Kerry Wang, Author at Braumiller Law Group

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U.S.-China “30-for-30” Tariff Lists Are Out, but Rates and Timing Are Not

October 2, 2026

By: Kerry Wang, Senior Associate, Braumiller Law Group and Heather Tschirhart, Law Clerk

Chinese President Xi Jinping made a reciprocal state visit to Washington last week, meeting with President Donald Trump. The White House announced the new U.S.-China Board of Trade had reached a consensus on recommendations for more favorable tariff treatment on $30 billion of non-sensitive goods in each direction.

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Duty Drawback and Commingled Returns: CBP Approves an Accounting Method Solution

October 2, 2026

By: Kerry Wang, Senior Associate, Braumiller Law Group and Heather Tschirhart, Law Clerk

Unused merchandise drawbacks allow a claimant to recover up to 99% of the duties paid on imported goods that are exported, unused, within five years of importation. For importers of apparel, footwear, eyewear, and accessories, customer returns complicate that recovery. Once a product has been sold at retail and is returned, United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) treats it as merchandise that may have been used for its intended purpose, and its new appearance does not prove otherwise.

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CPSC’s New E-Filing Mandate: What Importers Need to Know

July 31, 2026

By: Kerry Wang, Senior Associate and
Francesca Jaubert, Law Clerk Braumiller Law Group

For over fifteen years, importers of regulated consumer products operated under a reactive compliance model: certificates of compliance were required at the time of import under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, but importers only had to produce them on CPSC’s request.

Origin Engineering: How Substantial Transformation Can Reduce Your Tariff Exposure

June 22, 2026

By: Kerry Wang, Senior Associate, Braumiller Law Group

“Origin Engineering” refers to modifying the sourcing of essential product inputs or relocating key manufacturing processes from countries subject to higher tariff rates to jurisdictions with more favorable trade treatment. It is one of the most effective tools available to importers navigating elevated tariff exposure.

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Success Story: Contested HTS Classification | Industrial Equipment | Duty-Free Restoration

June 8, 2026

By: Kerry Wang, Senior Associate, Braumiller Law Group

A U.S. importer of industrial dehumidifiers came under CBP scrutiny following a site visit by an import specialist who took the position that a higher-duty classification applied. CBP rate-advanced entries, required the importer to adopt the new classification immediately, and threatened penalty exposure requiring a prior disclosure.

Section 232 and Iron: What CBP’s New Guidance Means for Your Imports – The Difference Between Steel and Iron Has Never Mattered More

March 31, 2026

By: Kerry Wang, Senior Associate, Braumiller Law Group

We are operating in one of the most volatile trade environments in recent memory. Tariff policy is shifting faster than most compliance programs can absorb. In that context, CBP’s March 15 guidance on Section 232 content value is not just a technical update. It brings meaningful clarity and importers who move quickly may find real money on the table.

Trade War and the Madman Theory: A Personal Reflection

February 10, 2025

By: Kerry Wang, Senior Associate, Braumiller Law Group

I can’t help but reflect on a negotiation seminar I took in law school, where we studied the Madman Theory, popularized by Richard Nixon. The theory suggests that acting unpredictably or being willing to take extreme actions can create leverage. If your opponent believes you might “blow it all up,” they may feel forced to make concessions. This strategy clearly echoes Trump’s approach to trade policy.

Overcoming Obstacles: Challenges Faced by China’s FDI in Mexico

June 7, 2024

By: Kerry Wang, Senior Associate, Braumiller Law Group

China’s foreign direct investment (FDI) in Mexico has seen substantial growth in recent years, reflecting a strategic alignment with global economic shifts and regional trade dynamics. This trend positions China as one of the fastest-growing sources of foreign investment in Mexico, with the majority of investments flowing into the manufacturing sector.

机遇与挑战：中国企业赴墨西哥投资

June 6, 2024

作者：王烨，资深律师， Braumiller 律师事务所

中国在墨西哥的外国直接投资 (FDI) 近年来显着增长，这反映了中国与全球经济格局转变和区域贸易动态的战略性协调。这一趋势使中国成为墨西哥增长最快的外国投资来源国之一，其中大部分投资流向制造业。

Maximizing Duty Savings Series –Section 321 Duty Exemptions or De Minimis Exemptions

April 1, 2024

By: Kerry Wang, Senior Associate, Braumiller Law Group

Welcome to the second installment in our series on duty-saving strategies. After discussing the utilization of Foreign Trade Zones and Bonded Warehouses in our previous article, we now turn to Section 321, a topic of significant importance and, as you’ll see, considerable debate.

Maximizing Duty Savings Series Leveraging Bonded Warehouse and Foreign Trade Zones

February 5, 2024

By: Kerry Wang, Senior Associate, Braumiller Law Group

Consider this scenario: a client faced the challenge of deferring duty payments while managing a significant volume of imports destined for re-exportation from the U.S. Initially considering duty drawbacks, which proved unsuitable for their specific needs, we turned our attention to bonded warehouses and free trade zones. This scenario is not uncommon in the trade world and highlights a critical decision point for many businesses: choosing between a bonded warehouse and a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ).

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