Retaliatory Tariffs

Retaliatory Tariffs - 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 files its own IEEPA refund complaints there under 28 U.S.C. § 1581(i), with new complaints filed as importers sign. CBP deployed CAPE Phase 3 — which covers finally liquidated entries for plaintiffs holding a court reliquidation order — on October 6, 2026. As of October 28, 2026 the firm is counsel in 35 actions at the Court of International Trade, docket numbers 1:26-cv-04095, 1:26-cv-04154, 1:26-cv-04156, 1:26-cv-04164, 1:26-cv-04185, 1:26-cv-04248, 1:26-cv-04271, 1:26-cv-04277, 1:26-cv-04300, 1:26-cv-04327, 1:26-cv-04328, 1:26-cv-04335, 1:26-cv-04342, 26-04390, 26-04392, 26-04393, 26-04394, 26-04395, 26-04396, 26-04418, 26-04421, 26-04488, 26-04556, 26-04559, 26-04563, 26-04568, 26-04569, 26-04616, 26-04617, 26-04618, 26-04643, 26-04668, 26-04745, 26-04766, 26-04797 (list and verification: Court of International Trade filings). 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 and how do they affect California importers?

Section 301 tariffs are additional duties imposed on Chinese imports under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, ranging from 7.5% to 100% on top of regular duties. These tariffs cover over $370 billion in Chinese goods and significantly impact California importers' landed costs. Our retaliatory tariffs attorneys help identify exposure, file exclusion requests, and implement mitigation strategies.

Can I get an exclusion from Section 301 China tariffs?

USTR periodically opens exclusion processes for Section 301 tariffs. Successful exclusion requests must demonstrate the product is unavailable from U.S. or third-country sources, Chinese origin is technically required, or severe economic harm results from the tariffs. Our USTR exclusion attorneys prepare comprehensive applications with supporting documentation.

What is Section 232 and how do steel and aluminum tariffs work?

Section 232 tariffs impose 25% additional duties on steel imports and 10% on aluminum imports based on national security grounds. These apply regardless of country of origin, with some exemptions and quotas for certain countries. Our Section 232 attorneys help with exclusion requests through Commerce and compliance strategies.

What tariff mitigation strategies can reduce my Section 301 exposure?

Effective strategies include: HTS classification review to verify coverage, supply chain restructuring to non-tariff countries, first sale valuation to reduce dutiable value, tariff engineering through product modifications, duty drawback for exported goods, and Foreign Trade Zone benefits. Our tariff mitigation attorneys develop customized strategies.

How can I challenge a CBP tariff determination?

You can challenge tariff determinations through administrative protests with CBP within 180 days of liquidation, followed by Court of International Trade litigation if denied. Our tariff protest attorneys prepare comprehensive legal arguments and represent clients through all stages of tariff disputes.

Contact Trembach Law Firm

Trembach Law Firm, APC

27001 Agoura Road, Suite 350, Calabasas, CA 91301

Phone: (818) 514-7680

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