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International Trade

International Trade | Prestige Law Office

Although Prestige Law Office is based in the heart of the Midwest, its clients conduct business worldwide. As part of the firm's business law practice, the international trade practice is dedicated to helping companies of all sizes navigate the complexities of global commerce. The firm provides tailored legal solutions designed to empower businesses to succeed in an ever-evolving international trade landscape.

Persistent supply chain disruptions, geopolitical tensions—including the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East—and the recent trade war between the United States and various allies and adversaries underscore the interconnected nature of the global economy and its impact on businesses of all sizes. Additionally, regulatory authorities are rapidly introducing new international trade policies with significant implications, requiring companies to adapt at an unprecedented pace.

To help clients navigate these challenges and capitalize on opportunities, the firm provides legal counsel in the following areas:

Sanctions

  • Representation before the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) in filing de-listing petitions.
  • Advising international clients on managing primary and secondary sanctions exposure risks.

Customs

  • Guidance on valuation, classification, origin determination, and establishing free trade zones.
  • Compliance with free trade agreements, including the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), and tariff preference programs.
  • Duty recovery and mitigation strategies, including duty drawbacks, first-sale strategies, and protest filings.
  • Audits, internal investigations, prior disclosures, security and compliance programs, asset seizures, and penalty actions.

Trade Remedies

  • Anti-dumping, countervailing duties, and subsidies.
  • Issues arising under legislation and international agreements, including the Trade Act and the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.

National Security

  • Export controls, sanctions, and embargoes.
  • Anti-boycott compliance and enforcement.
  • Anti-money laundering (AML) laws and regulations.
  • Compliance with Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
  • Adherence to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Human Rights and Sustainability

  • Compliance with regulations on labor practices and ethical sourcing.
  • Modification and revocation of Withhold Release Orders (WROs).
  • Assistance with the release of detained shipments.
  • Conducting forced labor and supply chain audits.
  • Development of forced labor compliance programs.
  • Advising on supplier and third-party due diligence.
  • Compliance with the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

Maritime Shipping and Logistics

  • Establishment of maritime shipping operations and engagements with Protection and Indemnity (P&I) clubs, classification societies, ship management companies, ship agents, and flag states.
  • Vessel registration and financing.
  • Compliance with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) regulations, including Ocean Transportation Intermediary (OTI) licensing for Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs) and Freight Forwarders, as well as FMC tariff publications.
  • Adherence to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code and U.S. federal Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR).

Prestige Law Office provides comprehensive international trade legal services across Milwaukee, Waukesha, Kenosha, Racine, Washington, Dane, and Ozaukee counties, as well as throughout Wisconsin.

Let our firm help you navigate complex international trade matters with confidence. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward securing your business's future.

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