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Kasem Ko serves a wide range of businesses requiring legal representation and advice in the areas of international business law, U.S. Customs, and import and export trade. Our attorneys are familiar with the laws that govern the dealings and relations between the United States and other countries, and provide sophisticated representation for international contracts and import/export activities. Additionally, we maintain long lasting collaborative relationships with firms and agents overseas, reinforcing our ability to advise clients on international legal matters.

Kasem Ko is familiar with the laws, treaties, rules, and regulations concerning the international sale of goods; anti-dumping; countervailing duty and other import relief laws; tariff and non-tariff barriers; classification of goods; country of origin and marking; compliance assessments; customs audits; customs broker licensing and regulation; customs fines, penalties, seizures and investigations; customs rulings, export controls and sanction programs; foreign trade zones; importations under bond; product admissibility; quotas and import restrictions; special duty programs; and valuation.

As part of our services, our firm is able to handle the following matters:

• Contract preparation for the international sale of goods and/or merchandise tailored to client needs;
• Contract preparation for the international partnership of two or more individuals or companies, including joint venture, distribution, and licensing agreements;
• Work visas for foreign employees;
• Structuring import transactions to minimize duties;
• Compliance with rules and regulations pertaining to the shipment of goods or merchandise;
• Company seminars regarding specific aspects of international law, such as the CISG, C-PTAT, and the new 10+2 Import Reporting Rule;
• Classification, valuation, penalty, seizure and/or forfeiture matters before U.S. Customs;
• International arbitration, transnational disputes, and commercial transactions;
• International Trade Commission and ICC International Court of Arbitration matters.

Kasem Ko is also available to act as principal outside counsel for those who regularly deal in international business law or import/export activities. Our firm also regularly serves as U.S. counsel for foreign companies conducting business in the United States.