Courses

    As international trade has increased over the years, customs law has become increasingly more internationalized, important and complex. This course will examine and provide a basic introduction to the concepts and principles relating to both U.S. and international customs law. This will include an examination of those concepts and principles relating to tariff classification, customs valuation, rules of origin, border enforcement of intellectual property rights and regional trading arrangements (such as the North American Free Trade Agreement and the European Union). International efforts to facilitate trade and to harmonize and simplify customs laws and procedures will also be examined together with international organizations dealing with customs laws and procedures (such as the World Trade Organization and the World Customs Organization). Additionally, the role of customs authorities in combating criminal activity and in protecting national borders will also be examined.