International Trade Law Summary
Structured, topic-organized trade law reference with compliance impact and case holdings.
Quick Start
- Confirm scope: jurisdictions (default US), industries, business activities (import/export/manufacturing/logistics).
- Set time window (default last 24 months).
- Identify audience: in-house counsel, compliance, or executive.
- Note constraints: length limits, must-cover topics, citation format.
Output Structure
Cover Block
Title, date, scope, time window, audience. Include disclaimer: not legal advice; confirm jurisdiction.
Executive Snapshot (1 page max)
5–10 bullets: highest-impact changes, enforcement trends, action items.
Topic Sections
| Topic |
Must Include |
Practical Output |
| Tariffs & Classification |
HTSUS framework, classification disputes, binding rulings |
Classification checklist, escalation triggers |
| Customs Valuation & Origin |
Transaction value, assists, origin rules |
Valuation pitfalls, origin substantiation |
| Trade Agreements |
USMCA, WTO/GATT, bilateral FTAs |
Eligibility steps, rules of origin tests |
| Export Controls |
EAR, ITAR, licensing, ECCNs/USML |
Licensing flow, red flags |
| Sanctions |
OFAC programs, SDN, 50% rule |
Screening controls, escalation playbook |
| Trade Remedies |
AD/CVD, safeguards, Section 201/232/301 |
Exposure map, duty mitigation options |
| Enforcement |
CBP, BIS, DDTC, OFAC, DOJ |
Penalty ranges, disclosure considerations |
| Supply Chain & Compliance |
Recordkeeping, audits, brokers |
Minimum control set |
For each topic's key regulations, provide:
Regime:
Agency:
Applicability Trigger:
Core Obligations:
Common Pitfalls:
Recent Updates (date + source):
Compliance Actions:
Landmark and Recent Cases (6–15)
Case:
Court/Tribunal:
Citation:
Issue:
Holding:
Practical Impact:
Compliance Takeaway:
Mark uncertain citations with [VERIFY].
Cross-Regime Interplay
Bullet conflicts/overrides:
- Export controls vs. foreign import rules
- FTA preferences vs. tariff schedules
- Sanctions vs. otherwise lawful trade
- Customs valuation vs. transfer pricing
Enforcement Trends
5–10 bullets: agency focus areas, audit targets, penalty posture.
Compliance Checklist
- Classification governance
- Origin substantiation
- Denied-party screening
- Licensing and exceptions management
- Recordkeeping retention periods
- Broker oversight
- Voluntary disclosure triggers
Emerging Issues
Digital trade, climate/labor FTA conditions, national security controls, supply chain traceability. Identify open questions and monitoring triggers.
Pitfalls and Checks
- Cite primary sources only (statutes, regulations, agency guidance, tribunal decisions). Mark unsure citations
[VERIFY].
- State dates explicitly — never use "recent" without a date.
- Keep US focus unless otherwise scoped; clearly label non-US regimes.
- Use neutral, practical language; avoid advocacy.
- Flag where specialized counsel is required (ITAR, sanctions, AD/CVD).
- Add table of contents if output exceeds 6 sections.
1---2name: trade-law-summary3description: Produces structured U.S.-focused international trade law summaries covering tariffs, customs, export controls, sanctions, trade remedies, and trade agreements. Triggers when asked for international trade law summaries, tariff/customs analysis, export controls, sanctions guidance, WTO/GATT, USMCA, ITAR, EAR, OFAC, or import/export compliance updates.4---5
6# International Trade Law Summary
7
8Structured, topic-organized trade law reference with compliance impact and case holdings.
9
10## Quick Start
11
121. Confirm scope: jurisdictions (default US), industries, business activities (import/export/manufacturing/logistics).
132. Set time window (default last 24 months).
143. Identify audience: in-house counsel, compliance, or executive.
154. Note constraints: length limits, must-cover topics, citation format.
16
17## Output Structure
18
19### Cover Block
20
21Title, date, scope, time window, audience. Include disclaimer: not legal advice; confirm jurisdiction.
22
23### Executive Snapshot (1 page max)
24
255–10 bullets: highest-impact changes, enforcement trends, action items.
26
27### Topic Sections
28
29| Topic | Must Include | Practical Output |
30|---|---|---|
31| Tariffs & Classification | HTSUS framework, classification disputes, binding rulings | Classification checklist, escalation triggers |
32| Customs Valuation & Origin | Transaction value, assists, origin rules | Valuation pitfalls, origin substantiation |
33| Trade Agreements | USMCA, WTO/GATT, bilateral FTAs | Eligibility steps, rules of origin tests |
34| Export Controls | EAR, ITAR, licensing, ECCNs/USML | Licensing flow, red flags |
35| Sanctions | OFAC programs, SDN, 50% rule | Screening controls, escalation playbook |
36| Trade Remedies | AD/CVD, safeguards, Section 201/232/301 | Exposure map, duty mitigation options |
37| Enforcement | CBP, BIS, DDTC, OFAC, DOJ | Penalty ranges, disclosure considerations |
38| Supply Chain & Compliance | Recordkeeping, audits, brokers | Minimum control set |
39
40For each topic's key regulations, provide:
41
42 Regime:
43 Agency:
44 Applicability Trigger:
45 Core Obligations:
46 Common Pitfalls:
47 Recent Updates (date + source):
48 Compliance Actions:
49
50### Landmark and Recent Cases (6–15)
51
52 Case:
53 Court/Tribunal:
54 Citation:
55 Issue:
56 Holding:
57 Practical Impact:
58 Compliance Takeaway:
59
60Mark uncertain citations with `[VERIFY]`.
61
62### Cross-Regime Interplay
63
64Bullet conflicts/overrides:
65- Export controls vs. foreign import rules
66- FTA preferences vs. tariff schedules
67- Sanctions vs. otherwise lawful trade
68- Customs valuation vs. transfer pricing
69
70### Enforcement Trends
71
725–10 bullets: agency focus areas, audit targets, penalty posture.
73
74### Compliance Checklist
75
76- Classification governance
77- Origin substantiation
78- Denied-party screening
79- Licensing and exceptions management
80- Recordkeeping retention periods
81- Broker oversight
82- Voluntary disclosure triggers
83
84### Emerging Issues
85
86Digital trade, climate/labor FTA conditions, national security controls, supply chain traceability. Identify open questions and monitoring triggers.
87
88## Pitfalls and Checks
89
90- Cite primary sources only (statutes, regulations, agency guidance, tribunal decisions). Mark unsure citations `[VERIFY]`.
91- State dates explicitly — never use "recent" without a date.
92- Keep US focus unless otherwise scoped; clearly label non-US regimes.
93- Use neutral, practical language; avoid advocacy.
94- Flag where specialized counsel is required (ITAR, sanctions, AD/CVD).
95- Add table of contents if output exceeds 6 sections.
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