U.S.: DOJ Targets Tariff Cheats

DOJ goes after US firms dodging Trump tariffs; major frauds unit leads new crackdown on trade crime.

In a move that should put every customs and trade compliance professional on high alert—especially those operating in the USA, UK, or EU—the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has made a decisive shift. Its market integrity and major frauds unit, best known for tackling financial crime, is now turning its focus to tariff evasion, particularly under the umbrella of Trump’s renewed trade agenda. For importers, customs consultants, and compliance officers, this is not just headline news—it’s a direct compliance risk.

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Key Questions Covered in This Blog

• Why is the DOJ prioritising tariff evasion now?

• What are the common methods used to evade tariffs?

• How will DOJ enforcement affect importers and corporate officers?

• What should compliance professionals do to prepare?

  
  

Abbreviations Used In This Blog

• DOJ: Department of Justice

• CBP: Customs and Border Protection

• DDP: Delivered Duty Paid

"The criminal code provides tools for prosecutors tailored specifically to this problem. Companies ignoring these signals do so at their own peril."— Arne Mielken, Managing Director, Customs Manager

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