware Group
- The Orvis Company
- Oatey Company
- Anchor Tool & Die Company
- Audio Technica U.S. Inc.
Work highlights
- Represent numerous U.S. importers who have joined the fight to challenge at the U.S. Court of International Trade, the U.S. Trade Representative’s imposition of Section 301 duties on imports from China.
- Advise CIFQ (the Québec Forest Industry Council) and its members on a range of customs issues including classification, valuation, origin, and entry. The firm represents the association in antidumping and countervailing duty litigation, but also assists members of the association in responding to inquiries from U.S. Customs & Border Protection, including audits.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Lana Muranovic
Practice head
Michael Snarr; Melissa Mannino
Other key lawyers
Barbara Linney; Lana Muranovic