Ecommerce Digital Trade Guide

Ecommerce Digital Trade Guide - International trade, tariff & customs attorneys. CBP defense. Call (818) 514-7680.

International Trade & Customs Law Services

Comprehensive customs and tariff defense for California importers at the Port of Los Angeles, Port of Long Beach, and all U.S. ports of entry. Services include CBP audit defense, tariff classification, customs valuation, Section 301/232/IEEPA tariff strategy, UFLPA forced labor compliance, duty drawback recovery, and Court of International Trade litigation.

Current Tariff Landscape

With effective tariff rates at historic highs, California businesses need experienced trade counsel. We handle Section 301 China tariffs, Section 232 steel/aluminum tariffs, IEEPA tariff refund claims, and reciprocal tariff compliance.

Free consultation for importers: (818) 514-7680.

Filed Court of International Trade Actions

Trembach Law Firm is not only admitted to the U.S. Court of International Trade — it has filed 3 complaints there. The actions are docketed at the Court of International Trade as 26-02506, 26-02846, 26-04095. Anatolii Trembach is admitted to practice before the Court of International Trade and is licensed in California, State Bar #349304, verifiable at apps.calbar.ca.gov.

This matters for IEEPA refunds specifically. The Court of International Trade has ordered CBP to reliquidate and refund on plaintiffs’ entries, and CBP’s CAPE Phase 3 for finally liquidated entries is likewise available only to importers who are plaintiffs at the Court. An importer who never filed has no confirmed, self-executing mechanism. Choosing counsel who has actually filed at that court, rather than counsel who only describes the process, is therefore a practical question and not a marketing one.

Jurisdiction over these actions rests on 28 U.S.C. § 1581, and the window to sue runs under 28 U.S.C. § 2636(i). No particular outcome is promised or guaranteed.

Fees, Costs and Case Results

Representation in these matters is offered on a contingency basis covering attorney fees only: there is no attorney fee unless we recover, and clients remain responsible for case costs, such as court filing and service fees. The specific terms that apply to a matter are set out in the written fee agreement for that matter.

Where this site refers to a verdict, settlement or court order, that result was dependent on the facts of that case, and results will differ if based on different facts. Past results do not predict or guarantee the outcome of any other matter, and no particular outcome is promised or guaranteed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are ecommerce import rules for California online sellers?

California ecommerce sellers importing goods for resale online (Amazon FBA, Shopify, eBay) must comply with CBP customs regulations including: accurate HTS classification, customs valuation, Section 321 de minimis entry rules ($800 exemption), country of origin marking, product safety standards (CPSC, FDA, FCC), intellectual property rights, and recordkeeping requirements. Online sellers are considered "importers of record" and liable for customs duties, penalties, and compliance violations.

What is Section 321 and how does it affect online sellers?

Section 321 allows duty-free entry for shipments valued at $800 or less (per person per day). This exemption revolutionized ecommerce by enabling Chinese direct-to-consumer sellers (Shein, Temu, AliExpress) to ship small parcels duty-free. However, CBP has increased scrutiny of Section 321 abuse including: undervaluation, split shipments, and prohibited goods. California online sellers must ensure Section 321 entries are legitimate and not used to evade duties or import restrictions.

What is digital trade law and how does it apply to California tech companies?

Digital trade law governs cross-border data flows, digital services, e-commerce platforms, and technology exports. For California tech companies, this includes: export controls on software and encryption (EAR), data localization requirements in foreign markets, cross-border data transfer restrictions (GDPR, CCPA), digital services taxes (EU DST), platform liability rules, and restrictions on source code transfers. Digital trade law is evolving rapidly as governments regulate AI, cloud services, and digital platforms.

What are data transfer export controls for California companies?

Export controls on data transfers apply when California companies share technical data, source code, or technology with foreign nationals (deemed exports) or foreign entities. EAR and ITAR regulate: software source code exports, encryption technology transfers, technical data for controlled products, cloud-hosted data accessed by foreign persons, API access to controlled technology, and remote technical assistance to foreign end-users. California tech companies must implement access controls, geographic restrictions, and export license compliance for data transfers.

Contact Trembach Law Firm

Trembach Law Firm, APC

27001 Agoura Road, Suite 350, Calabasas, CA 91301

Phone: (818) 514-7680

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