Tariff Fraud: 5 Steps to Effectively Mitigate Risk
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05-09-2025
Isobel Markham
Evasion of tariffs presents a significant threat to organizations. Leaders can mitigate those risks with a rigorous governance framework, adequate training, and strong internal controls
Tariffs and their potential impacts have been a topic of conversation among C-suite executives and will likely remain so as tariff policy continues to evolve. However, a focus on tariffs often comes with a discussion of the potential for tariff fraud, which occurs when individuals within an organization or third-party partners intentionally and unlawfully try to avoid paying these duties.
A heightened focus on tariff fraud seems to be warranted. In August, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported it uncovered more than $400 million in what it called duty “evasion.” Meanwhile, the Department of Justice included tariff evasion as an area of focus for its Criminal Division.
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