Los Angeles Section 301

Los Angeles Section 301 - 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 Section 301 tariffs on China imports?

Section 301 tariffs are additional duties imposed on Chinese imports under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 in response to China's unfair trade practices. Current Section 301 tariffs range from 7.5% to 25% and cover over $370 billion in Chinese imports across thousands of product categories (Lists 1-4A). These tariffs are IN ADDITION to normal HTS duties. Our Los Angeles Section 301 attorney helps you navigate these complex China tariffs through exclusions, protests, and tariff engineering.

Can I get my products excluded from Section 301 tariffs?

Section 301 exclusion opportunities come and go. USTR periodically opens exclusion request processes allowing importers to request specific product exclusions. Exclusion requests must demonstrate that the product is not available from sources outside China, that the tariff causes severe economic harm, or that the product is not strategically important to China. Our Los Angeles Section 301 attorney prepares exclusion requests and monitors for new exclusion opportunities.

What is tariff engineering and how can it help with Section 301?

Tariff engineering involves modifying your product or its classification to legally avoid or minimize tariffs. For Section 301, this may include: redesigning products to fall under non-listed HTS codes, substantial transformation in third countries (making products "substantially transformed" outside China), or supply chain restructuring. Our Los Angeles tariff engineering attorney evaluates your products for legal tariff minimization strategies.

Can I protest Section 301 tariffs I've already paid?

Yes. You have 180 days from liquidation to file a protest challenging Section 301 duty assessments. Protest grounds include: product not subject to Section 301 (incorrect HTS classification), country of origin not China (substantial transformation), or exclusion eligibility. Successful protests result in duty refunds. Our Los Angeles Section 301 attorney prepares protests and pursues refunds.

How do I know if my Chinese imports are subject to Section 301 tariffs?

Section 301 tariffs are product and country-specific. You need to determine: (1) your product's correct HTS classification, (2) whether that HTS code appears on Section 301 Lists 1-4A, (3) your product's country of origin. Many importers are incorrectly paying or not paying Section 301 duties. Our Los Angeles Section 301 attorney conducts compliance reviews identifying Section 301 exposure and refund opportunities.

Contact Trembach Law Firm

Trembach Law Firm, APC

27001 Agoura Road, Suite 350, Calabasas, CA 91301

Phone: (818) 514-7680

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