International Trade and Customs

Each player in the movement of cargo around the world has specific responsibilities.  Whether acting as the freight forwarders, customs broker, carrier, consignee, shipper, insurer or surety, it is essential that each party have the proper legal advice in connection with their role in the transaction.  This is our area of specialization and expertise.

The international cargo attorneys at Hyman Spector & Mars, LLP help firm clients obtain and maintain all permits, permissions and documentation necessary to conduct international trade and clear worldwide customs. Hyman Spector & Mars, LLP helps its clients in every aspect of moving cargo throughout the world by providing the appropriate legal advice.

Our services include assistance with:

• Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA)
• Forfeitures, Seizures & Penalties
• Customs Summons and Subpoenas
• Cargo Loss, Damage & Delay
• Compliance with U.S. Customs and other agency laws and regulations such as FMC, FAA, DOT, FDA, USDA
• Fines, penalties, liquidated damages, seizures, and forfeitures
• Risk Management and Insurance Advice
• Airway bills, bills of lading, service agreements, terms and conditions of service, Service and other agreements
• Warsaw convention (Montreal Protocol 4 and Hague Protocol)
• AITA Rules
• Administrative Proceedings