Southern California Tariff Lawyer
Southern California Tariff Lawyer - 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 areas does a Southern California tariff lawyer serve?
- Our Southern California tariff lawyers serve the entire SoCal region including Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Diego County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and Ventura County. We provide legal services for all major ports including Port of Los Angeles, Port of Long Beach, and Port of San Diego.
- Why choose a Southern California-based customs attorney?
- A Southern California customs attorney provides direct access to the nation's busiest ports (LA/Long Beach handle 40% of U.S. imports). We offer immediate response to CBP detentions, in-person meetings at port facilities, and deep knowledge of local CBP operations. Our regional presence means faster resolution of cargo holds and customs issues.
- What tariff and customs services do you offer in Southern California?
- We provide comprehensive tariff and customs services across Southern California including: tariff classification and HTS optimization, CBP audit defense, Section 301 tariff strategies, UFLPA forced labor compliance, antidumping/countervailing duty defense, customs seizure response, penalty mitigation, duty drawback claims, and trade compliance program development.
- How quickly can you respond to CBP issues at Southern California ports?
- We prioritize urgent matters at Port of LA, Port of Long Beach, and Port of San Diego. Our Calabasas office provides rapid access to all major SoCal ports. We typically respond to CBP detentions, seizures, or audit notices within 24 hours. For port emergencies, call our direct line at (818) 514-7680.
- What industries do you serve in Southern California?
- We represent Southern California importers and exporters across all industries including: entertainment/media, technology/electronics, apparel/fashion, aerospace/defense, automotive, food/agriculture, consumer goods, medical devices, furniture/home goods, and e-commerce. Our regional expertise covers the diverse SoCal business landscape.
Contact Trembach Law Firm
Trembach Law Firm, APC
27001 Agoura Road, Suite 350, Calabasas, CA 91301
Phone: (818) 514-7680
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