Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Fundamental commercial law framework in the US, particularly Article 2 which governs sales of goods and forms the backbone of commercial transactions
Tariff Act of 1930: Primary federal law governing import duties and customs regulations in the United States
Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act: Modern legislation that provides framework for customs enforcement and trade facilitation measures
Customs Laws and Regulations (19 CFR): Federal regulations governing the importation of goods, including documentation, valuation, and entry procedures
Foreign Trade Regulations (15 CFR): Regulations governing export control and international trade requirements
WTO Agreements: International trade rules and frameworks that govern trade between nations, including tariffs and trade barriers
Incoterms: International Commercial Terms that define responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international transactions
CISG: Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods - international sales law that automatically applies to cross-border sales contracts
Sherman Antitrust Act: Primary U.S. antitrust law prohibiting anticompetitive business practices and monopolization
Clayton Act: Federal law prohibiting specific anticompetitive practices not explicitly covered by the Sherman Act
Federal Trade Commission Act: Law establishing the FTC and prohibiting unfair methods of competition and deceptive practices
Trademark Act (Lanham Act): Federal trademark law protecting brands and preventing trademark infringement in commerce
Copyright Act: Federal law protecting original works and their distribution rights
Patent Act: Federal law governing patent rights and protection of inventions
Consumer Product Safety Act: Law establishing safety standards for consumer products and import safety protocols
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: Comprehensive law governing safety and labeling of food, drugs, and cosmetics in commerce
Fair Packaging and Labeling Act: Law requiring accurate packaging and labeling of consumer goods
State Contract Laws: Various state-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
State Consumer Protection Laws: State-specific regulations protecting consumers from unfair trade practices
State Licensing Requirements: State-specific requirements for business operations and import/distribution activities
