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What Is Import Law and Export Law?
Export law and import law are complex sets of legislation that define how U.S. businesses may and may not compete with corporations operating in foreign nations, and how U.S. companies may themselves operate in other nations. When a company manufactures an item in one country, another item in a second country, assembles products in a third country, and manages the process from a fourth, international trade and import export laws come into play.
Export laws and import laws are neither trivial nor to be considered lightly. For example, one reason export controls exist is primarily to deny enemies access to technologies that can increase their military power.
If your company operates or wishes to expand overseas, you need the services of an export lawyer experienced with import export regulations.
Import export regulation
Many American companies looking to do business in a foreign country may find it worth working with a partner company in that country, or even with the government of that country. This can be done via a joint venture, forming a subsidiary of the American company in the country, or through the sale of stock.
However, to pull off any of these arrangements successfully, you must carefully consider import and export law and regulations of the country in question, including:
- General restrictions on imports
- Quality and safety requirements
- Duties and tariffs
- Copyright and patent rights
If more than two countries are involved, all of these concerns repeat themselves. An experienced import export attorney can be invaluable in this process, as they may already be familiar with the laws and regulations of the countries where you wish to operate.
Importing and exporting
The same concepts regarding the export of goods and services overseas also apply when importing goods and services into the United States. While the U.S. raises few trade restrictions, it maintains many customs laws regarding safety, copyright infringement, and quality controls that foreign countries do not.
Handling import export laws and international trade statutes is a necessary step for any growing worldwide business—but should not be attempted without the services of experienced import export attorneys.
Lawyers with import and export experience
Do not let U.S. Customs issues negatively affect your business. Let our export lawyer Peter S. Herrick, P.A. help you. For a free opinion of your dispute with U.S. Customs or your maritime law issue, call us today. Peter S. Herrick, P.A. has locations in the ports of Miami and Long Beach. As a federal law practice, our customs lawyer represents clients in virtually every U.S. port.
