International Trade: Areas of Practice

Export controls and compliance

Export controls and compliance covers the application of Export Administration Regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctions and regulations imposed on terrorist-supporting states (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria).

  • Product classification and export licensing issues
  • Voluntary disclosures of potential violations and internal investigations of whistleblower or third-party allegations
  • Defense of companies under investigation for export violations, including both civil and criminal investigations
  • Development of internal compliance programs
  • Antiboycott regulations

Customs regulations

This area includes the laws and regulations governing imports into the United States, as well as importation into other countries. 

  • Product classification and duty analysis
  • Voluntary self-disclosures and enforcement defense 
  • Country of origin and marking issues, including products developed by multi-country teams
  • Customs treatment of U.S. products imported into third countries

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

Committee on Foreign Investments in the United States (CFIUS) advice

  • Analysis of whether filings are needed
  • Preparation of CFIUS filings

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