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name: trade-law-summary language: en description: 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. tags:

• regulatory
• research
• summarization
• summary

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International Trade Law Summary

Structured, topic-organized trade law reference with compliance impact and case holdings.

Quick Start

1. Confirm scope: jurisdictions (default US), industries, business activities (import/export/manufacturing/logistics).
2. Set time window (default last 24 months).
3. Identify audience: in-house counsel, compliance, or executive.
4. 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.