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Navigating U.S. customs regulations is crucial for German businesses engaged in cross-border trade. Our advisory services provide regulatory guidance on:

• Tariffs & HTS Classification – Ensuring accurate tariff classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) to avoid misclassification risks
• Special Tariffs – Understanding and navigating Section 232 tariffs (steel and aluminum tariffs; tariffs on autos and auto parts); Section 301 tariffs (tariffs on Chinese goods due to unfair trade practices); and IEEPA tariffs (tariffs on Chinese, Mexican, and Canadian goods as a safeguard against fentanyl trafficking and illegal immigration; "reciprocal" tariffs as a safeguard against trade deficits resulting from unfair trade practices), as well as other trade policy measures impacting supply chains.
• Country of Origin & Marking – Assessing country of origin rules for labeling compliance and duty preferences
• Special Customs Programs: Understanding and navigating special customs programs such as free trade zones (FTZs), customs bonded warehouses (CBWs), temporary importations under bond (TIB), and many more
• Customs Valuation – Advising on customs valuation for related-party transactions
• Customs Clearance Process: Understanding the process and necessary documentation requirements for import clearance by customs authorities

Participating in federally funded infrastructure procurements requires strict adherence to Buy America regulations. We help German businesses navigate:

• Domestic Content Mandates – Ensuring compliance with U.S. final assembly and content requirements in federally funded infrastructure projects
• Federal Transit Administration (FTA) | Rolling Stock – Understanding domestic content requirements for transit vehicle procurements
• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Regulations – Meeting Buy America requirements in highway and transit projects
• Additional Federal Procurement Requirements – Navigating procurement restrictions imposed by agencies such as the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Amtrak, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Department of Energy (DOE).

Whether you are importing goods or bidding on federally funded contracts, our expertise ensures compliance and mitigates regulatory risks.