U.S. import audits are becoming more common than ever, especially for small and mid-sized businesses importing for the first time. With increased restrictions on the $800 De Minimis threshold, increased data analytics, and the formation of new enforcement bodies, even beginners now face stricter scrutiny from U.S. Customs and Border [...]

The U.S. import landscape is entering a new era of enforcement. With the launch of the DOJ & DHS Trade Fraud Task Force, Importers of all sizes — not just multinational corporations — should prepare for heightened federal scrutiny. This task force, led by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and [...]