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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Join partner Ngosong Fonkem for a practical Corporate Risk Management session focused on how businesses can respond to ongoing tariff changes while protecting margins and maintaining supply chain continuity.
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.
- 4 International Trade Trends Wisconsin Businesses Should Watch Following the G20 Trade Ministerial
4 International Trade Trends Wisconsin Businesses Should Watch Following the G20 Trade MinisterialMilwaukee recently hosted the 2026 G20 Trade Ministerial, bringing trade officials from the world's largest economies to Wisconsin. Although the meeting did not produce a new trade agreement, it offered a useful glimpse into the priorities increasingly driving trade policy around the world.
- Claiming IEEPA Tariff Refunds? Prepare Now for CAPE Phase III Filing Requirements
Claiming IEEPA Tariff Refunds? Prepare Now for CAPE Phase III Filing RequirementsImporters seeking IEEPA tariff refunds should prepare now for the next phase of the refund process. On September 15, 2026, U.S. Custom and Border Protection (CBP) notified the Court of International Trade that (CIT) that the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (“CAPE”) Phase 3 will deploy on October 6, 2026. This marks an important milestone in the implementation of the CAPE process for importers seeking relief.
- U.S.-China Sanctions and Export Controls: Managing Compliance Risks in Cross-Border TradeU.S.-China Sanctions and Export Controls: Managing Compliance Risks in Cross-Border Trade
Multinational companies operating across the U.S. and China increasingly face a difficult compliance dilemma: complying with one country's sanctions, export controls, or other trade restrictions may create legal risk under the other's retaliatory laws.
Companies must assess whether both regimes apply and whether compliance with one country’s restrictions triggers liability under the other’s laws. As a result, businesses engaged in cross-border trade must develop compliance frameworks to navigate conflict-of-law issues and mitigate risks.
- Trump Administration Imposes New Section 301 Forced Labor Tariffs on Imports From 60 Countries
Trump Administration Imposes New Section 301 Forced Labor Tariffs on Imports From 60 CountriesU.S. importers should prepare for substantial new tariff exposure following the Trump administration's imposition of Section 301 forced labor tariffs on imports from 60 countries. The measures affect approximately 99.4 percent of U.S. imports and may result in additional duties, subject to certain exemptions and special tariff treatment.