Lucas A. Rock

Lucas’ practice is focused on import compliance matters and international trade law. As a member of ArentFox Schiff’s Forced Labor Task Force, Mr. Rock has experience helping companies conduct due diligence on their supply chains and preparing submissions to Customs for the release of merchandise detained in connection with forced labor Withhold Release Orders. 

He also has extensive experience with the classification of merchandise under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, country of origin, and the valuation of merchandise imported into the United States. Lucas also assists clients in implementing duty mitigation strategies through Free Trade Agreements, foreign-trade zones, bonded warehouses, and first sale. Lucas advises clients on trade policy issues and navigating tariff programs imposed under Section 301, Section 122, and IEEPA. He has assisted with compliance with federal and state regulations including the Fish and Wildlife Service’s administration of programs relating to protected species and the Office of Foreign Assets Control sanction list.