Here are some materials on trade law enforcement issues that are crucial to understanding what’s going on in the 113th Congress.
The main flyer CPA has been using to educate policy makers is here. It describes the problem of “duty evasion” and the need for the ENFORCE Act (HR 1440, 113th Cong.). CPA members and others can use it when you speak to your legislators.
A more comprehensive briefing book on the duty evasion problem is called “Duty Evasion: how ‘Trade Cheats’ Steal Our Treasure.” You will find real world examples of the startling amount of fraud, trans-shipping, mis-labeling and other intentional misconduct in the export/import industry.
