DIAZ TRADE LAW, P.A.

10/15/2026

Changing the assembly location is a common AD/CVD mitigation strategy, but simply moving assembly to another country doesn’t automatically remove AD/CVD exposure. The applicable order, manufacturing process, and country-of-origin rules all matter.

Before restructuring your supply chain, make sure the change actually accomplishes what you think it does.

Have an AD/CVD question? Diaz Trade Law can help. Also check out our AD/CVD petition library where we walk through the latest AD/CVD petitions. View here. https://bit.ly/3VoUzjH

10/14/2026

There are very specific requirements when it comes to FDA labeling, and even seemingly small mistakes can create compliance issues.
Labeling is also an area that is frequently scrutinized by FDA, making it important for importers to review their labels before products enter the U.S. market, not after a problem arises.

At Diaz Trade Law, we have a strong track record of helping importers navigate FDA labeling requirements, identify potential issues, and strengthen their compliance.

Don’t wait until FDA starts investigating. Contact us today to make sure your labels are ready.

10/13/2026

Join us this week! DTL's Amber Pirson and Jennifer Diaz will be hosting a CFIUS 101 webinar covering what businesses, investors, and deal teams should know about the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States and its role in reviewing certain foreign investments and real estate transactions.

We’ll break down when CFIUS may apply, when a filing may be voluntary or mandatory, what types of industries and technologies can receive greater scrutiny, and the practical steps companies can take to identify potential CFIUS issues before a transaction moves forward.

Whether you’re considering foreign investment, advising on a transaction, or simply want to better understand the CFIUS process, this webinar will give you a practical foundation for spotting potential risks early.

Register here. https://bit.ly/4rCr6P1

10/13/2026

$222 MILLION in penalties. $67.9 MILLION in unpaid duties. One major customs enforcement case.

DOJ is going after a California importer and its CEO over an alleged scheme involving Chinese ceramic tiles, cabinets, and quartz products.

According to the complaint, the scheme involved:
🚩 Transshipping goods through Malaysia to disguise their Chinese origin
🚩 Undervaluing merchandise to reduce duties
🚩 Misdescribing products to avoid AD/CVD
🚩 Using shell companies as importers of record

The takeaway for importers? Know who's listed as your importer of record. Verify country of origin. And don't wait until an enforcement notice arrives to review your compliance practices.

Our latest article breaks down the allegations and what importers can learn from this case.

Read the full breakdown: https://bit.ly/4zvikFt

On September 28, 2026, the Department of Justice filed a civil complaint in the U.S. Court of International Trade against Uni-Tile & Marble, Inc. and its CEO, Xin Mian Pan, seeking $67,922,260.09 in unpaid duties and a $222,537,664.95 fraud penalty under 19 U.S.C. § 1592. The complaint alleges that...

10/12/2026

On October 1, 2026, DOJ’s National Fraud Enforcement Division issued Directive 26-12, which makes trade fraud a corporate enforcement priority and lists ten factors prosecutors must weigh in deciding whether to charge a company.

In recent remarks, a government official added a point every importer should hear: a prior disclosure filed with CBP does not count as a voluntary self-disclosure for DOJ purposes.

Read more in our latest article here. https://bit.ly/3Wm3gLS

10/09/2026

If you operate a domestic or foreign food facility that manufactures, processes, packs, or stores food for human or animal consumption in the U.S., FDA regulations require that your facility be registered.

If your facility is located outside the U.S., you must also designate a U.S. agent.

Need assistance with registration? Contact Diaz Trade Consulting today and check FDA registration off your to-do list.

10/08/2026

If your goods are seized by CBP, you have options! The key is not to panic and to seek counsel as soon as possible. Diaz Trade Law can evaluate your case and help you execute a plan to get your goods back.

10/07/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗕𝗣 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀, 𝘀𝗲𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀, 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀. ⏱️

Yesterday afternoon, Jennifer Diaz co-led a pre-conference workshop at ACI's 15th Anniversary Advanced Forum on U.S. Customs Compliance & Enforcement with William Terrell , LCB, Senior Counsel at FedEx Logistics .

📌 The 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Navigating CBP Increased Detentions, Seizures, Penalties & Liquidated Damages: Practical and Proactive Strategies for Managing Risk and Achieving Favorable Outcomes

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 was 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱:

🔹 Detention vs. seizure: key differences and timelines
🔹 Common triggers: IPR, marking, valuation, AD/CVD, and safety issues
🔹 How to read a CBP detention or seizure notice
🔹 Working with CBP, the CEEs, and rights holders
🔹 Penalties vs. liquidated damages vs. forfeiture
🔹 How to respond to a pre-penalty notice
🔹 Top importer mistakes that lead to enforcement

💡 Big t𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆: In our experience, the first response often shapes the final outcome. Read the notice closely, calendar every deadline, and bring in counsel before you reply.

🙏 Thank you, Will, for a great partnership. Thanks also to American Conference Institute (ACI) and to an engaged room full of great scenarios and questions.

📖 Received a CBP seizure notice, penalty, or liquidated damages claim? Start here: https://lnkd.in/eqraRqvW

10/07/2026

The role of the customs broker is changing. President Trump’s June 3, 2026 Executive Order on strengthening customs enforcement directs U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to impose heightened requirements on importers of record (IORs), including new restrictions affecting foreign IORs and the brokers that represent them.

At the same time, CBP is signaling significantly greater expectations for broker due diligence on ALL IORs, both domestic and foreign.

This webinar will cover:
● What the June 3 Executive Order means for customs brokers and foreign importers of record
● CBP’s increased focus on responsible supervision and control
● CBP’s anticipated heightened broker due diligence and client-vetting expectations for all IORs
● Documentation and recordkeeping considerations for demonstrating broker due diligence
● And more!

Register here. https://bit.ly/4yCLna8

10/06/2026

Phase 3 of CBP's CAPE refund program launches October 6. It covers finally liquidated entries filed by plaintiffs for which the Court has ordered reliquidation.

Plaintiffs who submitted a valid importer of record number to CBP by July 30, 2026, will be able to file CAPE declarations for Phase 3 as of October 6, 2026.

Not sure if your entries are Phase 3 and what you should do next? Diaz Trade Law can help you assess your eligibility and ensure nothing falls through the cracks. Reach out to our team today.