Strategic Guidance for Customs and Trade Matters

Caribbean Customs and Trade Counsel helps businesses, professionals, and advisors navigate U.S. customs enforcement, regulatory requirements, and trade compliance with practical, experienced legal guidance.

Seizures, Detentions, Penalties, Liquidated Damages and Requests for Information (CBP-28) / Notices of Action (CBP-29)

CCTC provides strategic guidance and advocacy for stakeholders facing CBP enforcement actions, helping clients assess risk, address compliance concerns, and pursue favorable resolutions.

CBP Protests & Administrative Proceedings

Seizures and penalties demand precision. We craft mitigation strategies and advocate on your behalf in proceedings before CBP.

Tariff Classification & Valuation

Counsel on the proper classification and valuation of imported merchandise to manage duty exposure, reduce customs-related risk, and provide accurate and thorough review of products to ensure client compliance with CBP’s reasonable care standards.

Import Compliance

Practical guidance to help businesses navigate U.S. import requirements, strengthen trade compliance, and make informed decisions on classification, valuation, country of origin, and federal agency requirements.

Let’s Discuss Your Customs or Trade Matter

Whether you are responding to an enforcement action, addressing a compliance concern, or planning ahead, CCTC can help you understand your options and develop a practical path forward.

Broker Licensing & Regulatory Counseling

Free trade agreements and regional regulations shape commerce across the islands. We provide counsel grounded in the realities of Caribbean markets, guiding brokers through licensing requirements and regulatory compliance with clarity and confidence.

Drawback, Reliquidation & Prior Disclosures

We handle the details of drawback, reliquidation, and prior disclosures so you can focus on trade with confidence.

Customs Audits, Investigations & Compliance Programs

We collaborate with a trusted network of professionals, including customs attorneys, international trade specialists, and former law enforcement professionals, when appropriate to provide clients with comprehensive, well-coordinated support tailored to their specific needs.

Other Federal Agency Enforcement Actions (seizures and penalties)

We help importers respond when a federal agency seizes goods or seeks a penalty.

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Counsel for importers facing product safety questions or CPSC inquiries about a shipment.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

We advise businesses on EPA questions involving imported goods and help them respond to agency inquiries.

Country of Origin Determinations (COO) for Customs Compliance

We review how and where goods are made to help importers determine and document country of origin.

Let’s Discuss Your Customs or Trade Matter

Whether you are responding to an enforcement action, addressing a compliance concern, or planning ahead, CCTC can help you understand your options and develop a practical path forward.