Antonio is an associate in the International Trade & Investment practice and Electric Mobility Group.
Antonio specializes in import compliance matters, including eligibility for free trade programs (e.g., USMCA), country of origin for marking and government procurement purposes, and other issues relating to classification, valuation, drawback, customs penalties, and special tariffs, such as Section 301. He works with clients ranging from small producers to large multinationals in various sectors, including the automotive, manufacturing, healthcare, and food and beverage industries.
Antonio advises US and foreign manufacturers, importers, and exporters on various international trade matters affecting their production and supply chains. He works to prepare clients for Customs audits, and with conducting import compliance assessments focusing on the client’s import requirements, including import preference programs, Buy American requirements, PGA requirements, and customs brokers responsibilities. Additionally, Antonio assists with advising clients on the implications from free trade agreement negotiations, Section 232 tariffs, and Section 301 tariffs, as well as counsels clients on other international trade matters, including export compliance.
Earlier in his career, Antonio served as an attorney-advisor in the Office of Trade for US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Antonio received his J.D. from the George Washington University Law School, and has bachelor of science degrees in Chemistry and Economics. Antonio is also fluent in Spanish.
More Legal and Business Bylines From Antonio J. Rivera
- USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin: Congress and the White House Looking to Hear from Industry Leaders. Have They Been Effective? Are Producers Complying? What's Been the Impact on the Economy? - (Posted On Thursday, November 30, 2023)
- The USMCA – More than A Trade Agreement, A Competitive Strategy: Four Big Questions - (Posted On Wednesday, January 25, 2023)
- The US Inflation Reduction Act – The EV World is Watching - (Posted On Wednesday, January 25, 2023)
- Washington’s Focus on the Electric Vehicle Supply Chain in 2023 - (Posted On Wednesday, January 25, 2023)
- Section 301 Four-Year Review: A Black Box for the EV Supply Chain - (Posted On Wednesday, January 25, 2023)
- Long Awaited USMCA Panel Decision on Automotive “Core Parts” – What Happened and What’s Next - (Posted On Friday, January 13, 2023)
- The Inflation Reduction Act's EV Tax Credits: Supply Chain Challenges and Bridge Solutions Under US Trade Rules - (Posted On Thursday, October 13, 2022)
- The End of China Tariffs? USTR Four-Year Review on the Horizon - (Posted On Wednesday, May 04, 2022)
- Washington Invests $17 Million for Electric Mobility: How the USMCA Plays a Role [PODCAST] - (Posted On Tuesday, March 22, 2022)