US Administration Policies & Priorities – Enforcement Risks: Tariffs and Customs Duties and the False Claims Act

With new or increased tariffs expected to be a key policy tool under the incoming administration, importers are proactively assessing imported merchandise, supply chains, and trading partners. Our panelists will discuss some of the tools importers can use to avoid or mitigate the impact of new tariffs.

Topics will include:

• Recent US Customs and Border Protection actions, including strategies to mitigate penalties for tariff violations through post summary corrections, protests, and disclosures
• Import-related False Claims Act allegations by qui tam relators and enforcement by the US Department of Justice, along with the potential for increased actions in the wake of expanding tariffs
• Best practices for ensuring compliance and mitigating risks associated with the False Claims Act

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