Overview
At Amundsen Davis, our brick and mortar presence is based in the heart of the Midwest, but many of our clients do business around the world. Our international trade practice is dedicated to helping companies large and small navigate the complexities of international commerce, offering tailored legal solutions that empower businesses to thrive in an ever-changing global environment.
Persistent supply chain disruptions; geopolitical tensions; and heightened focus on issues like forced labor and environmental, social, and governance standards highlight the interconnected nature of the global economy and its effects on businesses of all sizes. Additionally, authorities are introducing an increasing number of international trade policies with significant implications at an unprecedented pace.
To address these challenges and capitalize on opportunities, we advise clients in the following areas:
Sanctions
- Representation before the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the filing of de-listing petitions
- Help international clients navigate primary and secondary sanctions exposure risks
Customs
- Valuation, classification and origin, and setting up of free trade zones
- Free trade agreements, including the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, and tariff preference programs
- Duty recovery and mitigation strategies, including drawbacks, first sales, and protest filings
- Audits, internal investigations, prior disclosures, security and compliance programs, seizures, and penalty actions
- PFAS compliance and related engagements with Partner Government Agencies (PGA)
Trade Remedies
- Anti-dumping, countervailing duties, and subsidies
- Issues arising under legislation and international agreements, including the Trade Act and Trade Expansion Act of 1962
National Security
- Export controls, sanctions, and embargoes
- Anti-boycott actions
- Anti-money laundering laws and regulations
- Export Administration Regulations
- International Traffic in Arms Regulations
- Buy American Act; Buy America; and Build America, Buy America Act provisions
- Related engagements with PGAs
- Audits, voluntary disclosures, and reporting
Human Rights and Sustainability
- Adherence to regulations on labor practices and ethical sourcing
- Modification and revocation of Withhold Release Orders
- Release of detentions
- Forced labor and supply chain audits
- Forced labor compliance programs
- Counseling in relation to suppliers and other third parties
- Compliance with EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
Maritime Shipping and Logistics
- Setting up of maritime shipping operations and related engagements with Protection and Indemnity clubs, classification societies, ship management companies, ship agents, and flag states
- Vessel registration and finance
- Compliance with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) regulations applicable to Ocean Transportation Intermediary – Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier and Freight Forwarder licenses and FMC tariff publications
- Compliance with the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (and its United States equivalent under federal Hazardous Materials Regulations)
Customized Training
- Targeted training on a wide range of international trade and related topics applicable to your unique business scenarios
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Education on Demand
Join Amundsen Davis's International Trade Service Group Partner Ngosong Fonkem for a webcast to explore the potential economic landscape that may be shaped by the new administration and what manufacturers can do immediately to stay ahead of potential disruptions to their businesses.
- How to Be Removed From a U.S. Sanctions Watchlist List
How to Be Removed From a U.S. Sanctions Watchlist ListU.S. sanctions are a powerful tool used to influence the behavior of foreign governments, individuals, and entities. Placement on any sanctions watchlist maintained by a regulatory agency can have devastating financial, commercial, and legal consequences, including freezing U.S. assets, restricting travel to the U.S., blocking U.S. financial transactions, and enduring a damaged reputation worldwide. However, the U.S. government regularly removes hundreds of individuals and organizations from its watchlists.
- Federal Trade Court Rules Trump Administration’s Use of Emergency Commerce Law to Impose Broad Tariffs Was Unlawful
Federal Trade Court Rules Trump Administration’s Use of Emergency Commerce Law to Impose Broad Tariffs Was UnlawfulOn May 28, 2025, the United States Court of International Trade (“CIT”) determined that the Trump administration’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) to impose (1) overly broad worldwide reciprocal tariffs and (2) fentanyl/immigration-related tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada was unlawful.
- Taxes, Tariffs, and Policies, Oh My!
Taxes, Tariffs, and Policies, Oh My!Join Ngosong Fonkem for a presentation on timely topics in international trade including Trump administration trade policy, tariffs and trade disruptions, and solutions for managing risk in the current trade environment.
- Export Readiness, Compliance, and Opportunities for Small Businesses
Export Readiness, Compliance, and Opportunities for Small BusinessesJoin Ngosong Fonkem for a dynamic session exploring the critical steps small businesses need to take to become export-ready and globally competitive.